Once-premium Apple M1 Pro chip repurposed into an affordable $12 hair clip, showcasing creative upcycling of discarded Apple silicon to create quirky hair clip jewelry for tech enthusiasts.
In the realm of tech and fashion, a unique blend is taking centre stage – CPU jewelry. A silicon enthusiast named Yuuki_AnS is capitalizing on this trend, marketing a new line of Apple Silicon-inspired accessories.
Yuuki_AnS, known for contributing to the silicon rumor mill and high-profile leaks, has already converted about half of their M1 Pro samples into hair clips. The line includes Apple M1 Pro hair clips, as shown in a picture. Each clip is affixed to the undersides of the chips, making for an intriguing blend of technology and style.
The list price of each Apple M1 Pro hair clip is 90 Chinese Yuan, approximately $12.50. However, it's important to note that these are not the same as the bejeweled chips sold by Intel in 1994. Contrary to popular belief, there is no documented historical record or credible source indicating that Intel has officially sold Pentium CPU chips as earrings, pins, or other jewelry accessories.
CPU jewelry has roots dating back to 1994. Back then, various creators recycled or upcycled old computer parts into electronic component-based earrings, PCB-based Christmas decorations, and more. This was more of a grassroots or fan-driven phenomenon rather than a corporate product or historical marketing campaign.
While the concept of CPU jewelry is not new, the recent launch of WinRAR Messenger bags and the ultimate fashion accessory, GPU Purses, in 2021, has brought the trend back into the spotlight. The Apple M1 Pro hair clips, much like these contemporary items, offer a unique way to showcase one's love for technology in a fashionable manner.
For those interested in staying updated on the latest news, analysis, and reviews in the tech world, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News. As for the Apple M1 Pro hair clips, the Goofish link in the Tweet does not provide further images of the accessories. Nonetheless, the idea of CPU jewelry continues to captivate tech enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike.
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In the innovation of blending tech and fashion, Yuuki_AnS's Apple M1 Pro hair clips join the ranks of CPU jewelry, a trend traceable back to 1994 when creators began reusing old computer parts to create electronic component-based jewelry and decorations.
These Apple M1 Pro hair clips, offered at 90 Chinese Yuan, serve as a statement piece showcasing one's love for technology and fashion, much like the current trend-setting items such as the WinRAR Messenger bags and GPU Purses.
