Windows’ Little Brother, Bearer of Microsoft’s Grand Ambitions
From handheld devices to car stereos, Windows CE was supposed to power everything but the PC. But its identity was seen as a threat to Windows proper.
Magic Film Killed Polaroid. The Same Film Brought It Back to Life.
When Polaroid fans looked for respite from the digital, a grassroots effort to build new instant film packs succeeded.
How Basic Touch Phones Stood Opposite the iPhone
The first Apple phone wasn’t a smartphone per se, so why other ones had to be? Some devices displayed unique ideas of a good user experience—and one handset still does.
PC’s Short and Awkward Quest for Media Center Dominance
If you were a computer, how would you drive out a piece of A/V equipment out of the home? In 1990s, the idea was to turn your case black.
Kin Phones and Things Left on Microsoft’s Cutting Room Floor
Microsoft’s made-for-teens phone was a disaster very few people wanted. People behind it envisioned something better and bolder.
Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines?
The fax machine is a symbol of obsolete technology long superseded by computer networks—but faxing is actually growing in popularity.
