All articles tagged with #vintage tech
Some vintage tech products stored in attics, like original Apple I computers, first-generation iPhones, NES consoles, and Tamagotchis, can be worth thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially if they are in mint condition or have historical significance. The value depends heavily on rarity, condition, and provenance, with brand-new, unopened items fetching the highest prices.
Heineken, in collaboration with fashion brand Bodega and device-maker HMD, is launching the Boring Phone, a transparent flip phone designed for making calls and sending texts, aiming to bring users back to a simpler time before smartphones. The phone, debuting at Milan Design Week, is unable to download social media or other distracting apps, aligning with the trend of "digital detoxing." With a nostalgic design reminiscent of 90s and 2000s tech, the Boring Phone taps into the growing demand for simpler devices, as seen in the increased sales of basic call and texting phones.
Joanna Nelius, a new staff member at The Verge, shares her love for vintage tech and family heirlooms in her office setup, including a 1994 IBM PC, a Vectrex gaming console, and a Remington 12 typewriter passed down from her grandmother. Her workspace reflects her passion for early 20th-century aesthetics and her background in creative writing and literature, while also incorporating modern technology such as the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i and Nuphy Air75 V2 keyboard.
An original 4GB iPhone, discontinued by Apple after just two months, has been sold at auction for a record-breaking $190,373. The factory-sealed device, in exceptional condition, was considered a "Holy Grail" for collectors due to its rarity. The sale price represents a 38,051 percent markup from its original $499 MSRP, surpassing expectations. Another first-gen iPhone with 8GB of storage also sold for $53,725.20 in the same auction.
A software engineer has designed a Bluetooth controller that connects a vintage 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT car phone to a modern smartphone, allowing it to send and receive calls, use the handsfree microphone, and even work with Siri and Google Assistant. The controller sits between the DiamondTel car phone and any modern cell phone, acting as a rudimentary headless CarPlay or Android Auto interface. The system has limitations, but it's a cool and unique way to integrate vintage tech with modern technology.