A colourful, retro-futuristic landscape illustration of Europe, with “WHAT IF?” text across the continent. Surrounding the map are a futuristic Sinclair Spectrum, a next-gen BBC Micro computer, an ARM chip, and a EuroLink logo, visually representing the concept of a European digital superpower.

What If: The European Digital Superpower

22 July 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

What if Europe, not Silicon Valley, had built the digital world? Step into an alternate timeline where Cambridge, not California, becomes the heart of tech innovation. From privacy-first laws to BBC Micros in every classroom, Rachel Whitmore explores how a European digital superpower could shape our everyday lives, online communities, and sense of belonging. Join us for a nostalgic, playful look at the world that might have been, and what we can still learn from it.

Letters from the Lounge: When Word Processing Came Home

17 June 2025 Sophie Calder 0

From family newsletters to home businesses, word processors quietly reshaped British homes in the 1980s. Sophie Calder explores how everyday users—especially women and older adults—turned front rooms into offices, and technology into empowerment. This forgotten tech chapter deserves its place in our digital heritage.