Technoaids
A quality or "disease" some people have the causes technological problems around them. These problems can manifest in a number of forms, including but not limited to power surges, DOA electronics, connectivity issues, malfunctions, and any number of other tech related functionality issues. Has been known to be communicable if you spend enough time with an infected person.
I think I caught Thomas' technoaids, my phone has been screwed up all week.