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CES 2025: the biggest stories and best gadgets (Live)

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The Whimsical World of Phone Toasters and Innovative Gadgets

This chapter humorously explores the quirky concept of the 'Swip It' or 'phone toaster,' a device that allows users to maintain phone battery life by swapping out batteries. The discussion evolves into a nostalgic look back at past technologies while recounting experiences from the CES exhibition, where unique gadgets like the TCL Next Paper phone and remote-operable diggers were showcased. The speakers mix playful banter with skepticism about the practicality of these innovations, creating a light-hearted yet insightful conversation.

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