Technology
Mystery Gadget 80
What's happening here?
Answer at the link.
Or after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 23, 2019 -
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Category: Technology, 1930s
Midcentury Modern Clocks by Portescap
The current company seems to have gotten out of the clock business, alas.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 10, 2019 -
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Category: Design and Designers, Technology, 1960s
Mystery Gadget 79
This device is registering something. What?
The answer is here.
And beyond the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 08, 2019 -
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Category: Technology, 1930s
The GE Blue Max Radio
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 01, 2019 -
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Category: Design and Designers, Inventions, Technology, 1960s
Bluetooth Cassette Player
From Ninm Lab comes a new music player that combines the inconvenience of a cassette player with the convenience of wireless headphones:Apparently the idea of this appeals to a lot of people, because the Kickstarter for this device was easily funded.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jul 15, 2019 -
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Category: Music, Technology
Marion Stokes and Her 70,000 VHS Tapes
Article here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jun 28, 2019 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Technology, Television, Outsider Art, Twentieth Century
How to reset a GE smart bulb
Turn off for 5 seconds, then on for 8 seconds, then off for 2 seconds, then on for 8 seconds, then off for 2 seconds, then on for 8 seconds…This has got to be a test to see how long until people simply smash the bulb against the wall in frustration.
More info.
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jun 25, 2019 -
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Category: Annoying Things, Technology
The Whirlybirds
Once upon a time, helicopters were miraculous and sexy enough to fuel a TV show. What technology could do so today? THE SEGWAY SQUAD? ADVENTURES OF THE JUMP BIKE PATROL? CAPTAIN BIRD SCOOTER?The Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jun 23, 2019 -
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Category: Technology, Television, Air Travel and Airlines, 1950s
Mystery Gadget 75
What's it for?
The answer is here.
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Tue May 21, 2019 -
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Category: Technology, 1920s
Mystery Gadget 74
The purpose of this simple gadget?
The answer is here.
Or after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Sun May 12, 2019 -
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Category: Technology, 1940s
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