History Main / TechnologyPorn

* Commercials for the Microsoft Surface lineup, such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj1_8JCdWiE this]], tend to have closeups of sleek exteriors and the electronics and mechanisms inside. With epic and/or inspirational music playing in the background.

* ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' gets one in ''Spartan Ops'', at least [[https://youtu.be/h8F8FKXQ12s#t=240 in the cutscenes]]. The new [=Spartan-IVs=] get sexy Aerotrim-style suiting rigs reminiscent of the ''Film/IronMan'' rigs. Seems the coolest way to suit up is to step into a rig and have the armor assembled via arms waldos and whatchamahoosits. Unfortunately, Master Chief is bigger than a Spartan-IV, so technicians have to take off his armor by hand using the mechanism arms. It's a bit odd that these mechanisms are compatible with Mark VI MJOLNIR armor, being literally a generation older.

* In ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic Heroes]]'', Mecha Sonic transforms in a completely [[RuleOfCool awesome]] and [[NightmareFuel freaky]] fashion, extending cables and assembling rubble he made on the ship he's in. [[https://youtu.be/FaCFMFOGR6Y Looks even cooler than it sounds.]]

It appears most commonly in visual works, such as movies, television, animated series, comic books and manga, where the creators put in extra effort to focus on details that might not influence the plot. In literature, TechnologyPorn may appear as paragraphs that go into greater detail than necessary about the tech, such as describing at length the interlocking mechanisms of a watch, or highly detailed and elaborate technical diagrams.

Any CoolStarship, CoolTank, CoolGun, or other type of cool machine is likely to be an example of [[TitleDrop TechnologyPorn]]. Sometimes referred to by ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' fans as "[[AscendedFanboy Ryusei]] Porn". An ActivationSequence is also a likely time to indulge in this.

Any CoolStarship, CoolTank, CoolGun, or other type of cool machine is likely to be an example of TechnologyPorn. Sometimes referred to by ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' fans as "[[AscendedFanboy Ryusei]] Porn". An ActivationSequence is also a likely time to indulge in this.

** In ''Captain America: Civil War'', he has an ImpossiblyCompactFolding repulsor gauntlet in a GadgetWatch and an entire suit of InstantArmor hidden in a helicopter that clicks onto him at the push of a single button -- the pointer finger of the suit even slides out ''around'' the button he pushes. He also demonstrates to an auditorium full of MIT students a pair of glasses he designed that can project 3D holographic representations of his own memories in the real world.

** In ''Captain America: Civil War'', he has an ImpossiblyCompactFolding repulsor gauntlet in a GadgetWatch and an entire suit of InstantArmor hidden in a helicopter that clicks onto him at the push of a single button -- the pointer finger of the suit even slides out ''around'' the button he pushes.

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* The YouTube channel WebVideo/LinusTechTips is best described as the Creator/FPSRussia of computer building. One has to wonder WhereDoesHeGetAllThoseWonderfulToys

* The new [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOnC5chCag0 Droid]] commercials are just made of this. Or [[ElectronicEyes this]].

** The ''{{Eldoran}}'' and ''Anime/BraveSeries'' (being the {{Spiritual Successor}}s to ''Anime/TransformersVictory'') have a lot of interlocking pistons and gears in the {{Transformation Sequence}}s of its CombiningMecha, especially ''Anime/GaoGaiGar''. Just look at [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODKm9cI9Lw&fmt=18 Final Fusion.]]

** From ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'', the [[CombiningMecha SRX's]] "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5IBlMjYpXQ&fmt=18 Variable Formation]]" is one of the best.
** Anime/{{Gunbuster}} also has one of the greats, with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGMNJqV_8eo#t=4m44s this]] video starting at 4:44.
** The VF-0's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atbdDXRen_o first transformation to battroid mode]] in ''Anime/MacrossZero''.

** Both films start with highly artistic scenes showing the assembly of androids. Female, of course. And naked. Up close. TechnologyPorn [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_1PssU1a9U for real.]]

* The introduction of ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7T-6ThKoJ0 Madox-01.]]''

* In ''Anime/TransformersArmada'', Unicron gets another chance, after [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the movie]], to cause massive {{Nerdgasm}}s, as seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZCw1qD3_L0&NR=1 here.]]

* Watching [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4GaPcLgOs Unicron's transformation]] in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie'' in the theater was a life-defining experience for some tropers. Earlier in the movie the Autobot city shifting into battle mode was rather impressive as well.

* In '''every''' ''Film/IronMan'' movie, when [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpX1mDEw1gk Tony Stark suits up]].

** In ''Infinity War'', he's said [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lVolULFxX8 "screw it"]] to all the support equipment and just carries a load of {{Nanomachines}} in a chest piece.

* A frequent feature of Creator/JamesCameron movies. Even in ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}'' he managed to have the camera linger just as lovingly on the heavy metal of the ship's engines as on Creator/KateWinslet. It's present in ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' when it isn't indulging in SceneryPorn or naked blue {{fanservice}}. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3ggae8-Ec "assembly line" teaser trailer]] for ''Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay'' is nothing but it.

