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Smartwatch goes retro: smartwatch hack runs Windows 95

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Smartwatch runs windows 95

If you ever feel like going back to the 90s, listen to grunge, and be amazed at just how many megabytes fit in a CD as opposed to a floppy disk, this hack is for you.

Who needs Android OS when you can straight up run classic Windows 95 on your smartwear and gadgets? Although not useful at all unless you want to run some classic games like Wing Commander or Ultima 7, the fact that it’s possible to just cram an old OS from 20 years ago in a smartwatch is commendable. See how it works in the video below these lines.

Via The Verge

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Second-gen IOIO in the works: embraces the wireless revolution, cuts cost

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Second-gen IOIO in the works, embraces the wireless revolution

Ytai Ben-Tsvi's IOIO board is quite the hit with the Android-hacking DIY crowd. But, that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement on the $50 dev board. A second-gen version is in the works that adds the ability to connect to a computer as a USB device (not just as a host) or via Bluetooth, without the need for a intermediary controller like an Arduino. Perhaps most exciting for those interested in tinkering with DIY Android phone accessories, is the plan to cut the price of the new IOIO. How much less the next version will cost isn't clear yet, but even just $5 could make a major difference. For more details check out Ytai's blog post at the source link.

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