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Failed tech bukkake (I still hate using that term, but it serves the purpose) time!

How might the world be affected if all or a large number of, or even any, failed technologies or forms of technology*, succeeded? This could include also-rans, like the Minidisc...

I won't call this ASB since the multiverse allows all manner of possibilities!

Stick to stuff invented post-1900 of course, where possible.

And no military hardware (specifically to pevent this turning into a WW2 Germano-wank with all sorts of failed weapons being used).

You can have airships, though they probably won't work (no helium, and dangerous hydrogen).**

Suggest some, and state the possible after effects. Maybe we can build a world out of it...

And no moaning about how this or that was doomed to failure, unless you suggest the item in the first place.

I'll start with my favourite, the Sinclair C5...

*For an example of what I mean by the latter, say Betamax video recorders won out over VHS.
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