Relic
Relic: Sunscreen
To prevent being painfully burned by the sun, one puts on sunscreen to reduce the harmful effects of the sun’s rays on human skin. However, we never always had...
Relic: Gasoline
Gasoline, or petrol, has powered vehicles all throughout history. While gasoline has had a profound effect on our society, it has also helped us move more quickly between two...
Relic: Polaroid Instant Camera
For many years, my mother talked about people wanting things instantly and how detrimental it was to want things right away. That was her telling me (in a roundabout...
Relic: Slide Rule
Going back to school means new gadgets—whether it be the latest smartphone or laptop or something that does its job. Going back to school also means new things not...
Relic: HD DVD
Growing up in the late 1990s and early 2000s meant the advent of high definition television (HDTV). I remember seeing one and thinking that it was the pinnacle of...
Relic: Screw and Screwdriver
Caring for your gadgets goes further than cleaning your smartphone’s screen or making sure the insides of your PC aren’t dusty. Sometimes, this means taking it apart and replacing...
Relic: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer
What is a flagship? Generally, a flagship device tends to be a cut above the rest; it has additional features some of the company’s other products might not have....
Relic: Chlorofluorocarbons
Nothing strikes more fear into the environmentalist than the word chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). While used for many years, CFCs have been cited as a major contributor to global warming in...
Relic: The Video Game Arcade
Many people get together at the mall to play the latest video games. Some of the earlier arcades had traditional games such as pinball, shooting games, and slot machines....