All posts tagged: Ultimate

Tinkerer transforms a filthy 1990s PlayStation into the ‘ultimate PS1’

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Older video game consoles from the ’90s might not have the same level of fancy graphics or perform as well as the expensive beasts of today.One advantage they do have—they were built with repairability in mind. That modularity means they tend to have a longer shelf life, and makes them ripe for tinkering and modding for those so inclined. Elliot Coll, a YouTuber who runs the channel Retro Future, is one of those tinkerers. His most recent project: taking a trashed and neglected original PlayStation and upgrading it with an assortment of modern bells and whistles. It’s like the video game enthusiast version of restoring old muscle cars with modern parts that make them more drivable—and less likely to blow up in smoke. In this case, Coll outfitted a three-decade-old device with 1080p HDMI output, SD card game loading, a wireless controller, and USB-C charging. The end result, he says, is the “ultimate PS1.” I Built the Ultimate PlayStation …

Why Filmmaker Ming Wong Is the Ultimate Shape-Shifter

Published by Jenni Sidey

In the hushed, reverent galleries of the National Gallery in London, saints usually suffer in silence. Not so in the hands of Ming Wong, who was given unparalleled access to the museum’s collection of European masterpieces during a residency last year. In his latest film Dance of the Sun on the Water | Saltatio Solis in Aqua, the Berlin-based, Singaporean artist reimagines Saint Sebastian, the third-century Roman centurion and Christian martyr who was shot through with arrows, as a slippery, time-traveling figure—queer, cinematic icon and shape-shifter—splintered across languages, bodies, and histories. Source link

The Flipper One may be the ultimate Linux PC for hackers in 2026 – and I’m excited

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Flipper Zero is a versatile, beginner-friendly hacking tool. The Flipper One adds power and Linux for more advanced use. Wi-Fi is built in, but NFC, RFID, and sub-GHz are removed. Without doubt, my favorite gadget from the past few years has been the Flipper Zero — a pocket-sized Swiss Army knife that grants its owner access to a digital world otherwise off-limits. Also: My 6 favorite Bluetooth gadgets that make life easier (and are worth every penny) By using its cutesy pixel-art dolphin interface, even complete newbies to hacking can immediately start reading, copying, and even emulating RFID, NFC, radio remotes, iButtons, and digital keycards. It even includes its own GPIO interface for direct, wired access to devices, and an IR emitter to interface with devices that use remote controls. With some extra modules, you can even start exploring things like Wi-Fi hacking. Image of the Flipper One, posted by the founder of the company. Pavel Zhovner I love the Zero — …

Teeth ‘N’ Smiles review: Self Esteem is the ultimate 60s rock star

Published by Daniella Wilson

A star rating of 3 out of 5. It’s very common when imagining the world of ’60s rock and roll, to conjure up an image tainted with Hollywood glamour. To see the life of drink, drugs and sex while travelling on the road through the rose-tinted lens of an Annie Leibovitz photoshoot. So it’s unbelievably refreshing when you get a rather more British take on it, that is a seedy, unkempt, patchwork version, that literally reeks of cigar smoke and every single thing on stage is brown. This is the world of David Hare’s Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, a play originally written in 1975 when the idealistic world of classic rock was fading into raw defiance of punk, when, as Hare puts it, conversations about “civil rights and the radical overhaul of society” had become “drinkers talking about themselves and their relationships”. The premise is simple and based on a real-world instance, when The Rolling Stones, at the peak of fame, were booked to perform at an Oxford University ball, leading him to the question: what …

Chuck Norris Was the Ultimate Meme of the 2000s

Published by Daniella Wilson

To Baby Boomers, Chuck Norris was a legitimate martial arts master. To Gen X, he was Colonel Braddock from Missing In Action and Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger. But to a wider swath of millennials and older Gen Z, he was the man who created the grand canyon when he went skydiving, who the boogeyman looks for under his bed and who built the same hospital he was born in. Norris, who died Friday at 86 after being hospitalized a day prior, will of course be remembered in Hollywood as an uber-manly action star whose very brand was built on being tough, similar to the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. But that campy level of machismo gave way to an even more ubiquitous spot in a later era of the pop-culture zeitgeist — as a famous meme thanks to Chuck Norris Facts. Based on the sheer longevity of the category, there’s a case to be made that Chuck Norris was the defining meme of the 2000s, up there with other famed web trends …

