GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

TIC-80 – Tiny Computer

news.ycombinator.com Vadim Grigoruk 2025-09-15 06:37:41

TIC-80 tiny computer v1.1.2837 TIC-80 is a free and open source fantasy computer for making, playing and sharing tiny games. There are built-in tools for development: code, sprites, maps, sound editors and the command line, which is enough to create a mini retro game. At the exit you will get a cartridge file, which can be stored and played on the website. Also, the game can be packed into a player that works on all popular platforms and distribute as you wish. To make a retro styled game the

Topics: 80 controls game retro tic

Shop Amazon

UFO 50 Review: Indie Nostalgia Arrives on the Switch 2

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-09 12:45:39

As an older gamer, you'd think I have a fondness for retro games. But I don't. I grew up when simply playing any video game was exciting, even if the game itself was bad. UFO 50 changes that. First released last year on PC and recently ported to the Switch and Switch 2 on Aug. 7, the unique indie title flips the script with a collection of 50 "retro" games that actually never existed. UFO 50 is a collection of fictional retro games designed to look like they came out in the Apple II, Amiga and

Topics: 50 game games retro ufo

Shop Amazon

Five children see HIV viral loads vanish after taking antiretroviral drugs

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-10 05:20:11

For years, Philip Goulder has been obsessed with a particularly captivating idea: In the hunt for an HIV cure, could children hold the answers? Starting in the mid-2010s, the University of Oxford pediatrician and immunologist began working with scientists in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, with the aim of tracking several hundred children who had acquired HIV from their mothers, either during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. After putting the children on antiretroviral dru

Topics: antiretroviral children cure goulder hiv

Shop Amazon

This 4:3 device made me rethink what I actually want from a gaming handheld

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-10 08:15:04

ANBERNIC RG 477M The RG 477M has the perfect screen with the enough power to take any retro game to the next level. It's pricey, but it's worth it to make classic games really shine. When I first got into modern emulation handhelds, I always went for horizontal models with a widescreen aspect ratio. Maybe it was just what I came to expect after being conditioned by the PSP and Nintendo Switch, but the squat screens found on most ANBERNIC devices just didn’t appeal to me. That was, until I revi

Topics: 477m anbernic games retro rg

Shop Amazon

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the return of a familiar problem (Update: Response)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-19 22:15:34

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Retroid Pocket Flip 2 users are reporting early hinge cracks, sometimes just weeks after purchase. Users claim the cracks appeared even though they’ve handled the device carefully. The first Flip model had similar problems, and the Flip 2’s redesigned hinge was meant to address them. Update, July 29, 2025 (14:15 PM ET): Retroid acknowledged the hinge cracking issue in a Reddit post shortly after we published the article below. Affected Pocket Flip 2 u

Topics: flip hinge pocket retroid users

Shop Amazon

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the dreaded return of a familiar problem

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 12:45:34

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Retroid Pocket Flip 2 users are reporting early hinge cracks, sometimes just weeks after purchase. Users claim the cracks appeared even though they’ve handled the device carefully. The first Flip model had similar problems, and the Flip 2’s redesigned hinge was meant to address them. Although the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 launched only a few months ago, users of the Android handheld are already reporting the worrying return of a familiar flaw: cracked hin

Topics: cracks flip hinge retroid users

Shop Amazon

The People Behind the Most Accurate Game Boy Recreation Are Making an N64

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-28 22:50:36

No other company makes the retro gaming scene more onerous than ModRetro. The company behind the ModRetro Chromatic—fronted by the CEO of military contractor Anduril, Palmer Luckey—is at it again, announcing an enticing recreation of the Nintendo 64 meant to hook up to your TV and play all your old cartridges as if it were 1996 all over again. Drooling over this still unrevealed recreation console also requires you to put aside any inhibitions over Luckey’s deep ties to the U.S. military-industr

Topics: device fpga luckey m64 modretro

Shop Amazon

This cheaper N64 FPGA console might be the best way to play your N64 carts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 14:45:11

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR ModRetro has announced pricing for its N64 FPGA console, the M64, at $199.99. This is $50 cheaper than the Analogue 3D, which ships next month. The video hints at a holiday release date, but no specs or details have been announced yet. The Nintendo 64 was one of the most interesting consoles of its time, but revisiting those classics isn’t easy. Unless you still have a microfridge-sized CRT in working order, you’re looking at spending hundreds of dolla

Topics: 3d analogue console m64 modretro

Shop Amazon

Maingear's Retro95 PC blends '90s workstation nostalgia with modern horsepower

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-31 22:30:27

Maingear's latest (appropriately named) Retro95 is a deceptive love letter to old-school "pizza box" PCs: Wolfenstein 3D and Sierra adventure games on the outside; Cyberpunk 2077 in ray-traced 4K on the inside. That's because you can fit this sucker with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics. It supports Intel and AMD processors, up to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You can also customize it with up to 96GB of DDR5 memory, 8TB of Gen4 NVMe storage, Noctua fans and an 850W PSU. It's a ray-traced wolf in

Topics: case like maingear pc retro95

Shop Amazon

Maingear’s Retro95 combines ’90s-era PC design with modern specs

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-31 22:30:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Maingear is launching a ’90s-era horizontal desktop with modern components inside. The Retro95 is a beige sleeper build and is for anyone who is nostalgic for the days of Windows 95, floppy discs, dial-up internet, and LAN parties. The Retro95 is a prebuilt, customized iteration of the SilverStone FLP01, a case that originated as an April Fools’ joke before becoming a reality

Topics: drive floppy maingear retro95 usb

Shop Amazon

Is it safe to buy retro gaming handhelds with pre-loaded games? Here’s my expert advice

