Video link. Mattel's Tommy Burst toy machine gun — so realistic you can use it to scare off prowlers! (Via Vintage Ads)
1960s toy gun commercial
Which has the larger carbon footprint: SSDs or HDDs?
Don't assume that the new thing is better for the environment than the old thing. This caution comes courtesy of Seagate, a company with a rich history in the old… READ THE REST
Singer's Audio Study Mate was a 1970s multimedia machine
The Audio Study Mate was a "multimedia briefcase," as Hackaday's Al Williams puts it, combining a cassette player with a 35mm film strip viewer to create a 1970s audiovisual smorgasbord.… READ THE REST
Wired editor grows extra arms in Tokyo
These robotic limbs and fingers, inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry, feel like they're straight out of the future. Wired Editor Amit Katwala tested them in Tokyo, asking himself, "Will wearing… READ THE REST
Office 2024—classic apps, fresh features, and no subscription guilt
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This MacBook Air is your travel wingman—and just $200
TL;DR: Don't blow your budget—this refurbished MacBook Air gives you 12-hour battery life, 128GB storage, and a sleek design for just $199.97. Some laptops are built to live neatly on a desk. This… READ THE REST
One app to rule all your Apple stuff — now just $20 for life
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