Screensavers Nostalgia: When Our Computers Reflected Who We Really Were
From Flying Toasters to 3D Pipes, screensavers were once the heartbeat of personal computing. What happened to them, and could they return in the age of AI?
AI Education Isn’t About Polished Tech, It’s About the Messy Magic of Learning
In the 1980s, British schools created a generation of coders with the BBC Micro. Today, students use AI daily, but do they understand it? Should AI literacy be the next frontier in education, just as coding was decades ago? This article explores how the UK can lead in AI education.
The Evolution of Retail: Argos vs. Amazon’s Shopping Revolution
From circling Christmas gifts in the Argos catalogue to one-click shopping with Amazon, retail has transformed. But have we lost the joy of browsing in the process? This article explores how Argos pioneered digital shopping, how Amazon perfected it, and what the future holds for retail experiences.
From 8 Bits to AI: How Gen X Witnessed the Birth of Artificial Intelligence
From screeching cassette loads and BASIC programs to modern AI chatbots and generative tools, Gen X has lived the entire evolution of personal computing. This article explores how a hands-on, 8-bit mindset shaped today’s AI breakthroughs—and what it all means for technology’s next chapter.
Gen X and AI Adaptation: Scepticism, Skill, and the Pursuit of Meaning
Gen X has adapted to every major digital shift, from dial-up modems to social media revolutions. Now, AI is transforming the workplace, but this isn’t our first technological upheaval. Here’s how our adaptability, scepticism, and experience give us an edge in the AI era.
My CPC, AI, and Me: When Artificial Intelligence Came to the Amstrad
In 1986, AI on home computers was a fantasy—until Amstrads and Artificial Intelligence made it real. Discover how an 8-bit machine with just 64K of RAM ran poetry generators, translators, and learning algorithms decades before today’s AI revolution.
What Happened to Netscape? Turns out you are still using it!
Netscape may have lost the browser war, but it won something bigger, its ideas still power the internet today. From JavaScript to cloud computing, discover how Netscape shaped the modern web, fought Microsoft, and left a lasting legacy that lives on in every click, scroll, and stream
Waka Waka Waka: How AI Ate the Internet – And What Happens When It Runs Out of Power Pellets?
Pac-Man never ran out of pellets—but what if he did? AI is gobbling up human-made content at record speed, but now it’s feeding on itself. Could AI be heading for a digital kill screen? Explore the AI feedback loop and what it means for the future of creativity.