But sometimes, an old clock is just perfect as it is, and only needs a bit of an upgrade to help it fit into the modern world. One such example is the lovely 1960s Copal flip clock (in German ...

As convenient as it might be to use your phone as an alarm clock, standalone alarm clocks come with all kinds of features that can make waking up — or even going to sleep — a little less painful.

Why is it called Flip Flop? Its name comes from its ability to “flip” or “flop” between two stable states. By latching a value and changing it when triggered by a clock signal, flip-flops can store ...

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