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Technopocalypse

1. The hypothetical singularity moment when the advance of technology supercedes advance in relevant security by a margin so large that it results in unforseen catastrophic consequences for the entire planet.

2. The hypothetical scenario where we are inadequately prepared to deal with natural disasters such as solar flares crippling electronic, communications, financial and transport systems, that would effectively cripple the everyday functions of entire countries.
"Internet of Things is great and all, but when you're potentially arming hackers you might want to be more concerned about the technopocalypse."
Technopocalypse by chiffmonkey August 19, 2015

techpocalypse

Broken or error message on cell phone, computer, laptop, ipad, tablet, or internet.
My blackberry is experiencing a techpocalypse due to RIM being down.

The internet server is in techpocalypse.
techpocalypse by Leidee_diva October 13, 2011
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