Shit Gadget

An account dedicated to the forgotten gadgets. @shitgadget explores the wonderful, strange & wacky world of gadgets that did/didn't/may make it. #shitgadget

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Knight Rider K.I.T.T. USB charger....I know what I want for Christmas....

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Seiko TV Watch. Released in Japan in 1982, but it had to be connected to a Walkman-sized receiver for the TV to work.

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The MSN Direct Smart Watch - news, sports, & weather via FM radio waves. However, smartphones already did the above.

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Everyone at school in the late 90s had a Tamagotchi. Retweet if you had one and Fav if you still do...

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Home Alone 2 Talkboy allowed you to record/playback/speed up/slow down recordings to make yourself sound ridiculous.

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It was thought that this scoop, mounted onto a vehicle in 1924 Paris, would reduce pedestrian casualties.

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@Mattster252 @dailyknobheads they are quite collectable now

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Forget the Smart Watch it was all about Nelsonic's Game and Watch line in the 1980's.

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@MathewRead I preferred the Game Gear but sadly it had about 300 games where as the Gameboy had over 1000.

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Sony Watchman
The Watchman portable TV was the size of an iPod. Popular during the 80/90s, ideal for long journeys.

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The Isolator was a hood with an attached oxygen tank that eliminated outside noise. Good for blocking out bullshit..

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Sega Game Gear
Batteries didn't last long & few games compared to the Game Boy. Retweet if you loved your Game Gear

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Rocketskates-coming soon
They are equipped with a pair of motors on each skate, letting you reach speeds of 10mph

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Nintendo Virtual Boy 1995
Nintendo promised that it would "totally immerse players into their own private universe."

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Audio-Technica Sound Burger 1983
The Sound Burger allowed you to play 45s and LPs anywhere.

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The MiniDisc
Sony Launched the MiniDisc in September 1992 targeted at teenagers but originally priced at £463.....

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Reboot Sports have created a range of balls that glow in the dark. I'd have loved these growing up- footy at night..

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Digital Photo frames. Retweet if you have had one of these.....

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HD-DVD initially sold better than its Blu-ray rival, but the Blu-ray format benefitted from Sony's backing & PS3.

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The Nokia N-Gage
Nokia's attempt to break into the mobile gaming market. Originally costing between £230/275