DIY Retro Windows 98 Handheld Computer is Old-school Inside and Out
The DIY tech scene has always been driven by people asking “what if?” rather than accepting what’s available. Changiang Li’s Retro Handheld Computer project embodies…
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This nostalgic building brick set brings back memories of the golden era
There’s something about brick-based and retro gadgets that gets everyone going. There have been many examples of the neo-retro creation that bring the charm of brick…
Zim&Zou’s Back to Basics II art installation is a vibrant tribute to analog
I still remember the very first cassette tape I bought with my own money from my allowance. It was purple and pink, which are my…
LEGO brings back the GameBoy with a clever lenticular screen and click-in cartridges
LEGO Game Boy has been in the rumor mill this year, and finally, the nostalgic recreation of the iconic handheld has arrived. The life-sized replica…
Retro-style LEGO Computer comes with interchangeable screens, a CD tray, and peripherals
As a 34-year old, I’m just about old enough to remember these machines. They were large, bulky, all off-white, and could be found in the…
LEGO Gramophone comes with hand-cranked vinyls and serious old-world charm
I don’t see LEGO as a toy anymore. I see it as a visualization tool, a physical pixel, a model-making apparatus, and potential home decor….
Commodore 64 Ultimate Returns in Style with Glowing and Gold Editions
The Commodore 64 was one of those computers that defined an entire generation’s relationship with technology, complete with its chunky beige case and that satisfying…
5 Best Retro-Inspired Gadgets To Add Vintage Charm To Your Modern Life In July 2025
The most fascinating technology today isn’t chasing tomorrow’s trends—it’s mining yesterday’s design wisdom with modern precision. We’re living through an amazing moment where cutting-edge gadgets…
3D Printing Revives Atari Lynx Design for a New Generation of Handhelds
The gaming world is in the middle of a handheld renaissance, with flashy new devices launching every season and nostalgia-fueled fans snapping up anything with…
Maxell MXCP-P100 Bluetooth Cassette Player Brings Nostalgia and Modern Fun to Your Music
There is something undeniably charming about the sight of a cassette tape spinning inside a portable player, especially when you realize the world has mostly…
This LEGO Rotary Phone feels like a ‘Blast From The Past’ with a to-scale handset and rotating dial!
As a millennial, I can confidently say that I was perhaps the last ever generation to really see the rotary phone before it completely went…
When a Typewriter Finds New Life as a Gaming PC
There is something magical about finding purpose in forgotten things, especially when that purpose is entirely unexpected. That’s exactly what happened when one gamer and…