Some Not-So-Good Gadgets
The last decade has seen a huge move forwards in technology. This progression of technology has been no more apparent than in the home. There are have been advances in things such as cooking equipment, home entertainment and Internet access. Unfortunately, alongside these great gadgets also come terrible ones that should have never even been thought up, let alone made.
Well now, Sheila’s Wheels has conducted a survey to find out which gadgets really are the worst gadgets of all time. It transpired that there were quite a few terrible gadgets that made the shortlist, but the one that proved to be the worst was the shower radio.
The sorry excuse for a gadget was awarded the crown of worst gadget of all time due to a number of factors. The first one being that they regularly broke because water would leak into the batteries. On top of this, most of the radios suffered from poor sound quality, difficult usability and volumes so low that they are impossible to hear over the noise of the running water.
Other pointless gadgets that made it into the top ten worst gadgets of all time included the following:
- Electric candles
- Electric nail file
- Soda stream
- Teasmaid
- Pancake maker
- Fondue set
- Electric fluff remover
- Facial tanner
- Egg slicer
Alongside the survey for the worst gadgets of all time also came the best gadgets of all time. You may not be too surprised with the findings. Television proved to be the most popular gadget, but it was a close call for second place between the telephone, computer and vacuum cleaner would you believe. It is clear to see that the gadgets considered best, were those that save lots of time or have a big impact on people’s lives. Fortunately, not all gadgets are terrible and the ones that aren’t can make great gifts. Items like retro alarm clocks and aerogardens are great fun to have around the house. However, if you’re looking for gadgets that aid everyday life, maybe binary clocks would be better.