5 Quirkiest Moments in Tech This Year
By hexalgo
1. The Smart Toaster That Toasts The Weather
Ever woke up and wished your toast could tell you the weather? Wish no more! A startup introduced a smart toaster that burns the day’s weather forecast onto your bread. Rainy day? Your toast comes with an umbrella icon. Sunny? Expect a bright sun on your morning toast. And yes, it can still toast your bread normally – if you’re into that sort of thing.
2. Virtual Reality Slip-Ups
We’ve all seen those videos of people trying VR for the first time and getting a bit too immersed. From people diving head-first into their TVs while trying to swim in virtual waters to others accidentally throwing their controllers when trying to catch a virtual ball. We can’t help but chuckle (and then ask if they’re okay).
3. The Return of the Floppy Disk
In an unexpected retro revival, a popular tech influencer started a trend by using floppy disks as… coasters. Yes, those old-school storage devices are now the latest hipster trend for coffee tables. It’s both nostalgic and a statement on how fast tech can become obsolete.
4. AI-Penned Love Ballads
Artificial Intelligence has written articles, poems, and even novels. But this year, an AI took on the world of music, releasing a love ballad that became an unexpected hit. With lines like “Your diodes light up my world” and “In a world of 0s and 1s, you’re the one”, it was both hilarious and oddly touching.
5. Dancing Robots… Because Why Not?
While we’re still waiting for robots to do our laundry or cook dinner, a tech company decided what we really needed was a dancing robot. And not just any robot, but one that can moonwalk, whip, and nae nae better than most of us. It’s both amusing and a tiny bit intimidating. Is “Dance Instructor” the next job robots will replace?
It’s always fun to look back at the lighter side of tech. In an industry that’s always racing forward, sometimes it’s the quirkiest moments that stand out and make us smile. Here’s to more amusing tech moments in the future!