Which? The most important tech of the 21st century
Feb 4, 2026
40:07
Technology has developed at a vast rate of knots since the turn of the century, what with tech waking us up in the morning, playing our favourite music, guiding us on our daily commutes and providing light entertainment when we need a pick me up - sometimes just one product can do all those things - but what’s the most important tech of the 21st century?
Members of the Which? Tech team drew up a shortlist of what they thought to be the best inventions and innovations since 2000 - then ranked them to come up with the Which? countdown.
Join us as we reveal what tops our list.
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