Steampunk

Computing

Steampunk Sony VAIO Cover, Only $1250

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1:30PM January 21, 2012 | Logan Booker

At first, I thought it was a Sony 16-inch F-Series notebook with a steampunk chassis for US$1250, which, all things considered, is a good price. Then I realised it’s just the cover. That doesn’t stop it from looking great. More »

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75-Year-Old Chair Turned Into Steampunk Nerf Gun

2:30AM September 29, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Etsy seller faustus70 had a Nerf N-Strike Barricade gun, an old chair and some aluminium lying around. But he didn’t take this stuff to the dump like most people, he used it to build a “Big Daddy” style steampunk gun. More »

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The First Cyborg Horror Story: ‘The Steam Arm’ Ballad Of 1834-35

10:40AM July 6, 2011 | Jess Nevins

In 18th and 19th century England, the ballad – sung in the street, in pleasure gardens, in taverns, or in private house parties – functioned as pure entertainment for the masses. But it was also a vehicle for news and for an expression of popular sentiment. More »

Mobile

What A Blade Runner’s Phone Would Look Like

9:00AM June 19, 2011 | Kwame Opam

Richard Clarkson designed this conceptual rotary smartphone as a reminder of what we’ve lost with the advent of touchscreens. A familiar subject, but the final product really oozes cyberpunk. More »

Entertainment

Colorfly Pocket HiFi C4 Pro Is A Media Player For The Steampunk Music Connoisseur

9:13AM June 15, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

At first glance, the Pocket HiFi C4 Pro appears to be your average MP3 player in a pretty shell. The engraved wood backing and the retro brassy front gives the player distinctive look, but for the audiophile, it’s the quality under the hood that counts. More »

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Massachusetts City Goes All-In For Steampunk

7:00AM February 14, 2011 | Jack Loftus

Waltham, also known as the Watch City, “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution,” and “a place where I’ve lived” is getting a steampunk makeover. Like, the whole town! More »

An Actual Steam-Powered Steampunk Record Player Looks Beautiful But Sounds Horrible

12:00PM December 5, 2010 | Casey Chan

This beautiful steampunk record player is pretty clever: it’s actually powered by a steam engine. One problem though? That steam engine makes it sound horrible. Here’s what it sounds like: More »

Software

A Christmas Carol Goes Interactive And Steampunk For iPad

10:00PM December 2, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

What I’d really like to see is a Muppet Christmas Carol iPad app, but while we’re still waiting for that, Charles Dickens’ classic will definitely do. Especially with its gorgeous steampunk look and interactive graphics and music. More »

Watch This Steam-Powered Vinyl Play Doubly Retro Rock And Roll

2:00PM November 30, 2010 | Brian Barrett

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It doesn’t get much more raw than the Sex Pistols. Unless it’s the Sex Pistols on vinyl. Or rather, the Sex Pistols on a record player powered by a homemade steam engine. Yeah, that’s raw. And surprisingly squeaky! More »

Steampunk Iron Man Costume Embroiled In Scandal

12:20AM October 16, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Earlier this week, this steampunk Iron Man suit won best costume at New York Comic-Con. Turns out it’s just a repainted getup from an indie movie, and the film’s creator is “royally angered” by its new superhero paint job. More »