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A gamer creatively transformed an old typewriter into a functional gaming PC capable of running Minecraft by integrating modern hardware and using an Arduino microcontroller to modernize the keyboard, showcasing innovation and eco-responsibility in tech DIY projects.
A man's surprise gift from his grandmother, a heavy briefcase, almost got him arrested at the airport when TSA agents questioned him about its contents. Despite not knowing what was inside, he followed his grandmother's instructions and didn't open it until he reached his destination. Inside the briefcase was a vintage typewriter, which left him baffled. After explaining to airport security that it was a surprise gift, he was allowed to continue his journey. The man's TikTok video documenting the incident has gone viral, receiving hundreds of thousands of views and comments. He later discovered a $2 bill hidden in the briefcase, a special token in his family.
Cathode Ray Dude explores the Olivetti ETV 2700, an old-school word processor that combines x86-based hardware with an electric typewriter. Unlike modern WYSIWYG word processors, the ETV 2700 required manual loading of pages and hammered out characters one at a time using a daisy wheel and ink ribbon. While the machine internally runs on an x86 processor and boots MS-DOS, its keyboard layout and lack of graphical output make it unique. The durability of these devices has allowed for AI-enabled typewriter projects and the porting of vintage operating systems.
Tom Hanks has donated a rare 1953 East German Rheinmetall Gs typewriter to Philly Typewriter in South Philadelphia, along with a special letter in an emerald green envelope. Co-owner Bill Rhoda said the shop has over 1,300 typewriters in its inventory, but none like this one. The typewriter has Hanks' autograph on the hood and is available for anyone to use in the showroom. Hanks has been sending typewriters to shops and collectors around the country to make more space and declutter.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has a storage system that allows players to store weapons and First Aid Sprays to free up inventory space. To store an item, select it in the inventory and choose "Send to Storage." To retrieve an item, interact with a Typewriter and select "Storage." Ammo and materials cannot be stored.