Tag: repair culture
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Century Gadgets That Endure: Repairing the Past in a Disposable Tech World
Century gadgets endure: a living history in Western Australia In a world of single-use electronics, a quiet counterculture clings to devices built to last. Across Western Australia, century gadgets—from old film cameras to early video gear and sturdy kitchen appliances—are being kept alive not by corporations, but by the hands of collectors, repairers, and everyday…
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Century gadgets stand the test of time in disposable era
Century gadgets stand the test of time in disposable era In an era when new gadgets fly off shelves and quickly become obsolete, a quieter story is unfolding along Western Australia’s coast. Century gadgets — cameras, film reels, and early video gear — are not merely relics; they’re living pieces of technology that many people…
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Century Gadgets Endure in a Disposable Tech Era Today
Century Gadgets Endure in a Disposable Tech Era Today In the sunlit towns along Western Australia’s south coast, a quiet movement is proving that century-old gadgets can outlast the latest smartphones. Ron Coald, living in Albany, has built a significant collection of film cameras, projectors, and related gear that traces the evolution of media technology…