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2026-10-17 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-17

Clear Tech’s archive of see-through hardware

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An independent-looking archive documents translucent electronics through a filterable directory, a 1983–2026 timeline, teardowns, and retrospectives.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-17 issue.
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Readers of industrial design and translucent electronics
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The directory offers filters for era, hardware category, and colorways including Bondi Blue, Atomic Purple, Smoke, and Clear.

Field notes

The archive pairs historical entries with modern products, including an iMac G3 teardown description that names its polycarbonate shell, ventilation louvers, and internal components. Its browsing scheme separates museum-era hardware from modern examples and offers colorway filters such as Bondi Blue, Atomic Purple, Smoke, and Clear. The timeline is labeled 1983–2026 and lists 10 milestones; the homepage also presents buying guides and retrospectives.

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