Technology is constantly evolving, with changes to existing gadgets and systems happening on almost a daily basis.
While the fast-paced nature of the tech world is great for our advancement, it does open the door to pranksters and con artists looking to make a quick buck.
Fortunately most fake tech products are easy to spot, if you have a basic understanding of technology, but some manage to dupe even seasoned geeks.
Take the MyBroadband gadget quiz below to see if you can differentiate between real and fake tech.
Can you tell the difference between these fake and real gadgets?
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
The Selfie Arm – a selfie stick made to look like you are holding someone’s hand while taking a photo of yourself. Real or fake?
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The selfie arm was created to prove a point about the narcissism involved with taking selfies, and does exist.
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The selfie arm was created to prove a point about the narcissism involved with taking selfies, and does exist.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
The bulletproof baby stroller, which will protect your small child from small arms and assault rifle fire. Real or fake?
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This is as fake as they come – rather keep your kids out of war zones.
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This is as fake as they come – rather keep your kids out of war zones.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Sony created a set of headphones for your cat so it can listen to music with you. Real or fake?
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Sorry cat lovers, these are fake. Sony created the ad for an April Fools’ joke.
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Sorry cat lovers, these are fake. Sony created the ad for an April Fools’ joke.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Called the Ping-Pong Companion, this robot plays table tennis against you. Real or fake?
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OMRON Corp.’s three-legged robot is real, and makes for a great ping-pong pal.
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OMRON Corp.’s three-legged robot is real, and makes for a great ping-pong pal.
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Question 5 of 10
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The Smart Pipe connects to your toilet to give you data about what comes out of your body. Real or fake?
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This one is a load of poo poo. Fake.
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This one is a load of poo poo. Fake.
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Question 6 of 10
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PetChatz connects to your home Wi-Fi network and allows you to chat to your cat or dog via a tablet or smartphone. Real or fake?
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It’s real alright. The system plays a tone to get your pet’s attention, and then you can see how your favourite critter is doing. You can also dispense treats.
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It’s real alright. The system plays a tone to get your pet’s attention, and then you can see how your favourite critter is doing. You can also dispense treats.
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Question 7 of 10
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Quirky’s Egg Minder keeps track of how many eggs you have, and when they will expire, via a smartphone app and smart egg tray. Real or fake?
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Powered by AA batteries and with a storage capacity of 14 eggs, the smart egg tray is real.
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Powered by AA batteries and with a storage capacity of 14 eggs, the smart egg tray is real.
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Question 8 of 10
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VW Hover Car which was recently tested in China. Real or fake?
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This one was too easy – an obvious fake.
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This one was too easy – an obvious fake.
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Question 9 of 10
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The Selfie Toaster – send the makers a photo, and they ship you a toaster plate which will burn the image onto bread. Real or fake?
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It’s real, and sells for $70 in the United States.
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It’s real, and sells for $70 in the United States.
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Question 10 of 10
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Amazon Dash Button, a button with product branding which you push when you want the online retailer to deliver new stock. Real or fake?
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It’s real. “When you’re running low, simply press Dash Button, and Amazon quickly delivers household favorites so you can skip the last-minute trip to the store.”
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It’s real. “When you’re running low, simply press Dash Button, and Amazon quickly delivers household favorites so you can skip the last-minute trip to the store.”
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