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Old Internet·1mo ago·8 min
The Strange Story of Maps.earth: A Free Map's Wild Dream
Remember Maps.earth? This free, open-source mapping project aimed to challenge big tech, but its strange journey and big ambitions are often forgotten.
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Weird Science·2mo ago·5 min
Inside Europe's Bold Plan for a New Kind of Web Search
Discover the ambitious EU project that aimed to change how we find information online. Learn about its goals and why it mattered for internet freedom.
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History Tales·2mo ago·5 min
The Strange Story of Hey, GitHub: AI's Forgotten Promise
Remember 'Hey, GitHub'? Explore the strange, forgotten story of this ambitious AI coding assistant and its mysterious waiting list signup. What happened to it?
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History Tales·2mo ago·5 min
Why Building an E-Ink Weather Display is Still Cool
Discover the forgotten tale of building a custom e-ink weather display. Learn why this DIY project remains popular and how it brings tech magic into your home.
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