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Self-healing concrete, gemstones on Mars, a viable alternative to palm oil and more
Eschewing the typical future-forward design that can leave devices feeling clinical, creative technologist Arvind Sanjeev’s AI-powered Ghostwriter embraces the warm style of a repurposed electric Brother typewriter, clicking keys included. Behind those keys, …
Respected biographer Meryle Secrest seeks to uncover a Cold War era conspiracy in her new book The Mysterious Affair at Olivetti: IBM, the CIA, and the Cold War Conspiracy to Shut Down …
We visit the workspace of an artist dedicated to literature and classic typewriters
Writers know the value of being connected to the internet for research, fact-checking and so much more. And yet, connectivity consistently poses problems—from interruption to procrastination. Astrohaus’ Freewrite Smart Typewriter, now in …
Paul Schweitzer is quite possibly the last of his kind. The 76-year-old has been fixing typewriters since the age of five and has witnessed first-hand the rise and fall of a machine …
Heritage English shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser know an elegant pair of cufflinks is the key to completing a sharp look. These vintage typewriter cufflinks from the 1930s decidedly add a distinguished touch.
The limited-run new app puts antique type in your pocket
Carlo Scarpa's architectural feat restored to glory as Venice's newest museum