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November 8, 2019

10 things you donât need around the house anymore because of tech

Are you still listening to cassette tapes in your car? Do you watch your favorite shows on an old tube TV? Most of us have fully embraced the slimmer, sleeker versions of older technology in our homes, and that's not about to change. As nostalgic as some gadgets are, no one really needs them anymore. Ready for a blast from the past? Here are 10 things around your house modern tech has replaced.

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