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43 articlesThe latest tech news, updates, and in-depth coverage about retro — curated by the Blip Tech team.
Step Into the Digital Time Machine with the Virtual OS Museum
Relive four decades of computing history by booting up classic operating systems right from your modern web browser.
Resurrecting the Legend: The Open-Source i386 Built from Original Microcode
A masterclass in retro-engineering brings the classic 80386 processor back to life on modern FPGAs using its authentic internal instructions.
Unearthing Gaming History: Rare 1995 Footage Reveals Super Mario 64 Prototypes
A digital time capsule has been cracked open, offering a nostalgic look at the experimental origins of the Nintendo 64's greatest hits.
Retro Rescue: How the NES and SNES Classic Saved Nintendo from the Wii U's Shadow
Former president Reggie Fils-Aime reveals that Nintendo's hit miniature consoles were strategic lifelines launched to weather the commercial failure of the Wii U.
Google's Pixel Home Screens Get a Groovy Disco Makeover
Get ready to turn your phone into a miniature dance floor with Google's latest glittering aesthetic update.
Hamster’s Massive Vision: Over 800 Retro Classics Heading to Modern Consoles
One developer is on a quest to build the ultimate digital museum by bringing nearly a thousand legendary titles back to life.
Nintendo Revives the Red-Tinted Past: Five Virtual Boy Classics Land on Switch Online
Experience a blast of crimson nostalgia as the infamous Virtual Boy library finally makes its way to the modern era.
Tiny Powerhouse: iPod Nano Reimagined as a Triple-Monitor Workstation
Witness a nostalgic twist on modern productivity as a vintage iPod Nano powers an improbable three-monitor desktop configuration.
Beyond the Famicom: Forgotten Nintendo Classics May Join Console Archives
A treasure trove of Nintendo's earliest digital history could soon find a new home on modern platforms through an ambitious archival project.
The Offline Revolution: Why Gen Z is Resurrecting the Classic iPod
In an era of constant notifications, the simplest music player ever made is becoming the ultimate status symbol for a generation seeking focus.
SNK Revives 90s Fighting Icon: World Heroes Perfect Joins NEO GEO Premium Selection on PC
Experience a refined blast from the past as SNK brings the ultimate clash of historical legends to modern screens with new enhancements.
Lost to Time: The Heartbreaking Fate of Nintendo's Iconic Star Fox Puppets
The legendary physical puppets that defined the face of the original 1993 Star Fox have officially met a tragic end.
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