mal-tech

Mal: derived from the spanish malo meaning "bad".
Technology used in a useless manner; or unneccesary use of technology, or unneccessary technology.
As opposed to 'rect-tech

Movies on mobile telephones; computerized touch-screens at gas stations; digital parking meters.
Ben 1: "To turn on our television we must press 4 different buttons on two controllers."
Ben 2: "That's mal-tech, yo!"

by Benjamins at GSC February 10, 2006