So, let’s discuss the top underrated tech products of the last five years.

Flatcoins

If you’re not big into crypto, this one may not appeal to you.

But don’t scroll on just yet.

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Flatcoins offer an interesting perk over other cryptoassets: they aren’t exposed to inflation.

But what does this really mean?

To understand this further, let’s look at Nuon, the world’s first flatcoin.

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While flatcoins haven’t hit the mainstream yet, but this may change as views on digital money evolve.

The Nothing Phone

The Nothing Phoneisn’t just another standard smartphone like those you see released every year.

So, what’s it got to offer?

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Another unique feature of the Nothing Phone is Nothing OS.

Rather, Nothing OS is a user interface supported by the Android 12 operating system.

The Nothing Phone also uses a vibrant OLED screen and has an impressive 50MP back camera for high-quality photos.

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you’ve got the option to also get 11 hours of use from a single charge.

But the Realme Book isn’t super cheap.

With an RRP of over $1,000, getting yourself a Realme Book is no small financial feat.

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But the vast majority have not fully grasped the true magnificence behind AI photo generation.

While the apps are certainly fun to use, the technology itself is far more impressive.

AI photo generators are software programs that can convert a text prompt into an image in seconds.

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One part of the software puts the image together, while another analyzes it.

This technology could have applications in many other fields and certainly shouldn’t be underestimated.

While smartwatches are the most common choice for this endeavor, other options exist, includingthe Oura Ring.

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So, what are your options if you often store sensitive information on a flash drive?

Enter the Kingston IronKey.

This USB drive focuses entirely on security andencrypts all the data it storesto keep it safe from prying eyes.

Foldable Laptops

Foldable laptops have been out for some time, but are they getting the hype they deserve?

But there is something important to note here.

Certain foldable laptops have lackluster calibration, which can be frustrating to use in tablet mode.

confirm you check reviews on this element of your chosen foldable laptop before making a purchase.

Decentralized Storage

Hardware storage, cloud storage, and now decentralized storage?

Where does one begin?

If you’re not familiar with decentralization, worry not!

It’s a pretty simple concept at its core.

These platforms are centralized.

On the other hand, a decentralized model spreads data and control across multiple connection points or nodes.

Decentralized networks have a lower chance of malicious takeovers and can better avoid technical crashes.

This is why decentralized storage has so much potential.

These platforms also come with end-to-end encryption to better safeguard your data.

Examples include Filecoin, Sia, and Storj.