In this clever editorial, Will Ferrell and Wired magazine explore technological innovations that never made it to the big leagues. From dog translators to food in a pill and self-driving cars, the pictorial features Ferrell acting out what these creations might have looked like had they existed today.
The editorial is called 'Where's the Future? Will Ferrell's Tour of Tech That Never Took," and features photos by Dan Winters and illustrations by Nishant Choksi.
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Technological Advancement Editorials
Will Ferrell and Wired Explore Lost Tech Innovations
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