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The Control Room of a German Submarine from 1918

April 2, 2013   Uncategorized
Taken in November of 1918 these two photos show the inside of the UB-110 German Submarine. The valves were used to control the submarine and the reverse image is of four torpedo tubes used against a merchant ship in July 1918. Soon after the attack the submarine sunk and later was salvaged, but scrapped. Follow the via to see much larger images. [Tyne and Wear Archives via Twisted Sifter] More »


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The Control Room of a German Submarine from 1918

April 2, 2013   Uncategorized
Taken in November of 1918 these two photos show the inside of the UB-110 German Submarine. The valves were used to control the submarine and the reverse image is of four torpedo tubes used against a merchant ship in July 1918. Soon after the attack the submarine sunk and later was salvaged, but scrapped. Follow the via to see much larger images. [Tyne and Wear Archives via Twisted Sifter] More »


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Review: TwelveSouth’s BookBook case for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro

March 31, 2013   Apple, Mac
We’ve reviewed and enjoyed a number of TwelveSouth products over the years. We were intrigued by the hollowed out book idea with the company’s original BookBook case for the MacBook Air and since it has brought out similar hand distressed leather BookBook cases for other Apple devices, like the iPhone and iPad mini. While maybe [...]
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12 Classic Cameras That Look Nothing Like Cameras

January 18, 2013   Gadgets
The dvent of digital photography has transformed how we view the world around us. The breadth and scope of our image capture devices has exploded. But not even the most ingenious action cam can compare to the sheer audacity of these awesome rigs collected by our friends at Ooobject. More »


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Vintage Packaging of Famous Products Makes Me Want to Live in Yesterday

January 12, 2013   Uncategorized
We just went to CES and saw a lot of the gadgets we'll be playing with in the future. But it didn't make me as excited as seeing all of these old products with vintage packaging. I wish every product could go back to its vintage packaging. More »


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Severe Cold War Cameras Make Funky Modern Lamps [Lighting]

August 23, 2012   Uncategorized
These days, camera talk is all Canon-Nikon-Sony, but during the Cold War Zenit and Praktica ruled the lightwaves in Russia and East Germany respectively. These repurposed vintage models pay homage to th...
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Severe Cold War Cameras Make Funky Modern Lamps [Lighting]

August 23, 2012   Uncategorized
These days, camera talk is all Canon-Nikon-Sony, but during the Cold War Zenit and Praktica ruled the lightwaves in Russia and East Germany respectively. These repurposed vintage models pay homage to th...
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If Only Digital Cameras Were as Beautiful as These Restored Vintage Rangefinders [Video]

May 29, 2012   Uncategorized
There is so much beauty in those dusty old cameras you see at thrift stores and flea markets, but you don't buy them because they probably don't work at all. Ilott Vintage resurrects those treasures, a...
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Bizarre internal Apple video shows Steve Jobs rallying the troops against IBM

May 2, 2012   Apple
We're going to warn you up front: what you're about to see is eccentric, puzzling, and perhaps even disturbing. And undoubtedly, it's the fanboy film to end all fanboy films. According to Network World, who managed to get ahold of an internal 'rally ...
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Vintage Swiss Army Flashlights Look As Good As the Day They Were Never Used [Flashlights]

April 9, 2012   Uncategorized
It's dim, it gets hot, and it will probably chew through batteries faster than an electric car. But damned if this vintage Swiss Army flashlight dating back to the '50s and '60s isn't a lovely piece of ...
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