: technologically simple or unsophisticated
low-tech industries

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Built by Boise firm EarthCraft Construction, the property features several low-tech solutions to familiar problems such as environmental controls and heating water, and is built with centuries-old techniques to produce a luxurious property. Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026 But this is not a low-tech operation. Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 Buy a low-tech tire pressure gauge and check each tire’s pressure at least once a month, as Harrigle recommends. Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 How to protect yourself from AI scams Although this new generation of AI fraud is quite high-tech, protecting yourself often comes down to a few low-tech habits. Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-tech

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First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low-tech was in 1967

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“Low-tech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-tech. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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