The Commodore VIC-20 has quietly re-entered the cultural conversation. This post explores why 2023 saw renewed interest in the VIC-20 and other vintage systems - from nostalgia and preservation to new generations learning to code on 8‑bit hardware - and how that energy is shaping a fresh wave of homebrew games and hardware projects.
A detailed timeline of PlayStation emulators: how they began, landmark projects, legal battles, technical breakthroughs, and their lasting impact on gaming culture.
From the tactile thrill of a developing Polaroid to the curated scroll of modern feeds, instant cameras rewired how we make and share memories. This piece traces the Polaroid’s influence on aesthetics, narrative practice, and the persistent hunger for tangible authenticity in a pixelated world.
As smartphones dominate image-making, film and instant photography have staged a surprising comeback. This article explores why analog is resurging, what 'nostalgia' does to individuals and societies, and how the tactile, imperfect nature of film reshapes how we remember, share, and value photographs.
A deep dive into LaserDisc technology, its place in the history of home video, and the modern nostalgia and collecting scene - featuring interviews with long-time collectors and restorers who explain why this bulky, beautiful format still enchants.
A deep dive into underrated 3DO titles - their gameplay, graphics, and why they still deserve attention today, plus practical tips for playing them now.
MP3.com transformed how artists and listeners discovered music in the late 1990s - then collapsed under legal and business pressures. This article traces MP3.com's arc, explains what went wrong, and extracts practical lessons for modern streaming services and artist platforms.
A nostalgic deep dive into how external hard drives and removable-disk products from the 1980s and 1990s reshaped computing - from technical breakthroughs to cultural impact - and practical guidance for preserving the data they hold.