A variety of entities, including a phone-free bar policy, a cult classic, electronic tracks, a Tupperware gadget, a GameCube feature, and the Alfa Romeo Diva concept, are being described as ahead of their time. The description is not universally applied, as some outlets dispute its applicability to certain items, such as the Windows Phone. The entities in question are being recognized for their innovative or forward-thinking nature, although their impact or popularity may have varied.