Retro Tech

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2019–2021

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Follow tech guru Marques Brownlee as he uncovers how iconic technology of the past came to life and shaped history. In each episode, Marques meets with fellow YouTube creators, experts, and celebrity guests, to explore the impact each piece of vintage tech has had on our culture and why these pieces remain so revolutionary.

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Mon, 02 Dec, 2019
S1.E1Camcorder
The JVC GR-C1 Camcorder was the first all-in-one handheld video camera. Marques traces the history of homemade videos back to the release of this iconic piece of tech and shows how its popularity led to the videos we watch on YouTube today. Fellow YouTube creator Casey Neistat shows him how to film and edit videos on this piece of retro tech. Spoiler alert: It’s not easy.
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Mon, 02 Dec, 2019
S1.E2Macintosh
Everyone knows the 1984 Macintosh computer was a game changer for the tech industry. But why was this particular computer so iconic? Marques learns how Steve Jobs and his team took on computer giants IBM, changing personal computing forever. Living legend Bill Nye the Science Guy joins him to play Asteroids on an original Macintosh. And fellow YouTube creator and Apple expert iJustine explains why the 1984 Macintosh was able to beat its competitors.
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Release date

December 2, 2019 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

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Vox Media Studios

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