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How (and why) I bent the rules to raise a gay Tamagotchi

Fans have long lamented Bandai’s bias toward heteronormative dynamics.

Culture

Freewrite's new smart typewriter is a spiritual AlphaSmart successor

The Freewrite Alpha is cheaper and smaller than the company's previous E ink typewriters, and it's headed to Indiegogo.

Tech

Nike's new AR experience highlights archival styles

Made in partnership with global creative company Buck, the WebAR feature allows consumers to explore vintage Nike products.

Style
Tamagotchi Pix Party is pictured in the pink and purple "Baloons" color scheme

Tamagotchi Pix Party is everything the first-gen Pix hoped to be

From camera quality and battery life to those notorious touch buttons, Pix Party brings upgrades all around.

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Higround and Sega collab on chaotic Sonic, Dreamcast keyboards

The collab features three Sonic-themed mechanical keyboards, but the Dreamcast one is the chef’s kiss.

Tech
Microsoft "Hardwear" clothing collection designed by Gavin Mathieu

Microsoft’s first-ever clothing capsule features its iconic desktop background, of course

Designed by Jerry Lorenzo and Nipsey Hussle collaborator Gavin Mathieu.

Style
The 8BitDo Pro 2 just feels good to hold, especially in games that require a good D-Pad.

Why the 8BitDo Pro 2 is the best controller for retro gaming

It's always great to play retro games on the original controller, but the 8BitDo Pro 2 is actually better than the real thing.

Reviews

TikTok users love to watch this guy’s drawing robots screw up

Social web pioneer Joshua Schachter’s perfectly imperfect @robotsdraw account has gone viral in recent months.

Art
MNT Pocket Reform fully modular laptop

MNT's mini laptop takes modularity to new heights

The Pocket Reform even comes with a trackball for some serious retro vibes.

Tech
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How old tech like iPods have become hot fashion accessories

In today’s highly digitized world, people are falling back to outdated electronics like iPods, wired headphones, and ‘00s tech toys to find a sense of comfort — and style.

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