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21 Creepy Tech Facts That Prove Society is Going in the Wrong Direction

From the true cost of "free" charging stations to the dangers of solar flares, here are 21 creepy tech facts that prove we are most definitely headed in the wrong direction.

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by: eBaum's Staff
June 19, 2024

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From the true cost of "free" charging stations to the dangers of solar flares, here are 21 creepy tech facts that prove we are most definitely headed in the wrong direction.

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