#1980sTech

Did You Know

@didyouknow.streetwi.se.ap.brid.gy

6 months ago

Did you know the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) dates back to the 1980s? 🤯 The first recognized IoT device was a modified Coca-Cola vending machine at Carnegie Mellon in 1982! It could report inventory and drink temperatures over the internet. 🚀 This early innovation proved everyday objects could be […]

Did You Know

@didyouknow.streetwi.se.ap.brid.gy

6 months ago

. Imagine checking remotely if your drink was cold and available! This early IoT experiment laid the groundwork for today's smart tech. #IoT #TechHistory #Innovation #SmartDevices #1980sTech #ConnectedFuture (2/2)

Did You Know

@didyouknow.streetwi.se.ap.brid.gy

6 months ago

Did you know the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) existed in the 1980s? 🤯 The first IoT device was a Coca-Cola vending machine at Carnegie Mellon University in 1982! 🍾 This genius setup let users check drink availability & temps remotely via a simple computer system. A true pioneer of smart tech! 💡 […]

Retro Techie

@retrotechie.bsky.social

7 months ago

Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? for DOS (1989) #RetroTech #DOS #DOSGaming #80sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech

Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? for DOS (1989)

#RetroTech #DOS #DOSGaming #80sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech

The National Museum of Computing

@tnmoc.bsky.social

9 months ago

Retro Electro Jumble We are running a Retro Electro Jumble to dispose of items that are not part of our collection. Please come along and pick up some bargains!

Retro Jumble -Step back to the 80s on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM Grab a piece of computing history (Amstrad, Commodore, Dragon & more!). Your ticket includes £10 off any Jumble purchase & FREE museum entry. Don't miss out! Book now: ow.ly/nqZv50WhhCO #VintageComputers #1980sTech

Retro Techie

@retrotechie.bsky.social

11 months ago

Prodigy’s weather service circa 1988 (from Les Briney) #RetroTech #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech #ProdigyOnline #Prodigy

Prodigy’s weather service circa 1988 (from Les Briney)

#RetroTech #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech #ProdigyOnline #Prodigy

Retro Techie

@retrotechie.bsky.social

11 months ago

VCR Plus+, an easier way to schedule shows to record #RetroTech #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #1980sTech #VCR

VCR Plus+, an easier way to schedule shows to record

#RetroTech #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1990sTech #1980sTech #VCR

Retro Techie

@retrotechie.bsky.social

1 year ago

DeskMate 2 - Tandy’s GUI of the 80s (before Windows 3.1) for their computers sold at RadioShack #RetroTech #80sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech #Tandy #DeskMate

DeskMate 2 - Tandy’s GUI of the 80s (before Windows 3.1) for their computers sold at RadioShack

#RetroTech #80sComputing #DigitalNostalgia #OldSchoolTech #TechThrowback #1980sTech #Tandy #DeskMate

Dave F

@siliconundergro.bsky.social

1 year ago

Thomas Rattigan, short-lived Commodore CEO Going from a $237 million loss to a $22 million profit in a quarter wasn't enough

On April 1, 1986, Thomas Rattigan was promoted to Commodore CEO. But what happened to him in April 1987 after he turned around a $237 million loss felt like a cruel April Fool's joke. #RetroComputing #Commodore64 #CorporateDrama #TechHistory #1980sTech dfarq.homeip.net/thomas-ratti...

Dave F

@siliconundergro.bsky.social

1 year ago

IBM PC/XT Model 5160 It was standard office equipment in the 80s but not until the price came down

42 years ago, IBM released the successor to its very successful IBM PC. Dubbed the PC/XT, it added a hard drive and more expansion slots while still running at the same speed. And at a pretty steep price. #retrocomputing #vintagecomputers #1980stech #techhistory dfarq.homeip.net/ibm-pc-xt-mo...