Hotlist features the most-read and most interesting articles about the computer culture and lifestyle in the I love 8-bit® context.
A week after its announcement, it’s worth taking a look at how sales have gotten off to a start for the new hybrid phone developed by Commodore, the Callback 8020 model. The new product received some press coverage for a short while, but not much has been reported since the announcement. When examining sales figures, …
Commodore is launching a new product line of hybrid phones Commodore is introducing a completely new product category to the mobile phone market: hybrid phones. This refers to a device that is not a smartphone, even though it can run Android apps if needed. On the other hand, Commodore’s new product isn’t a basic phone …
This article was published by The Computer Museum of Kallio, Helsinki, Finland (2026). The purpose of this article is to present historical computer culture and explore how it can be integrated into various environments to entertain people today in a world that is becoming increasingly complex. I love 8-bit® – The show that was created …
In November 2025, the “I Love 8-bit” exhibition arrived on loan at the Kouvola City Library, bringing a piece of digital cultural history into the heart of the library environment. The two-week loan period offered library patrons a unique opportunity to explore retro games and early computers in a way that differed from the traditional …
A pioneer in digital music production The Atari ST occupies a unique and often under-appreciated place in the history of digital music production. Released in the mid-1980s, the machine was not marketed primarily as a musical instrument, yet it became one of the most influential tools in the early era of computer-based studios. Its cultural …
The Golden Age of Home Computers: Exploring the computer culture The 1980s was the revolutionary period in the history of personal computer technology. It was a golden age of home computing that changed how people interacted with machines forever. Long before sleek smartphones or high-speed fiber internet, the 1980s home computer era was defined by …
© 2025 I love 8-bit® -publications What happened to Commodore and Atari? The 1970s and 1980s were a boom time for the microcomputer market. New devices and manufacturers with their own personal solutions appeared for consumers to purchase to solve their home computing needs. Spectravideo, Sinclair, Dragon, Oric, Amstrad, Texas Instruments. Acorn… all these were …
In early 2022, the Museum of Technology organized an exhibition titled I love 8-bit, which ran from February 16 to April 3, 2022. The exhibition offered visitors a nostalgic yet educational look at the world of 8-bit technology—a time when computers and video games were simpler but laid the foundation for today’s digital culture. The …
Technological Revolution of the 1980s By the late 1970s, Apple had become a visible player in the personal computer market thanks to the Apple II series. Founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak had proven that a home computer could be commercially successful. But by the early 1980s, most computers were still designed for engineers, hobbyists, …
Released in 1985, the Commodore 128 represented one of the most ambitious attempts by Commodore International to create a truly versatile home computer. Dubbed by enthusiasts as the “multi-talented” machine, the C128 was designed to appeal to both the loyal Commodore 64 user base and new customers seeking a more powerful, flexible system. It was …
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