The funny folks at Squirrel Monkey made a fantasy promotional video for a computer that never existed, called the DC 640. It had a number of cutting edge features, including a built-in LED alarm clock, an FM transmitter (for data and voice communication), and a solderless breadboard.
Imaginary dream computer from 1984
Ruined 1993 Thinkpad tablet lovingly restored
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS?CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Tinkerer and skill-collector polymatt rescued and restored a shattered 1993 Thinkpad 730T tablet. The device's journey from ruin to… READ THE REST
$14 Mac clone made with a Raspberry Pi Pico
Action Retro set out to make the cheapest possible Apple Macintosh, and their offering is beautifully simple—and, at $14, pretty durned cheap. You'll need a Raspberry Pi Pico and some… READ THE REST
PDP-10 replica runs on a Raspberry Pi
DEC's PDP-10 was a svelte, compact computer from the 1960s—it didn't even need its own room, though it was strongly recommended for environmental reasons. Moreover, with an installed-and-running price tag… READ THE REST
This retro gaming console will take you back to the days of saving princesses and blowing on cartridges
TL;DR: Revisit the classics and stream modern hits with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro, featuring retro video games and free shipping for $99.99 (reg. $159). Remember when multiplayer gaming meant elbowing your… READ THE REST
Set a New Year's resolution to learn piano with this Cyber Week deal
TL;DR: Check out now to save 63% on a lifetime subscription to this piano-playing app during Cyber Week. Why wait for the clock to strike midnight on New Year's Eve? We aren't… READ THE REST
Smart cat ball mimics prey movement
TL;DR: Treat your cat this holiday season with a self-rolling toy that mimics prey movements for endless entertainment, now available for $26.90 — go right to checkout to purr-chase it now. Move… READ THE REST
