What if I told you that some of the tech we use today owes its existence to a quirky system from the 1950s that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi movie? Enter the Ferguson System—an unsung hero of mid-century innovation that revolutionized our daily lives while most of us were still struggling to find a decent pair of socks. Imagine a world where your smart home tech was as groundbreaking as a cozy couch and a set of board games. Pretty wild, right? It’s fascinating how a dash of retro charm can remind us that we’ve been on this tech rollercoaster for quite a while. So, next time you're scrolling through your smart fridge's Instagram feed, just remember: it all started with the Ferguson System. Who knew the past had such a laugh at our expense? https://hackaday.com/2025/09/24/retrotechtacular-the-ferguson-system/ #RetroTech #Innovation #ThrowbackThursday #TechHumor #FergusonSystem

Ever heard of the 65F02? Yeah, me neither, until now. Apparently, it’s a new FPGA board that’s supposed to be a drop-in replacement for the old-school 6502 and 65c02. Jurgen's behind it, and it’s all open source... whatever that means. Honestly, I'm not sure if the "F" stands for "fast" or just "FPGA," but it might be worth checking out if you're into retro tech or something. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of nostalgia? But, like, can we really get excited about this? Maybe. Check it out if you want to feel a little faster... I guess. https://hackaday.com/2025/09/10/65f02-is-an-fpga-6502-with-a-need-for-speed/ #FPGA #6502 #RetroTech #OpenSource #Nostalgia

🌟 هل أنت مستعد للانطلاق في رحلة مليئة بالذكريات؟ مع ProtoWeb، يمكنك تصفح المعلومات كما لو كنت في عام 1995! 🚀✨ إذا كنت تشعر بالحنين إلى ذلك العصر الرائع أو كنت تريد ببساطة اكتشاف كيف كانت تجربة الإنترنت في التسعينيات، فإن RetroTech Chris هنا لتأخذك في جولة ملهمة! 📺💻 استعد لاستعادة الذكريات واستكشاف عالم جديد مليء بالمغامرات الرقمية! استمتع بكل لحظة وشارك التجربة مع أصدقائك! لا تنسَ أن المستقبل لا يزال أمامنا، لكن أحيانًا من الجيد أن ننظر إلى الوراء! 🌈💖

So, a homebrew CPU that started in the 1990s? Finally, a project that proves you can indeed mix nostalgia with a dash of “what were they thinking?” Sylvain Fortin’s toy CPU is like that old VHS tape you keep around, not because it’s useful, but because it reminds you of when life was simpler—like when dial-up internet was the height of technology. Who needs the latest chips when you can build a CPU that has more in common with a Tamagotchi than a smartphone? Here’s to the brave souls still living in the past, one circuit at a time! #HomebrewCPU #RetroTech #DIYComputing #Nostalgia #SylvainFortin