* A turn-of-the-20th-century-esque version in "Film/ChittyChittyBangBang" with the breakfast machine in this scene: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBJGpNTP_lY]]

* The ''VideoGame/StarCraftII'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHfI46cwBbE trailer]]. Look at the comments in the IronMan example above. One magazine editor commented after seeing it that he finally understood why [[AcceptableBreaksFromReality it took so long to build ''one'' marine]] in the original game.

* In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIII'', basically every FMV that isn't directly related to the characters is either technology porn or SceneryPorn. Exemplified by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLyJWr4K5QE&feature=related this FMV]].
* From ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX'', we have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdWifJioVoo Ark]].
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEcqLrvIZko intro sequence]] to ''VideoGame/MetalGear2SolidSnake'' is a prime example. An entire three minutes is dedicated to highlighting every single little mechanical detail about the titular Metal Gear.

* In ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic Heroes]]'', Mecha Sonic transforms in a completely [[RuleOfCool awesome]] and [[NightmareFuel freaky]] fashion, extending cables and assembling rubble he made on the ship he's in. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaCFMFOGR6Y Looks even cooler than it sounds.]]

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NZG8UQcTIA&feature=related opening sequence]] to ''[[VideoGame/{{Wipeout}} Wipeout Pure]]''.
* ''In VideoGame/TeamFortress2'', placing a level 1 Sentry Gun involves it quickly unfolding and setting itself up. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b_dXfVP9RE It's awesome to watch.]]
* ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' have numerous intricate scenes of test chambers coming together, as well as [=GLaDOS=]' "resurrection" in ''Portal 2''.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvl1kFOeMvw Autovista]] mode in ''VideoGame/ForzaMotorsport 4'', which lets you explore a select number of cars with absurdly detailed bodywork and interiors. Detailed diagrams appear in the air above the cars like holograms, the narrator describes all the technology in the car, the engine revs, and [[Series/TopGearUK Jeremy Clarkson]] gives his blunt opinion about the cars.

* ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}'' gets one in ''Spartan Ops'', at least [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8F8FKXQ12s#t=240 in the cutscenes]]. The new [=Spartan-IVs=] get sexy Aerotrim-style suiting rigs reminiscent of the ''Film/IronMan'' rigs. Seems the coolest way to suit up is to step into a rig and have the armor assembled via arms waldos and whatchamahoosits. Unfortunately, Master Chief is bigger than a Spartan-IV, so technicians have to take off his armor by hand using the mechanism arms. It's a bit odd that these mechanisms are compatible with Mark VI MJOLNIR armor, being literally a generation older.

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* This ''https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge97KtCx20w'' is equal parts Technology Porn and ''Main/SovietSuperscience''.

* A frequent feature of Creator/JamesCameron movies. Even in ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}'' he managed to have the camera linger just as lovingly on the heavy metal of the ship's engines as on Creator/KateWinslet. It's present in ''Film/{{Avatar}}'' when it isn't indulging in SceneryPorn or naked blue {{fanservice}}.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3ggae8-Ec "assembly line" teaser trailer]] for ''Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay''.

* A frequent feature of Creator/JamesCameron movies. Even in ''Film/{{Titanic 1997}}'' he managed to have the camera linger just as lovingly on the heavy metal of the ship's engines as on Creator/KateWinslet.

* All over the place in Creator/JamesCameron's ''Film/{{Avatar}}'', when it isn't indulging in SceneryPorn or naked blue {{fanservice}}.

* In '''every''' ''Film/IronMan'' movie, when [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_YjiNh28-Y Tony Stark suits up]].

** In ''Infinity War'', he's said "screw it" to all the support equipment and just carries a load of {{Nanomachines}} in a chest piece.

* The introduction of ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7T-6ThKoJ0 Madox-01]]''.

** The ''{{Eldoran}}'' and ''Anime/BraveSeries'' (being the {{Spiritual Successor}}s to ''Anime/TransformersVictory'') have a lot of interlocking pistons and gears in the {{Transformation Sequence}}s of its CombiningMecha, especially ''Anime/GaoGaiGar''. Just look at [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wODKm9cI9Lw&fmt=18 Final Fusion]].

** Both films start with highly artistic scenes showing the assembly of androids. Female, of course. And naked. Up close. TechnologyPorn for real. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_1PssU1a9U]].

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* The new [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOnC5chCag0 Droid]] commercials are just made of this. Or [[ElectronicEyes this]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/TransformersArmada'', Unicron gets another chance, after [[WesternAnimation/TransformersTheMovie the movie]], to cause massive {{Nerdgasm}}s, as seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZCw1qD3_L0&NR=1 here.]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/TransformersCybertron'' twenty years later, seeing Primus transform caused quite a few [[JawDrop jaws to drop]] in the fandom. Lesser examples include Optimus Prime's SuperMode sequence, and any shot of him as a flying fire truck.

