1+ week, 1+ day ago  (265+ words) There is something incredibly satisfying about clicky mechanical movement that you just don't get from digital equivalents. Split-flap displays are the perfect example. Are they practical? Not even a little bit. But they are just so gratifying to see and…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (237+ words) With these modifications, the calculator became a fully functional embedded system capable of connecting to Wi-Fi, sending and receiving messages, and querying AI services. The transformation is made possible by carefully integrating modern electronics into the calculator's limited internal space....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (308+ words) When I mention CRT (cathode-ray tube) displays, I usually say that they aren't made anymore. But that isn't quite true. While you won't find a CRT TV at your local Best Buy, you can find some small CRTs for specialty…...