Cyberdecks evolve from mini laptops to personal wearables
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– TikTok user Annike Tan’s cyberdeck fits inside an old purse and does not look like a computer, allowing it to be carried unnoticed.
– Tan went viral with a mermaid-themed cyberdeck and has since built an upgraded version, an MP3 player, and a solar-powered cyberdeck.
– DIYers are attracting millions of views by building personal computers inside purses, jewelry boxes, toys, and old tech.
– These homemade computers hide Raspberry Pi boards inside art projects, making them inconspicuous.
– Tan has been featured in publications like *The Cut* and *Wired* for her cyberdeck creations.
DIYers are reimagining the cyberdeck, transforming it from a bulky mini laptop into a personal wearable that blends seamlessly into everyday life. Annike Tan, known on TikTok as @ubeboobey, has garnered viral attention for her creations, including a mermaid-themed cyberdeck hidden inside an old purse that looks nothing like a computer. She’s since upgraded that design and built a custom MP3 player and a solar-powered cyberdeck that can charge from the sun.
Tan and a growing community of makers are racking up millions of views by building portable computers inside purses, jewelry boxes, toys, and discarded gadgets. They hide Raspberry Pi boards inside art projects, turning functional tech into stealthy accessories. This evolution marks a shift from the classic cyberdeck as a utilitarian laptop substitute to a more aesthetic, wearable form factor that prioritizes disguise and creativity.
(Source: The Verge)
