Yashica has unveiled the Tank, a compact digital camera in the $100 range. While its exterior emphasizes a retro aesthetic, it features a configuration designed to target vloggers by including 4K video recording and a rotating screen. Sales are scheduled to begin around March 27, 2026. The Tank uses a 12-megapixel 2.8-inch CMOS sensor. Photos are based on 12 megapixels, with 24-megapixel and 36-megapixel options also announced. Video recording supports up to 4K at 30 frames per second. Autofocus and a built-in flash are also included. […]
MAINGEAR, a U.S. custom PC manufacturer, has unveiled the Retro98, a new limited-edition desktop product that puts 1990s aesthetics front and center. The Retro98 emphasizes that while its exterior is designed to resemble a beige tower PC from 1998, its internal specifications are filled with the latest components from 2026. The case is based on the Silverstone FLP02 Style, and it is reported to retain legacy elements such as a turbo button and digital display on the front. The sales configuration is based on the Quickship model, with the 5070 specification priced at $2,499 [… ]
Swedish electronic instrument brand Teenage Engineering has unveiled the EP-40 Redeem sampler and the EP-2350 Ting portable microphone, inspired by reggae and dancehall sound system cultures. The EP-40 Redeem is a variant based on the EP-133 KO II released in 2023; it retains the hardware while redesigning the software, sound configuration, and exterior. The EP-40 Redeem is equipped with over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds. Reggae producers King Jammy and Mad Professor [… ]
Retro handheld gaming consoles have rapidly diversified in size and shape in recent years. The clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP, which protected the screen while still being pocketable, remains a strong reference. Miyu has unveiled the Miyu Mini Flip, a modern emulation device that emulates this memory. The company explains that it has improved the hinge structure to enhance durability. When closed, the device is a square measuring 2.68 inches on each side and […]
Timex has reissued its first LCD digital watch from 1975 for a modern look. This "Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue" captures the design and spirit of the SSQ (Solid State Quartz) model released half a century ago, while reimagining it with a contemporary touch. The original SSQ, released in 1975, was the world's first to feature an always-on LCD display, addressing the inconvenience of LED digital watches requiring the press of a button to display the time. This technology […]
Elon Musk's "Tesla Diner" has opened in Los Angeles. This burger and fries restaurant is more than just a restaurant; it's a technologically complex space featuring a movie theater, a Supercharger charging station, and robots serving customers. With a "retro-futurism" concept, Tesla Diner is overseen by renowned chef Eric Greenspan, offering a modern take on classic American diner fare like the Tesla Burger, chicken and waffles, and epic bacon. Prices range from $4 to $15, […]
Twix has rebranded in collaboration with design studio JKR. The new logo retains the signature elements of the original logo while adding a modern touch. The rounded "T" shape, used from 1979 to 2010, evokes a retro feel. The removal of the "pause" icon from the "i" in the original logo disappointed some fans. Along with its new brand identity, Twix has launched a global campaign, "Two is more than one." Previously, the logo featured a left-right bar for selecting […]
How modern logos would look in 1984 is a retro style logo rebranding project by KXDGraphics Studio. This project is not simply a filter on famous logos, but rather imagines what the brand would have looked like in the 80s. The logo animation is played on a low resolution monitor with blurry pixels. KXDGraphics is a design studio of Kostya Petrenko, a graphic designer based in Prague, Czech Republic, and is a 1980s inspired […]
Nuveo collaborates with TAITO to recreate the legendary game Space Invaders as an exquisite watch. This limited edition collection elevates digital heritage to mechanical art through design and technology. The watch’s dial features a layered design. The outermost ring indicates the hour, with a translucent plate beneath. Beneath that is a moving minute disc, while the famous squid-shaped Space Invader in the center circles the seconds. The squid invader in the center is a Japanese […]
Apollo Instruments unveiled the DSKY Moonwatch. This wristwatch replicates the DSKY computer interface used in space exploration missions. DSKY served as a key computer interface connecting astronauts and the spacecraft's guidance, navigation, and control systems, providing real-time data and command entry. The Moonwatch consists of three parts. The small screen on the right displays the time, date, time zone, stopwatch, alarm, and GPS navigation, while the small screen on the right displays a seven-segment display and an electroluminescent […]
Sony has released a special software update and limited-edition products to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation. Elements like the original boot-up sound have been brought back, generating a buzz among players. For a limited time, you can change the PlayStation 5's startup screen to an early PlayStation theme. Players can choose between themes from each generation, from PS1 to PS4, and a special 30th-anniversary theme. Depending on the theme you choose, […]
