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early digital identity represented by a 1990s vintage computer setup on a wooden desk with scattered cassettes and a rainy window in the background, capturing the nostalgia and privacy of the early internet era

Early Digital Identity: My Life as Rainydaze75

20 July 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

Explore the nostalgia and intrinsic privacy of early digital identities in the 90s, focusing on the personal transformation experienced through anonymous online presence and the pure freedom it provided to individuals.

A retro-themed photograph of a cluttered desk featuring classic failed tech gadgets, including an Amstrad GX4000 console, Memotech MTX, Oric Atmos, old controllers, circuit boards, cassettes, and vintage magazines. The scene is styled with warm, nostalgic lighting and surrounded by repair tools and wires. Bold text reads “CULT CLASSICS” and “FAILED TECH GADGETS AND THE FUTURES WE MISSED”.

Cult Classics: Failed Tech Gadgets and the Futures We Missed

16 July 2025 Sophie Calder 0

Explore the world of failed tech gadgets, uncovering the stories and continued fascination with historical electronics that almost succeeded. Delve into the collective memory of technologies that shaped the nostalgic edges of digital culture.

From WarGames to WhatsApp: The 80s Films That Dreamt Our Digital Future

24 June 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

Explore the digital future envisioned by 80s films in this captivating article, from WarGames to WhatsApp, revealing what came true and what we’re still waiting for.

AI bridging 8-bit computing and modern artificial intelligence for Gen X

From 8 Bits to AI: How Gen X Witnessed the Birth of Artificial Intelligence

13 March 2025 Talia Wainwright 0

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.

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