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| | | | | [AI summary] The article discusses the concept of designing a general-purpose computing machine that can survive for over a century, emphasizing durability, repairability, and self-sufficiency. It critiques modern technology's reliance on planned obsolescence and disposable devices, drawing inspiration from retro computing, Sci-Fi, and a need for simplicity. Key considerations include energy efficiency, open-source software, robust hardware, and the ability to communicate with the environment through various means like Software Defined Radio (SDR). The vision is to create a machine that endures technological, economic, or societal collapse by prioritizing longevity over convenience. | |
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| | | | | If anything is going to make or break the Amiga, it's not going to be the FreescalPPC processor- it's going to be the XENA chip and how they use it to benefit the consumer. | |
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| | | | | Today Wahoo announced a more affordable version of their high-end KICKR BIKE, the new KICKR BIKE SHIFT. This slices $1,000 off the price in exchange for a few trade-offs, notably removing the built-in CLIMB-like up and down incline simulation, as | |
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www.loopinsight.com
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| | | [AI summary] A tech columnist argues that Apple has degraded the quality of its core software like iTunes and Apple Music while distracting itself with ambitious hardware projects like smartwatches and cars. | ||