How the NeXT Computer - a bold, developer-first machine conceived by Steve Jobs - introduced software ideas and tools (NeXTSTEP, Objective‑C, Interface Builder, Display PostScript) that directly seeded the World Wide Web, macOS, iOS and modern software development.
A nostalgic look at how the earliest consumer laser pointers - the small red beams that proliferated in the 1990s - reshaped classroom and boardroom presentation habits, aesthetics, and etiquette, and how those tiny devices sped the rise of the slide-driven talk.
In 2024 floppy disks are back - not as data media but as nostalgic décor and raw material for contemporary art. This article explores how designers and artists are repurposing floppy disks into installations, fashion, and commentary on obsolescence, memory, and sustainability.
A look back at AltaVista - the 1990s search engine that accelerated web search, introduced features we take for granted today, and unintentionally preserved early web history like a digital time capsule.
A deep look at how renewed interest in Neopets and virtual-pet culture is influencing contemporary game design - from core mechanics and monetization to community-driven preservation and ethical considerations.
How modern time-travel stories visualize the butterfly effect and what those fictional lessons teach us about real-world decision-making. From chaos theory and quantum philosophies to practical tools for making better choices, this article unpacks the science and the storytelling.
A guided tour of lesser-known Game Boy Color titles that deliver surprising creativity, tight design, and unforgettable nostalgia - from cult platformers to innovative hardware experiments.
Microsoft Encarta was one of the first mass-market digital encyclopedias - a 1990s multimedia marvel that transformed home and classroom learning. This post traces Encarta’s origins, its innovations, the factors behind its decline, and the lessons it leaves for today’s information ecosystem.