RETRO TECH: SEGA GENESIS

RETRO TECH: SEGA GENESIS

In 1988, Sega took Nintendo by storm and released the Sega Genesis. The conflict between the two companies created a video game console war for the ages. I learn about the cultural impact the Genesis had from comedian Hannibal Burress and play Mortal Combat for the first time against Mari Takahashi from Smosh Games. Fellow … Read more

RETRO TECH: CAMCORDER

RETRO TECH: CAMCORDER

The JVC GR-C1 Camcorder was the first all-in-one handheld video camera. I trace the history of homemade videos back to the release of this iconic piece of … This article was gathered automatically by our news bot. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. The featured image in this article is the … Read more

Conspiracy Theories and Fake News from JFK to Pizzagate | Retro Report

Conspiracy Theories and Fake News from JFK to Pizzagate | Retro Report

From the JFK assassination to Pizzagate—what can conspiracy theories tell us about how we view the world today? Subscribe to our newsletter for the history behind the headlines: CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Retro Report in the Classroom: Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that explores the history behind … Read more

I Restored This Yellowed Keyboard for My Home Office – Retro Tech Restoration

I Restored This Yellowed Keyboard for My Home Office – Retro Tech Restoration

Since everyone, including me, are working at home offices now I decided to restore this yellowed retro KeyTronic keyboard. It’s quite yellow and dirty, one of the keys even got stuck when I tested if the keys move properly. I will also connect it to modern laptop with only USB connectors. The original color of … Read more

RETRO TECH: MACINTOSH

RETRO TECH: MACINTOSH

Everyone knows the 1984 Macintosh computer was a game changer for the tech industry. But why was this particular computer so iconic? I learn how Steve Jobs and his team took on computer giants IBM, changing personal computing forever. Living legend Bill Nye the Science Guy joins me to play Asteroids on an original Macintosh. … Read more

Retro Tech: Game Boy

Retro Tech: Game Boy

The Game Boy is the most popular handheld gaming console ever. It allowed us to take games like Tetris, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda with us … This article was gathered automatically by our news bot. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. The featured image in this article … Read more