Technology Will Save Us

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Technology Will Save Us
Type Privately held company
Founded2012
FounderDaniel Hirschmann
Bethany Koby
Headquarters,
ProductsMover Kit
Gamer Kit
Electro Dough Kit
Synth Kit
Thirsty Plant Kit
Speaker Kit
Start Arduino Kit
Number of employees
20
Website techwillsaveus.com

Technology Will Save Us was a UK company that made DIY gadget kits. [1] [2] The company entered administration on 17 March 2021. [3] They have collaborated with the BBC on the Micro Bit [4] [5] [6] [7]

The company was founded in 2012 in London, England by Bethany Koby and Daniel Hirschmann, [8] [5] and went into Administration in March 2021.

Koby stated that the idea to start the company came after Koby and Hirschmann found a discarded laptop and were inspired to look at the modern consumer's relationship with technology. [9] [10]

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