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  1. ResearchBuzz: Firehose @[email protected] ·

    Associated Press: As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing. “While Silicon Valley has since moved on to shaping the future of artificial intelligence, these hardware enthusiasts are intent on saving the Atari, Commodore and IBM machines that are ancestors to today’s laptops, wearable devices and smart phones. Where others see junk, people like [Josh] Dersch see […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/08/10/associated-press-as-ai-grips-world-the-thrill-of-collecting-vintage-computers-is-growing/
    #collectors #hardware #historyoftechnology #internetculture #technologyhistory #vintagehardware
  2. Sanjay Mohindroo @[email protected] ·

    A genuine question for policymakers, leaders, and practitioners:
    If AI removes the reason many clerical and rule-based jobs existed—not just the tasks—what replaces employment as a source of stability and dignity?
    Curious to hear perspectives, especially from those working in government, policy, and large institutions. #AI #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #TechnologyHistory #AutomationImpact #ClericalWork #PublicSector #Governance #Employment #Productivity #AIReality #HumanInTheLoop
    stayingalive.in/cataloguing-st
    linkedin.com/pulse/ai-isnt-nex

    #ai #futureofwork #airevolution #technologyhistory #automationimpact #clericalwork
  3. Hacker News @[email protected] ·

    Analysis of Hedy Lamarr's Contribution to Spread-Spectrum Communication

    researchers.one/articles/24.01

    #HackerNews #HedyLamarr #SpreadSpectrum #CommunicationInnovation #TechnologyHistory

    #hackernews #hedylamarr #spreadspectrum #communicationinnovation #technologyhistory