ICT 1301: Early 12,000-Pound Office Computer May be Restored

One of the oldest mass-produced computers may get up and running again at a computing museum. It’s the same model that appeared in several TV shows and films including Doctor Who and James Bond. The computer that’s been delivered to the National Museum of Computing in the United Kingdom was the first of 150 units […]



Military Wants to Make Iron Man Suit a Reality

American soldiers could have the ability to walk through a barrage of bullets with a new suit commissioned by the military. The outfit would take the protection offered to Iron Man (minus the flying ability) and add in computer technology. Although example models of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) are getting a demonstration […]

Steam Machine Hardware Specs Unveiled

Valve has issued more details about the hardware in the prototype models of its Steam Machine console. The specs may vary significantly from the final hardware releases, but show the general approach the company is taking. The console will be released next year but 300 gamers will be able to test the prototypes. As we’ve […]

Steam Machine is go: 300 gamers will beta test Valve console

Valve has confirmed it’s making its own games machine for a 2014 release. And it wants 300 gamers to test the console this year. The specifics of the “Steam Machine” are still under wraps. Valve has said its aimed at people who want to play on their TV screen and that it plans to eventually […]

Nintendo Flattens Out the 3DS

Nintendo is releasing a 2D version of the 3DS. Or, less confusingly, it’s releasing an entry level handheld console aimed at casual gamers and the very young. The device, named simply the 2DS, has two screens but doesn’t fold down, so it might be a bit of a squeeze to fit most pockets. It also […]

This Awesome Steampunk Computer Was Built on Top of an Old Sewing Machine

This awesome steampunk computer was built by Alexander Schlesier, AKA The Steampunker. My mother still has that old Singer sewing machine you see the computer sitting on. [Source: The Steampunker | Via Neatorama]