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-11 08:15:37

Emulation handhelds have exploded in popularity over the past few years. But despite their growing mainstream appeal, they still exist in a legal and ethical gray area when it comes to piracy. While emulators themselves are perfectly legal, many devices come bundled with microSD cards crammed full of sketchy pre-loaded ROMs. Recently, this practice landed an Italian YouTuber in serious legal trouble. Authorities threatened them with steep fines and up to three years in prison for “promoting pir

Topics: games legal like retro roms

Shop Amazon

This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-20 04:46:25

If you can't get your hands on the latest Nintendo Switch 2, you might be able to keep the FOMO at bay in the meantime with a clever mod for your Switch Lite. Retro Remake's co-founder, Taki Udon, posted a video showing off a working version of the SUPER5 OLED Touch HDMI mod. As the lengthy name suggests, this third-party mod adds an OLED display, a glass touchscreen and HDMI output to the Switch Lite. The Nintendo Switch 2 is barely a month old so it's too early to expect any news on a Switch

Topics: hdmi lite mod retro switch

Shop Amazon

The Most Accurate Way to Play Game Boy Games Is Available Again, but There’s a Catch

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-01-22 03:17:55

ModRetro's Chromatic Game Boy handheld, made by arms dealer Palmer Luckey, now comes in ‘drone strike purple.’ Palmer Luckey, the man who took a career crafting VR headsets and turned it into a company that sells weapons of war to the U.S. military, also makes a Game Boy-like handheld. The ModRetro Chromatic, designed to play old Game Boy cartridges, has proved incredibly popular. Now, the handheld, in all its original colorways, is back after a year of unavailability, but with a few changes.

Topics: boy chromatic game luckey modretro

Shop Amazon

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 12:00:54

ModRetro Chromatic The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. If you can stomach the price tag, it's the best way to play original GB and GBC carts. The Game Boy was my very first gaming device, and it has always held a special place in my heart. My parents actually bought two classic DMG Game Boys (one for me and one for my older sister), but they both ended up in my collection once she developed a social life and I retre

Topics: boy chromatic game modretro new

Shop Amazon

The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-01-24 17:37:05

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. After selling out all of its limited stock of First Edition handhelds last year, ModRetro has announced that its Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock. The company is also introducing a new white-and-purple cloud color option, new game cartridges, and a collection of accessories that includes a rechargeable battery. The Chromatic i

Topics: chromatic game handheld modretro new

Shop Amazon

There’s now a cheaper Retroid Pocket Flip 2 available, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-30 08:38:14

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR The Dimensity 1100 edition of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 will go up for sale later today. With the 72-hour early bird discount, it costs $50 less than the Snapdragon 865 version. The D1100 is powerful enough for PS2, but the SD865 has better driver support. The release of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 earlier this year was rocky to say the least, with the looming threat of tariffs and halted shipping marring what was otherwise one of the most anticipated A

Topics: 1100 flip model retroid switch

Shop Amazon

ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Perfect Game Boy Restomod

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 11:00:09

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.0 / 10 SCORE ModRetro Chromatic Review Pros Beautiful screen Sturdy construction Vibrant design and colors Cons Batteries Delicate paint job Price Mono sound Table of Contents ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Perfect Game Boy Restomod Lots of brands attempt to market nostalgia, but few succeed in capturing its warm essence. From hot pink flip phones

Topics: boy chromatic game high modretro

Shop Amazon

This Retro Gaming Keyboard Hits All the Right Nostalgia Vibes and It's a Great Keyboard

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 18:00:06

As a child of the '90s few things get my nerd brain tingling like good ol' Super Mario. Even hearing my best friend's Mario-themed phone notifications take me back to a simpler time. So it's no surprise that I completely nerded out when I saw 8BitDo's Retro Mechanical Keyboard decked out in Mario colors. A solid mechanical keyboard with a heavy dose of nostalgia? Count me in. If the Mario theme isn't up your alley, the Retro is available in a few different versions, each pulling something from

Topics: 8bitdo buttons keyboard retro super

Shop Amazon

Anbernic’s sliding screen handheld might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-15 11:16:27

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Anbernic hasn’t officially released or even put its new RG Slide handheld up for preorder yet, but a handful of reviewers have recently shared their first impressions of the new console. Anbernic may be leaning a bit too far into novelty and nostalgia with the RG Slide’s design, while not actually capitalizing on what made devices like the light

Topics: anbernic console retro rg slide

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

TIC-80 – Tiny Computer

UFO 50 Review: Indie Nostalgia Arrives on the Switch 2

Five children see HIV viral loads vanish after taking antiretroviral drugs

This 4:3 device made me rethink what I actually want from a gaming handheld

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the return of a familiar problem (Update: Response)

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the dreaded return of a familiar problem

The People Behind the Most Accurate Game Boy Recreation Are Making an N64

This cheaper N64 FPGA console might be the best way to play your N64 carts

Maingear's Retro95 PC blends '90s workstation nostalgia with modern horsepower

Maingear’s Retro95 combines ’90s-era PC design with modern specs

Is it safe to buy retro gaming handhelds with pre-loaded games? Here’s my expert advice

This HDMI mod lets you play Nintendo Switch Lite on a big screen

The Most Accurate Way to Play Game Boy Games Is Available Again, but There’s a Catch

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

The ModRetro Chromatic Game Boy is now permanently back in stock

There’s now a cheaper Retroid Pocket Flip 2 available, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Perfect Game Boy Restomod

This Retro Gaming Keyboard Hits All the Right Nostalgia Vibes and It's a Great Keyboard

Anbernic’s sliding screen handheld might be too chunky and heavy for your pockets

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising