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This may have left you wondering, is it actually real? The Nubbin features in the likes of episodes Hotel Reverie, Eulogy, and USS Callister: Into Infinity, the sequel to season 4's USS Callister. But it’s not the first time the TCKR device has been spotted in the world of Black Mirror, as it was first introduced in season three, during the popular San Junipero episode. The technology was originally known as “experiencer disks” and was used by characters Yorkie and Kelly to access the virtual reality world, according to Screen Rant .
However, fast forward to series seven and Nubbins have become a significant feature of Black Mirror , but of course it’s not real and nothing like it currently exists – some may argue Elon Musk’s Neuralink is the closest thing to it. Yet some Netflix viewers might have got confused as the TCKR Nubbin device has been heavily promoted on social media, including TikTok, and even by some influencers and presenters such as Rylan. Currys has even joined in, as the technology retailer posted a video with one of their employees using the Nubbin to “play a game”.
Meanwhile, a TCKR Systems website has also been set up with pretend career opportunities on LinkedIn, alongside social media accounts. The fake online site explains: “TCKR Systems has always been at the cutting edge of neural exploration and simulated existence. It’s been pushing the boundaries of virtual consciousness for decades, from gaming innovations to nostalgia immersion and implantable technology.
“The solution to our challenges won’t come from changing our world, but entering a new one. “TCKR’s latest innovation unlocks limitless experiences through a single, seamless interface. A new world at your fingertips.
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