Here is a promotional video for AT&T/Bell Labs' Picturephone videoconferencing service launched in 1970. The video stars familiar faces like White Male Execs Doing Big Business, Housewives Sharing Recipes, and White Male Husband Commenting On Wife's Appearance. Fifty years later, we have Zoom. The more things change…
Here is a commercial for Zoom from 1970
Everything you need to know about Robby the Robot
Looking at this 13-minute video on Robby the Robot from the iconic sci-fi film, Forbidden Planet, it's astounding to think that this robot and film were created 65 years ago. Every time I watch Forbidden Planet, I can't get over how well it holds up, how cool it still looks. Image: YouTube READ THE REST
History of Estes model rockets
This 21-minute mini doc looks at the creation of the model rocket hobby in the late 1950s and the creation and rise of Estes Industries, the first large-scale commercial model rocket company. Some great footage and photos here of G.Harry Stine, Vern and Gleda Estes, Mike Dorffler (inventor of the Cineroc), Bob Cannon (Estes educational… READ THE REST
Incredible 1902 footage from a car on Wuppertal, Germany's Flying Train
This 1902(!) video footage of the Flying Train in Wuppertal, Germany is of such high quality it seems hard to believe. But there it is. MoMA explains the stunning quality in the video's description: The Flying Train" depicts a ride on a suspended railway in Germany in 1902. The footage is almost as impressive as… READ THE REST
This 5.1-channel home theater system can turn your living room into a screening room
Some people are just soundbar people. And hey, plenty of soundbars are more than serviceable, offering up robust quality sound that makes your favorite TV shows, movies, and video games really pop. But, when you stack a soundbar next to a premium 5.1 surround-sound home theater setup? Well, the results are really night and day. It's kind… READ THE REST
Clearcover saves money for drivers who know the right auto insurance provider matters
Sometimes, it doesn't feel like being smart and driven gives you a ton of advantage over those who aren't as bright or aren't as motivated. Even though you've worked hard to launch a career, build some positive credit history, or start your journey toward a happy, productive future, the simple fact that you're what Gen… READ THE REST
This crazy-cool power station makes assembling power outlets a simple snap away
There's a reason why the Swiss Army knife has been an essential everyday carry item since long before the term EDC was even a thing. It appears to the Boy Scout mentality in all of us, with the utility to pull out a blade, corkscrew, nail file, or practically anything you need at a moment's notice. That… READ THE REST