Relive the last great system war before Windows left it all in its wake with vAmiga and pce.js-atari, which fire up a Commodore Amiga and an Atari ST respectively right there in your browser window. They're the work of Christian Corti and James Friend—see also pce.js running MacOS System 7. Amiga ROMs are on archive.org, if you're looking.
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Red Buttons never got a dinner
Stand-up comedy is one of my major passions. Stand-up is replete with styles and subgenres like any great art form. There are comedians that, while sparse on witty material, use their timing and rhythm to sell a bit, while other comics rely solely on their writing to fuel their performances. There's really no right way… READ THE REST
Syncro-vox: the most unsettling animation technique of all time
In the early days of the medium, producing a cartoon for television was all but a technical impossibility. Prior to Hanna-Barbera's groundbreaking planned animation technique—wherein shots were composed of mostly still images that only animated necessary parts of a character's anatomy—Syncro-vox was the answer. And it was a damn creepy one at that. In essence,… READ THE REST
The ZX Spectrum, a classic UK 8-bit computer, is 40 years old today
On this day in 1982, Clive Sinclair released the ZX Spectrum (previously), whose sleek design and inexpensive price made it an explosive success the world over—only the Commodore 64 and perhaps the Apple II outsold it—and inspired a generation of British bedroom programmers. It never truly went away, either, inspiring a stream of hacks and… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST
Enjoy a pet without the mess with this robotic canine!
The world is full of reasons to love dogs. How could you not? They are cute, kind, thoughtful, and always trying to make friends. The world is also full of reasons to love technology. But is there a way to bring these two together? Is the world ready for robotic dogs? The answer is yes! Petoi just… READ THE REST
This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is the perfect way to learn a new skill
If there was ever a time to refresh what's going on in that noggin, it's now that you're finally digging into new technology instead of the old hat ways you're used to. You've finally got a good hold on life, and now it's time to elevate your value. This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle is perfect for… READ THE REST
