One Tab, No Socials: Roger Linn on the Art of Focused Innovation
The creator of the MPC and LinnDrum discusses his minimalist approach to technology, his love for VR mini golf, and the philosophy of keeping it simple.
Tag: AI Hardware
The Allure of the Distraction-Free Slate: Inside the WriterDeck Linux Experiment
Exploring the WriterDeck and the burgeoning trend of minimalist, Linux-based writing devices designed to combat digital distraction.
Decoding the ‘Dead Test’: The Secret Font and Hidden Easter Egg of the Commodore 64’s Most Famous Diagnostic Tool
A technical deep dive into the unique character set of the Commodore 64 Dead Test diagnostic cartridge and the hidden MICR transit symbol Easter egg.
The Art of Focus: Roger Linn on Simplicity, VR, and the Legacy of the MPC
Music technology pioneer Roger Linn discusses his transition from the iconic MPC to VR headsets, and why a single browser tab is the secret to his creativity.
Inside the Hardware of the Space Shuttle: Reverse Engineering Spacelab’s Forgotten French Minicomputer
A deep dive into the circuitry of the Mitra 125 MS, the French-built minicomputer that powered NASA's Spacelab missions during the Space Shuttle era.
Beyond the Monopolies: The Shift Toward Niche Productivity Tools and Browser Alternatives
From the emergence of new go-to browsers to the resurgence of tactile AI toys and decentralized productivity tools, the current tech landscape is shifting away from the 'everything…
Trump Mobile Claims T1 Phone Has Shipped, But Evidence Suggests Otherwise
Despite claims from Trump Mobile and several major news outlets that the T1 phone has launched, there is little evidence that devices have reached actual customers.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Is Now the Perfect Laptop for Everyone Except the Budget-Conscious
The 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 shifts to Intel Panther Lake CPUs and adds a full-size SD slot, but a steep price hike makes it a difficult value…
Google Calms Fears After First-Gen Chromecast Devices Suddenly Go Dark
Google confirms a temporary technical glitch caused first-gen Chromecast devices to stop working, debunking theories that the company intentionally bricked the hardware.
The T1 Phone Still Isn’t Here: Trump Mobile’s ‘Shipping’ Claims Fall Flat
Despite claims of a wide release, Trump Mobile's T1 phone remains elusive for customers, with only a few media samples circulating.