A Bengaluru techie has found a creative way to blend nostalgia with modern technology. By transforming his grandfather’s old rotary phone into an artificial intelligence powered assistant, the ...

A Bengaluru techie has ingeniously transformed his grandfather's old rotary phone into a functional AI assistant. This retro device now handles everyday tasks like booking cabs and scheduling meetings ...

The most striking feature of this project is its low cost. According to Pankaj, he built the entire setup for about Rs 2,307.

Pankaj, a Bengaluru-based developer, posted pictures and a demonstration video of the modified device, explaining that he built the assistant using a Raspberry Pi and other inexpensive components.

Ah, the rotary phone. Just the mention of it can send a wave of nostalgia crashing over you, can't it? Those chunky handsets, the satisfying click of the dial, and the unmistakable feeling of ...

[Yaymukund] made an interesting observation. Old-style rotary phones were made to last and made for service. Why? Because you didn’t own them, the phone company did. There was no advantage for them ...

Dialing a rotary phone, waiting for a page to load, sending a handwritten letter. Before instant messaging, streaming, and 24/7 notifications, life naturally required patience and presence. According ...

We suspect kids today — and some adults — are confused about phone terminology. In today’s world, “hanging up” and “dialing,” for example, are abstract words without the physical reference that older ...