Technology & Innovation
The World’s Strangest Technology Based Sports
Mobile throwing is a sport that started in Finland in 2000. Participants throw mobile phones and are judged by method & distance.
From classic hardware that shaped the tech world to the latest must-have gadgets, technology is always evolving! Whether it’s retro gaming consoles, vintage computers, or cutting-edge smartphones and smart devices, every piece of tech has a story.
Explore the history, innovation, and fascinating facts behind hardware, gadgets, and devices through the ages.
Technology & Innovation
The World’s Strangest Technology Based Sports
Mobile throwing is a sport that started in Finland in 2000. Participants throw mobile phones and are judged by method & distance.
Technology & Innovation
10 Surprising Uses of “Scratch & Sniff” Technology
Did you know that Katy Perry’s album Teenage Dream smelt of cotton candy when scratched?
Technology & Innovation
The History of the PC
In 1982, the Commodore 64 was the highest-selling single personal computer ever, with over 20 million sold by 1994.
Technology & Innovation
The “Netflix and Chill” Button
The wireless Netflix and Chill button can sync with certain devices, and uses your wireless lighting system to dim your lights.
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Nintendo’s Wii U
The Nintendo Wii U gamepad is not only a controller, additional screen, and separate console, but can also control your TV!
Games & Toys
20 Interesting Facts About the Nintendo 64
The final Nintendo 64 cartridge game ever made was "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and was released in 2002.
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Sony’s Playstation 4
In order to prevent wire cluttering, designers of the PS4 created a downwards slope at the back of the console.
Games & Toys
Interesting Facts About Microsoft’s Xbox One
Did you know you can Skype with your friends whilst watching TV or playing a game with an Xbox One?
Games & Toys
Amazing Facts On The Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 gaming console was originally released in 1977 under the name Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS).
Technology & Innovation
100 Surprising Technology Facts That You Didn’t Know
"Phantom Vibration Syndrome" is the name for when someone thinks their phone is vibrating, but it isn’t.
Technology & Innovation
10 Amazing Facts About The Apple Lisa
The Apple Lisa was the 1st commercial computer with on screen graphics and a mouse. Before the Lisa computers were all text-based.
Games & Toys
26 Facts About the Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast was the very first games console to allow players to play in realtime online together.