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The MP3 Player That Made Every Other MP3 Player Possible
The Diamond Rio PMP 300 could barely even hold a single album, but it was a hugely important device in the history of digital music.
Slacker Made Internet Radio Portable Before Mobile Data Could
Slacker figured out how to make internet radio portable. Unfortunately, they did it as the first iPhone was about to drop.
This Build-It-Yourself Watch from the 70s Was Impossible to Put Together
The story of the Sinclair Black Watch, a digital watch that, for some reason, was sold in kit form. It was not an easy watch to build.
Consumers May Be Ignoring Wearables But The Construction Industry Isn’t
From smart helmets to LED safety vests, these new wearables are expected to hit the construction industry this year.
Apple's Failed Camera Cost $750 and Could Only Take 8 Pictures
The story of the Apple QuickTake 100, a primitive early digital camera that had Apple’s name on the front but another company’s technology buried inside.
Wearables Double Down on Fashion at CES to Cling to Relevancy
The new wave of wearables could be smart clothing, from posture vests to GPS bike jackets, which are on the runway at the Fashion Ware Show at CES.
Why Hearables Could Be the Next Big Thing in Wearable Devices
A new class of wearable device, the hearable, could be the one to finally win over people besides early tech adopters.
The Ergonomics Behind Pro Gaming Gear
There’s science and research behind comfortable keyboards and mice.
How to Easily Watch Snapchat Spectacles Video Glommed from Twitter and Instagram
Spectacles video posted outside of Snapchat can now be viewed the way they were meant to be seen.