History of Logitech’s Now-Discontinued Harmony Remotes
In light of Logitech’s decision to stop making universal remotes, here’s a brief look at 20 years of their Harmony line.
Windows’ Little Brother, Bearer of Microsoft’s Grand Ambitions
From handheld devices to car stereos, Windows CE was supposed to power everything but the PC. But its identity was seen as a threat to Windows proper.
Magic Film Killed Polaroid. The Same Film Brought It Back to Life.
When Polaroid fans looked for respite from the digital, a grassroots effort to build new instant film packs succeeded.
How Basic Touch Phones Stood Opposite the iPhone
The first Apple phone wasn’t a smartphone per se, so why other ones had to be? Some devices displayed unique ideas of a good user experience—and one handset still does.
PC’s Short and Awkward Quest for Media Center Dominance
If you were a computer, how would you drive out a piece of A/V equipment out of the home? In 1990s, the idea was to turn your case black.
Kin Phones and Things Left on Microsoft’s Cutting Room Floor
Microsoft’s made-for-teens phone was a disaster very few people wanted. People behind it envisioned something better and bolder.
Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines?
The fax machine is a symbol of obsolete technology long superseded by computer networks—but faxing is actually growing in popularity.
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