Iain
@mathan416.bsky.social
He/Him, LGBTQ+, geek - very much into retro gaming, tech, home automation, travel, music, and a bunch of other stuff.
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The plus: in an incredible intersection of my nerd interests, two albums I cherish are being marketed as jigsaw puzzles! A must-buy, right?
The minus: the albums in question are Orbital’s “green” and “brown” albums, the design of which make for emphatically hostile puzzles.
The minus: the albums in question are Orbital’s “green” and “brown” albums, the design of which make for emphatically hostile puzzles.
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The plus: in an incredible intersection of my nerd interests, two albums I cherish are being marketed as jigsaw puzzles! A must-buy, right?
The minus: the albums in question are Orbital’s “green” and “brown” albums, the design of which make for emphatically hostile puzzles.
The minus: the albums in question are Orbital’s “green” and “brown” albums, the design of which make for emphatically hostile puzzles.
I’ve been watching a lot of videos about building your own #6502-based computer in hardware. I’m intrigued and want to do it, but I’m trying to figure what I would use it for.
Love doing maker stuff but only if it’s truly practical. Obviously it would be super #educational which I’m all 👍 about.
Love doing maker stuff but only if it’s truly practical. Obviously it would be super #educational which I’m all 👍 about.
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’ve been watching a lot of videos about building your own #6502-based computer in hardware. I’m intrigued and want to do it, but I’m trying to figure what I would use it for.
Love doing maker stuff but only if it’s truly practical. Obviously it would be super #educational which I’m all 👍 about.
Love doing maker stuff but only if it’s truly practical. Obviously it would be super #educational which I’m all 👍 about.
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So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.
Got it.
Got it.
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.
Got it.
Got it.
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The single was originally released in 1984 but only became a club hit in the US before being re-recorded and re-released in late 1985, becoming a major global success. It is being celebrated by BBC Radio 2 as part of "Pet Shop Boys, Forty" from 8pm GMT this evening.
BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies, Pet Shop Boys, Forty
Gary celebrates Pet Shop Boys at 40, with our second hour dedicated to the iconic duo.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The single was originally released in 1984 but only became a club hit in the US before being re-recorded and re-released in late 1985, becoming a major global success. It is being celebrated by BBC Radio 2 as part of "Pet Shop Boys, Forty" from 8pm GMT this evening.
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Steam Machine? GabeCube?
Nah.
The Orange Box.
Nah.
The Orange Box.
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Steam Machine? GabeCube?
Nah.
The Orange Box.
Nah.
The Orange Box.
A beautiful view from the 49th floor of CIBC Square downtown
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A beautiful view from the 49th floor of CIBC Square downtown
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Robyn - Honey (Tuffcub Chilled Edit)
YouTube video by Tuffcub
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Friday Remix #2: Something totally me, Mel C's new track is disco so took it the other way. Reach for the lasers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2t-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2t-...
Melanie C - Sweat (Tuffcub Remix Edit)
YouTube video by Tuffcub
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Friday Remix #2: Something totally me, Mel C's new track is disco so took it the other way. Reach for the lasers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2t-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2t-...
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A new video for the previously unreleased short version of the PSB song, “The way through the woods”, is released today on YouTube as part of the “Emmi Aid” compilation album which is released today. Link to watch below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesD...
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A new video for the previously unreleased short version of the PSB song, “The way through the woods”, is released today on YouTube as part of the “Emmi Aid” compilation album which is released today. Link to watch below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesD...
Of course we’ve got #Tron on the cabinet. I finally won two of the games! I admit, I’ve not spent a lot of time playing the Tron arcade game. *hangs head in shame*
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Of course we’ve got #Tron on the cabinet. I finally won two of the games! I admit, I’ve not spent a lot of time playing the Tron arcade game. *hangs head in shame*
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🕹️ Everything you need to know about the Vectrex Mini: vectrex.com/vectrex-mini...
Vectrex Mini Details
Vectrex Mini Details Experience the spirit of the original Vectrex in a modern, compact format. After three years of development and refinement, the Vectrex Mini is ready for production. The Kickstart...
vectrex.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🕹️ Everything you need to know about the Vectrex Mini: vectrex.com/vectrex-mini...
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And what better way to finish today's #Mastertronic game reviews than by taking a look at the #ZXSpectrum version of Chiller as part of our #horror week mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Halloween #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Chiller (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Chiller is a platform game where you need to collect the flashing crosses in the five screens to rescue your girlfriend. This the most controversial game released by Mastertronic with the artwork clea...
mastertronic.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
And what better way to finish today's #Mastertronic game reviews than by taking a look at the #ZXSpectrum version of Chiller as part of our #horror week mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Halloween #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
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It’s more than just bad priorities. It’s about lack of basic decency.
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s more than just bad priorities. It’s about lack of basic decency.
The @atari.com Gamestation Go is a fun handheld! I’m impressed!
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The @atari.com Gamestation Go is a fun handheld! I’m impressed!
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A fair @bfastallday.bsky.social review of TRON: ARES — it’s way better than they (and I) had expected.
