Ironic considering, you know, their leaving the hardware game and everything. But back in 1968—before they were the biggest computer manufacturer in the world—Hewlett Packard released the HP 9100A, the first mass-market PC ever. More »
The ArkCanary II is an analog acoustic iPhone speaker, designed rather like an updated antique gramophone. The maker plans to get it to retail for around $13 if it gets enough funding via Kickstarter—and is so hopeful of doing so with the help of a "manufacturer in Korea" there's already a pre-order page up and running. [Ark via Design Boom] More »
Even if you're an avid skater, you've probably taken the creation of your board for granted—especially if you're a fortunate customer of Rekiem Skateboards, France's only custom, handcrafted manufacturer. Watch the entire genesis in just over three minutes. More »
Four Loko, the caffeinated alcoholic poison drink, has been in the news a lot lately. It's being banned in some states, forcing the manufacturer to strip out the caffeine. But what's it do to your body? Let's find out. Live updatingMore »
