Are these the best applications of technology... ever?

People in this industry are wont to talk about killer applications, those pieces of must-have software that drive the uptake of particular hardware platforms. Whether it's Lotus 1-2-3 for the DOS-based PC, SMS for the mobile phone or even Lara Croft for the PlayStation the application is king. And without it, the hardware will wither.

The imminent arrival of 'smart' flat-pack - as reported elsewhere today, http://www.silicon.com/a55415 - got us thinking about the alternative killer applications. Not a conventional list but once these apps come into mainstream circulation you'll wonder how you did without them.

Here then is our top five best applications of technology... ever. In reverse order:

5. 'Cornish pasties get IP cameras'
Webcams in pie ovens - really the only way to prevent misshapen pasties...
http://www.silicon.com/a54271

4. 'US techie invents "Robo-barman"'
The only nuts on a bar should be complimentary and served in a bowl...
http://www.silicon.com/a52953

3. 'Coming to an Ikea near you: "smart" flatpack'
Taking the why out of DIY...
http://www.silicon.com/a55415

2. 'Fancy getting a robot to mow your lawn?'
And how about vacuuming and cleaning the windows?
http://www.silicon.com/a55132

1. 'Pub detecting watch set to change the world'
If there's a better use for GPS then we want to know about it. You'll find us in the snug...
http://www.silicon.com/a50470

So that's our list. The definitive list. Unless you know otherwise.