Critics had knives out for Leto, but he’s remarkably not the bad guy here (literally & figuratively).
Fun/dumb lore for fans, big fun loud action for everyone else.
youtu.be/Jv20UYwPt4o?...
Critics had knives out for Leto, but he’s remarkably not the bad guy here (literally & figuratively).
Fun/dumb lore for fans, big fun loud action for everyone else.
youtu.be/Jv20UYwPt4o?...
TRON: ARES Movie Review | Jared Leto | Greta Lee | Evan Peters
YouTube video by Breakfast All Day movie reviews
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A fair @bfastallday.bsky.social review of TRON: ARES — it’s way better than they (and I) had expected.
Critics had knives out for Leto, but he’s remarkably not the bad guy here (literally & figuratively).
Fun/dumb lore for fans, big fun loud action for everyone else.
youtu.be/Jv20UYwPt4o?...
Critics had knives out for Leto, but he’s remarkably not the bad guy here (literally & figuratively).
Fun/dumb lore for fans, big fun loud action for everyone else.
youtu.be/Jv20UYwPt4o?...
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"wild carrot."
that's just disturbing...
that's just disturbing...
The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot? | Una Mullally
The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot? | Una Mullally
Record numbers of pupils are seeking opt-outs from compulsory learning. This is misguided – Irish is a portal to a world of imagination, says journalist Una Mullally
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM
"wild carrot."
that's just disturbing...
that's just disturbing...
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3️⃣ OUT TODAY: Playdate system update 3.0. Now with Folders, and a new Game Library app. Organize your games, your way.
⬇️ Get it: Playdate > Settings > System > System Update
🔡 Read more about it: help.play.date/manual/3.0/
⬇️ Get it: Playdate > Settings > System > System Update
🔡 Read more about it: help.play.date/manual/3.0/
October 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
3️⃣ OUT TODAY: Playdate system update 3.0. Now with Folders, and a new Game Library app. Organize your games, your way.
⬇️ Get it: Playdate > Settings > System > System Update
🔡 Read more about it: help.play.date/manual/3.0/
⬇️ Get it: Playdate > Settings > System > System Update
🔡 Read more about it: help.play.date/manual/3.0/
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I stand with PBS.
I stand with NPR.
I stand with Stephen Colbert.
I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
I stand with the First Amendment.
PERIOD.*
*Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
I stand with NPR.
I stand with Stephen Colbert.
I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
I stand with the First Amendment.
PERIOD.*
*Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
September 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I stand with PBS.
I stand with NPR.
I stand with Stephen Colbert.
I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
I stand with the First Amendment.
PERIOD.*
*Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
I stand with NPR.
I stand with Stephen Colbert.
I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.
I stand with the First Amendment.
PERIOD.*
*Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
I’ve been working on a fun 70s/80s inspired electronic games project featuring an Adafruit Macropad. The second last game is complete. Now working on the final game.
August 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’ve been working on a fun 70s/80s inspired electronic games project featuring an Adafruit Macropad. The second last game is complete. Now working on the final game.
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Over the weekend @theretroasylum.bsky.social interviewed the people behind the ZX Spectrum Next to chat to them about their latest Kickstarter campaign: youtu.be/JpK9sbkWSb0?...
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next 3rd KIckstarter Interview with Henrique Olifiers & Chris Hill
YouTube video by The Official Retro Asylum Youtube Channel
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July 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Over the weekend @theretroasylum.bsky.social interviewed the people behind the ZX Spectrum Next to chat to them about their latest Kickstarter campaign: youtu.be/JpK9sbkWSb0?...
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Thought I'd check in on the ZX Next Issue 3's progress. It's getting perilously close to beating what the 2nd issue did, and they're not halfway through the campaign yet. £2 million looks very doable indeed. Nice to see the guys doing so bloody well with it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next: the evolution of the Speccy computer, now expanded into the world of the Sinclair QL, C64 and... More!
www.kickstarter.com
August 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Thought I'd check in on the ZX Next Issue 3's progress. It's getting perilously close to beating what the 2nd issue did, and they're not halfway through the campaign yet. £2 million looks very doable indeed. Nice to see the guys doing so bloody well with it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...
Damn! NIN are back to the Pretty Hate Machine sound updated for 2025! youtu.be/-Sj-FmI5JfA
Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Nine Inch Nails
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Damn! NIN are back to the Pretty Hate Machine sound updated for 2025! youtu.be/-Sj-FmI5JfA
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Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦
July 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦
Bahahahhah - no amount of him changing his staff, firing his sales guy, etc will bring Tesla back to where it was just over a year ago.
Musk has to fire himself. Just step down, and let more competent people take over.
Musk has to fire himself. Just step down, and let more competent people take over.
June 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Bahahahhah - no amount of him changing his staff, firing his sales guy, etc will bring Tesla back to where it was just over a year ago.
Musk has to fire himself. Just step down, and let more competent people take over.
Musk has to fire himself. Just step down, and let more competent people take over.