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photograph features two versions of the same woman—one as a 90s teenager in headphones holding a Sony Walkman, the other as an adult in a blue jumper—seated together in a warmly lit, nostalgic study filled with vintage computers and old magazines.

From Mixtapes to Modems: My Digital Coming of Age in 90s Britain

16 July 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

Relive the transformative digital experiences of a Northern teenager that paved her path to finding her unique voice and space on the early internet. This narrative explores the era’s music, first computers, and the early chatrooms that became a sanctuary for many.

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Micro Mart Magazine: The Golden Days and What We’ve Lost

16 July 2025 Nathan Clarke 0

Delve into the nostalgic world of Micro Mart Magazine, a beacon of British computing culture celebrated for its classified ads that shaped a tech community intent on preserving its heritage and communal ethos.

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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Self-Built Computer

16 July 2025 Sophie Calder 0

Explore the evolution of self-built computers from mail-order kits to modern modular systems, highlighting how personal computing achievements have influenced British tech culture.

Whatever happened to Maplin: an image of an empty electronics store featuring empty shelves with product labels, conveying nostalgia and the impact of its closure.

Whatever Happened to Maplin: How Britain’s Electronics Specialist Powered Generations of Tinkerers

15 July 2025 Lisa Mitchell 0

Trace the journey of Maplin, once a prominent electronics retailer in the UK, exploring its significant impact on tech consumers and the reasons behind its closure.

Whatever happened to Dixons: A visually somber depiction of a deserted British high street with closed electronics shops, under grey overcast skies, capturing the decline of physical retail stores.

Whatever Happened to Dixons: The Story Behind a Retail Giant’s Disappearance

14 July 2025 Lisa Mitchell 2

Explore the history and decline of Dixons, a once-ubiquitous British electronics retailer, as it navigated market shifts, technological evolution, and the rise of online shopping, ultimately reshaping consumer experiences on the high street.

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How AI Feedback Loops Threaten Digital Memory

14 July 2025 Talia Wainwright 0

Explore how AI feedback loops can mimic and amplify human biases, leading to a gradual erosion of diverse human expression and knowledge. Understand the mechanisms causing this phenomenon and its impact on AI training data quality.

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Netscape’s Legacy: The Browser That Built Today’s Internet

13 July 2025 Nathan Clarke 0

Netscape’s legacy continues to shape today’s internet as core web technologies like SSL, cookies, and JavaScript trace their origins back to Netscape, offering a richer browsing experience that champions user-centred design and open standards.

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How the Retro Gaming Community Keeps Our History Alive

13 July 2025 Gaz Hemsley 0

Explore the pivotal role of the retro gaming community in preserving gaming culture, focusing on technical documentation, human narratives, and public engagement efforts that keep the history of gaming vibrant and accessible.

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Why Your 80s Gadget Stories Reveal Tech Truths Specs Never Could

13 July 2025 Lisa Mitchell 0

Gadget Stories explore how consumer electronic devices, beyond their technical specs, shaped our daily lives and relationships, as illustrated through generational anecdotes.

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From Clippy to Copilot: The Strange Evolution of Digital Help

12 July 2025 Nathan Clarke 0

Explore the journey from Microsoft’s Clippy, an early virtual assistant, to the advanced AI capabilities of Copilot, examining their impacts on user interaction and technology evolution.

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