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Running A Y2K Test In 2017! [Nostalgia Nerd]

Wait... WHAT? A Y2K/Millennium bug test, SEVENTEEN years after the event. What crazy occurrences could lay in wait? Maybe an exploding co...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

cameras , gadgets , retro

Fisher Price PXL-2000: A Camcorder That Uses Cassette Tapes

In this episode of The 8-Bit Guy, we take a look at the Fisher Price PXL-2000 video camera. Its most unique feature is that it records v...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

8-bit philosophy , animation , gaming

Søren Aaby Kierkegaard: Is Boredom Worse Than Death? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Is Boredom Worse than Death?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and co...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

design , gadgets , retro

The MPMan Experience: World's First Portable MP3 Player

The MPMan was the world's first portable MP3 digital music player, released in Japan in the spring of 1998 and in the US only a coup...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

applications , how to , internet

How Free Internet Calls Work

Today internet voice and video calls are commonly made using apps like the already mentioned Skype, Viber, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp ...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

design , gadgets , retro

3 Drives In One: The Iomega ZIP Drive Experience

Oddware isn't always about obscure and failed products! Taking a look back at the ZIP 100 drives from the mid-90s, including their hi...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

design , gadgets , retro

Is The Psion 5 Series Still Usable In 2017?

Youtuber Oldtech81 takes a look at this old but still awesome PDA and whether or not it is still usefull these days.WOW!

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

gadgets , gaming , retro

Terrible: Windows Audio Before Soundcards [Nostalgia Nerd]

Before Soundcards were common place, many of us had to make do with the PC Speaker for sound effects on our IBM PC Compatibles. Some game...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

8-bit philosophy , animation , education

Let's Get It Started: Why Do Haters Hate? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Why Do Haters Hate?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and concepts w...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

how to , infographics

Infographic: 15 Ways To Manage Your Time Wisely

Do you remember that infographic " 3 Common Time Wasters At Work " what we shared a good time ago? Well, in this opportunity we ...

Gabe Pérez 06 Nov, 2017

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