Apple Macintosh prototype #M0001 set to smash its own auction record

One of two Apple Macintosh prototypes extant and already the most valuable Apple Macintosh to have ever sold at auction, #M0001 is heading for auction at Bonhams’ History of Science & Technology Sale on 23 October 2024.Continue ReadingCategory: Collect… Continue reading Apple Macintosh prototype #M0001 set to smash its own auction record

Get set for the beatification of the original computer mouse

Douglas Engelbart demonstrates the computer mouse for the first time on 9 December, 1968. In his left hand is a coding keyset. The Engelbart/SRI concept helped change the world and one of the original first production prototypes looks set to recalibrate auction records on 10 September 2024

The computer mouse was one of those ideas that changed the world. It was such an intuitive and easy way to instruct a computer, that widespread global adoption followed and the impact of the humble computer mouse on society has been gargantuan. We’re just about to see how much the world recognises it.

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Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 set to create a ‘perfect storm’ at auction

Imagine a ‘perfect storm’ on the auction block, where historical importance, rarity, massive demand, the provenance of several of history’s most important people and fortuitous timing all coincide to multiply the sale price to unprecedented levels.Cont… Continue reading Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 set to create a ‘perfect storm’ at auction

Video: This 1,800-bhp Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine is a beast

This fire-breathing 27-liter 1,800-horsepower Roll-Royce Merlin aero engine famously powered the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Lancaster and Mosquito WW2 aircraft. It has been mounted on a trailer for demo purposes. It really is a sight to behold and f… Continue reading Video: This 1,800-bhp Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine is a beast

Cold War-era nuclear bunker heads to auction, starts at $20k

If you’ve ever wanted to own a fallout shelter of your own to ride out the inevitable nuclear/virus/zombie apocalypse, this might be your chance: a bonafide UK nuclear bunker dating back to the Cold War is about to head to auction, starting at approxim… Continue reading Cold War-era nuclear bunker heads to auction, starts at $20k