“Millions of nerdy kids who grew up in the 1980s could only find the co...” — Annalee Newitz Quote

“Millions of nerdy kids who grew up in the 1980s could only find the components they needed at local Radio Shacks, and the stores were like a lifeline to a better world where everybody understood computers.”

“A hard-hitting investigative report that uncovers a nugget of genuine truth is the ultimate viral hit.”

“Technological change is both familiar and easy to observe.”

“Computers tend to separate us from each other - Mum's on the laptop, Dad's on the iPad, teenagers are on Facebook, toddlers are on the DS, and so on.”

“Computers may save time but they sure waste a lot of paper. About 98 percent of everything printed out by a computer is garbage that no one ever reads.”

“We carry around computers in our pockets. Many people barely use them as phones. We use them as computers. If you think about the future, when you're traveling around, it's great to have a lightweight, small form factor.”