Well, the "technology" this week has mostly been bicycles. I was away in New York state for three days and then covered in bike grease for the other two.
No bad thing!
I bought a rusty but rideable fixed gear conversion from an 80's-style racer and I rode it a few times before tearing it apart. So far I've had success freeing the bottom bracket, fork, brakes, wheels, cranks and one pedal. The other pedal, along with the seat-post seem stuck fast. I have hope for the other pedal (otherwise I have to buy a new crankset) but I doubt I can get that seatpost out. Luckily: it's in good condition and about the right height for me.
I've got a steerer-tube conversion (threaded to threadless) and new bars and grips on the way, along with paint and primer to give it a new look. I already have enough chain to replace the rusted one, new bolts for the bottle carriers and wheel nuts, along with replacement brakes, pads, levers and I think I should have enough cable and cable sleeving. I suppose it helps to be a hoarder for bicycle parts. If I can free the other pedal, I have another set that I prefer to put on there.