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People have been suggesting their ideas for the ‘tech that has reached its final form’ – 23 designs that will surely never be bettered

David Harris. Updated June 27th, 2025

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented and terrifying rate. Yes, we’re sure that every generation since the invention of the wheel has been saying similar, but this time it’s true!

So in a world of advanced AI, driverless cars and attack drones, it’s reassuring when we see tech that has already peaked and ‘reached its final form’.

Using the examples of a Bic pen, a safety pin and a kirby grip (or hair grip), Twitter user Thinkwert asked their followers for more examples of technology for which evolution has essentially stopped.

It’s intriguing stuff.

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