Radio Shack makes good computers, but who wants a $3,000 machine with the word ”Shack” on it? That`s why Radio Shack computers now have the name ”Tandy,” the parent company of Radio Shack. Tandy makes ...

If nothing else, the massive Tandy Corp.-which bills itself as ”America`s Technology Answer”-has shown a remarkable ability to recover from fumbles. Ft. Worth-based Tandy didn`t invent the personal ...

It may be hard to believe now, but back in 1977, the company that owned the Radio Shack retail store business helped begin the personal computer revolution. Along with the Apple II, which we talked ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In the early 1970s, most personal ...

The news that RadioShack may be becoming The Shack has left me feeling nostalgic and wistful…and when I feel nostalgic and wistful, I often head to YouTube to cheer myself up. After the jump, a bunch ...

Quick – name the most important personal computer of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Those of you who mentioned the legendary Apple II – that’s fine. I respect your decision. Forced to think ...

The first Radio Shack store came into existence in Boston in 1921. It was established by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann as a retail outlet for amateur or ham radio enthusiasts. The company was named ...

Quick — name the most important personal computer of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Those of you who mentioned the legendary Apple II–that’s fine. I respect your decision. Forced to think objectively ...

Tandy is officially changing its name to RadioShack Corporation. Calling it a vote of confidence in the future of its CE chain and an opportunity to capitalize on a proven brand, Tandy said it has ...

RadioShack is on its last legs, reportedly in talks to shut down and sell its storefronts to companies like Sprint and Amazon. For many technologists, this is much more than just the loss of another ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Radio Shack introduced this ...

ON FEBRUARY 5th, the day the beleaguered chain of Radio Shack electronics stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the mail brought your correspondent a $35 Raspberry Pi 2 credit-card-sized Linux ...