Not all new technology is mind-bogglingly complex, some quite simple things make everyday life easier. The particular innovation I have in mind is the microwave-in-the-unopened-bag spinach we recently began purchasing.
Presuming you like spinach (we both do) it is quite as tasty as the older frozen block of spinach you cooked in a sauce pan. It dirties nothing, requires no cleanup, and contains the perfect amount for two spinach lovers to have alongside our grilled steaks.
I add a dollop of butter and a sprinkle of black pepper to my half. It vanishes in no time. And, yes, I do sometimes think of Popeye while eating it.
