Images: The worst technologies in Q3 2006

Hooray for bling. Bling gets the point across: I have a lot of money and I enjoy fashion. But there is such a thing as too much bling. The Dolce & Gabbana Razr, for example, is getting all up in everyone's face with the bling. Suddenly, it's not enough to have a phone made of gold. If we are to believe Dolce & Gabbana, it's imperative to have a golden phone that announces "Dolce & Gabbana!" every time it's turned on or off. Why not a very loud speakerphone that yells "Look at me! I am fancy!" every time the phone is turned on? That would be great, and also cure the owner's insecurity. In other news, you get a free dongle with this $400 phone. We're holding out for the $900 Dolce & Gabbana fax machine (with free golden toner cartridges).