How to Make Coffee in the Bialetti Moka Pot: The “Ultimate Techique”

Published by José Betancourt

In Italy, roughly 70% of households have a Bialetti Moka Pot. And chances are you have one too. But are you using it the right way? Probably not, says James Hoffmann, the author of The World Atlas of Coffee. Above, he sets the record straight, demonstrating the best technique for making a great cup of coffee. Enjoy this public service announcement and use it well. If you would like to sign up for Open Culture’s free email newsletter, please find it here. It’s a great way to see our new posts, all bundled in one email, each day. If you would like to support the mission of Open Culture, consider making a donation to our site. It’s hard to rely 100% on ads, and your contributions will help us continue providing the best free cultural and educational materials to learners everywhere. You can contribute through PayPal, Patreon, and Venmo (@openculture). Thanks! Related Content The Bialetti Moka Express: The History of Italy’s Iconic Coffee Maker, and How to Use It the Right Way Deep Fried Coffee: A Very Disturbing …

David’s Quest to Become the Ultimate Status Protein Bar

Published by Sam Flores

Standing 17 feet tall in a glimmer of white marble at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence is the statue of David, his musculature carefully chiseled by the hand of Michelangelo, a portrait of the biblical hero who, despite all odds, defeated Goliath. The unlikely eponym follows more than 500 years later, gleaming from the shelves of most major supermarkets, gyms, and convenience stores across America today. It is, of course, the David Bar, easily identified by its shiny gold packaging and bold block letters. Its cofounder, Peter Rahal, started the company alongside Zach Ranen after selling his first, RxBar, to Kellogg’s for $600 million in 2017. Since David’s debut, it’s grown into a $725 million business. Its main investors include podcaster and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and longevity guru Peter Attia (who now serves as the company’s chief science officer); their combined Instagram followings of 9.4 million helped catapult the status protein bar to mainstream popularity. In the fall, David moved into a new office to accommodate their rapid expansion. Rahal emerges from his desk, tall, …

Whispering Power: Theon Design’s Quest for the Ultimate 911

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Theon Design has elevated the art of bespoke automotive restoration with its latest Porsche 911 commission. This reimagined 911 (964) seamlessly combines the timeless appeal of classic design with the precision of modern engineering. The result is a vehicle that embodies a harmonious blend of heritage, performance, and personalized luxury. Designed for a British client, this masterpiece is tailored for optimal usability on UK roads, showcasing Theon Design’s expertise in crafting vehicles that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Timeless Design Meets Modern Craftsmanship The restoration process begins with an unwavering focus on design. The car’s exterior is finished in a nostalgic “Medium Ivory” paint, complemented by Grand Prix White stripes and Copper Brown Metallic accents. These carefully chosen details evoke the spirit of the 1970s, striking a balance between vintage charm and contemporary sophistication. The addition of Polished Eclipse Chrome further enhances the aesthetic, creating a seamless blend of old-world elegance and modern refinement. To achieve both aesthetic and functional excellence, Theon Design incorporates aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites into the body panels. This motorsport-grade material …

Commodore 64 Ultimate review – it’s like 1982 all over again!

Published by Sam Flores

The emotional hit was something I didn’t expect, although perhaps I should have. The Commodore 64 Ultimate, a new version of the legendary 8-bit computer, comes in a box designed to resemble the original packaging – a photo of the machine itself on a background of deep blue fading into a series of white stripes. Then when you open it, you find an uncannily accurate replica of what fans lovingly referred to as the breadbox – the chunky, sloped Commodore 64, in hues of brown and beige, the red LED in one corner above the row of fawn-coloured function keys. It’s like 1982 all over again. My dad bought us a C64 in late 1983. It was our second computer after the ZX81 and it felt like an enormous leap into the future with its detailed colour graphics, advanced sound chip and proper grown-up keyboard. We unpacked it on our dinner table, plugging it into a small portable TV and loading the one game we had, a very basic Donkey Kong clone named Crazy Kong. …

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