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From Space Odyssey to Ghostbusters: The Secret History of Tektronix in Cinema

November 17, 2025 4 min read

For decades, Tektronix oscilloscopes and monitors have been the unsung heroes of the silver screen, appearing in everything from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Ghostbusters. We explore the fascinating legacy of this iconic tech in film and television.

Casio's Stealth Tech: The 1987 TM-100 Watch with a Hidden FM Transmitter

August 03, 2025 3 min read

Decades before Bluetooth earbuds, Casio embedded a fully functional FM transmitter into a wristwatch. The obscure 1987 TM-100 allowed users to broadcast audio to nearby radios, blending timekeeping with wireless audio in a feat of miniaturization that remains unique in horological history.