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Ford’s 1982 Concept Car Had Pre-GPS SatNav And The First Integrated Video Game Console
Intellectually, we all know that the advancements and technological marvels that we all take for granted in modern cars — big centre-stack colour touchscreen displays, integrated computers, global navigation via a network of satellites, and even video game systems built right into the car — didn’t come out of nowhere. But it’s still surprising when…
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Stop Ruining Oculus, Facebook
Facebook is now rolling out Messenger on Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets, and trust me, I’m cringing too.
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Chip Makers Warn of Continued Gadget Shortages Through Autumn
When the covid-19 pandemic began shutting the world down in late 2019 and early 2020, there was an early run on household supplies, followed by shortages of gadgets like webcams and laptops. Toilet paper is now readily available, but major hardware companies like Qualcomm, AMD, and Sony warn that chip shortages will continue to impact…
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A Smart Flipboard Sign at Home Is Incredibly Pretentious, but It Has That Wonderful Sound
Once a staple of train stations and airports around the world, animated flipboard signs, perpetually updated with arrival and departure times, have slowly been replaced with giant TV screens. Nostalgia’s a powerful marketing tool, however, so there’s now a smart flipboard display designed to fill your home with those soothing sounds of spinning flaps.