** In Ironman 1: A legion of computer-controlled waldos, cranes, hoses and parts dance all over, building his suit around him with lavish close-ups of automated ratchets buttoning it up. Reaches a crescendo when his chest piece closes with a pneumatic hiss, and climaxes with Iron Man's mask slamming shut and his visor's eyes lighting up. An earlier scene when Tony gets ready to try-out the Mk.II suit has a 360 degree pan as Tony runs a diagnostic to "test flight surfaces," so many shiny moving fiddly-bits. ''*drool*''
** In Ironman 2, one scene shows Tony putting on the movie version of the Suitcase Armor. Also a brief scene at the beginning when he appears at the Expo and has his suit smoothly disassembled, a far cry from the awkward sequence in the previous movie.
** Ironman 3 features the Mark42 suit, which consists of individual pieces that can fly to and attach to the user on their own. Also, all of Tony's armor suits can now open up, allowing him to "enter" and "exit" them without hassle just like a car.

** Stark Tower now has a walkway that disassembles Tony's Ironman suits as he walks along it without obstructing his movement. The amount of motion tracking technology and smoothly operating mechanics such a device would require is ''insane''... [[RuleOfCool But it looks]] ''[[RuleOfCool so cool]]''
** The Mark VII armor (with cool features like panels on his chest that open up and allow repulsors to provide more vertical thrust) and its emergency deployment mechanism: [[spoiler: The suit flies to Tony, locks in on his wristbands, pulls in and wraps itself around him.]]
** There's also the Helicarrier's transformation from sea mode to flight mode, plus it turning invisible.
** Close-ups of the mechanics of Hawkeye's arrowheads deserve a mention.
* From ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron'':
** The Hulkbuster armor system. Individual pieces of armor fly to and attach to the Ironman suit. Also, additional armor modules are on standby and can replace broken parts within seconds.

While this may induce {{Nerdgasm}}s, note that this is ''not'' RuleThirtyFour with robots (''aka'' that {{Fetish}}). Nor is it about [[TheInternetIsForPorn technology used to deliver porn]]. If you came here looking for [[IThoughtItMeant a trope about literal pornographic usages of technology]], you're probably looking for {{Robosexual}}, SexBot or PowerPerversionPotential. Though [[WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}} Bender]] might disagree on all points.

* Since ''Anime/MagicalGirlLyricalNanoha'' takes more notes from HumongousMecha anime than MagicalGirl shows, it's no surprise that this is present. The TransformationSequence focuses just as much time on the individual components of their Devices snapping together in place as much it does [[MaleGaze on the characters themselves]] for one, and every time a Device [[SwissArmyWeapon switches forms]], it will dominate the screen while it goes through the process.

* ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'' and ''VideoGame/{{Portal 2}}'' have numerous intricate scenes of test chambers coming together, as well as [=GLADoS=]' "resurrection" in ''Portal 2''.

* ShojiKawamori graduated as an aircraft engineer, and entered the animation industry only because there weren't many open vacancies in Japanese aircraft industry in the early [=80s=]. So when producer Noboru Ishiguro needed a mecha designer for ''Anime/SuperDimensionFortressMacross'', he knew whom to ask: Kawamori was a friend and a schoolmate of ''Macross''s artist Haruhiko Mikimoto, better known as HAL[[note]]HAL also heavily influenced early Sadamoto, who worked with him on ''Macross''[[/note]]. Kawamori then applied all his engineering training to the lovingly detailed and well thought-out series' mechas — and continues to do it ever since in subsequent ''Anime/{{Macross}}'' series, having with time replaced Ishiguro as ''Macross''[='s=] mastermind.

* The YouTube channel WebVideo/LinusTechTips is best described as the FPSRussia of computer building. One has to wonder WhereDoesHeGetAllThoseWonderfulToys

* ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'', in its happier moments, lavishes attention on gadgets and the [[20MinutesIntoTheFuture futuristic]] cityscape of Mitakihara. This eventually serves [[spoiler:to set up MoodDissonance between the outwardly sleek, high-tech world of the series, and the dark and horrible things lurking just beneath the surface]].

* ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'', in its happier moments, lavishes attention on gadgets and the [[20MinutesInTheFuture futuristic]] cityscape of Mitakihara. This eventually serves [[spoiler:to set up MoodDissonance between the outwardly sleek, high-tech world of the series, and the dark and horrible things lurking just beneath the surface]].

* Anime/ArmoredTrooperVOTOMS being gritty UsedFuture setting had more than one scene of the mechs - usually Scopedogs - in various stages of disassembly and repair. The whole first 15 minutes or so of Last Red Shoulder OVA are dedicated entirely to the team modifying four ATs into Turbo Custom variants. Supplementary materials have detailed diagrams of internal workings of every mech in the show too.