The Real World of Technology

The complex relationship between technology and society

The Real World of Technology launched on April 14, 2016 with 62 votes, #1,073 of 4,301 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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LaunchedApr 14, 2016

Launch day▲ 62 votes, 1 commentstop 25% of 4,301 that month

Websiteamazon.comonline, checked September 2026

CategoryLife & fun

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#1,073
of 4,301 launches in April 2016: 50%
of 2016's launches got fewer votes: 5×
the median launch of 2016 (12 votes): 169
launches landed the same day: 10 yrs
on, the site is still online (checked September 2026)

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