The history of VCRs. The technologies behind the creation of VCRs. The VCR’s eventual decline. In today’s world, we rely primarily on streaming services to watch movies and TV shows at HD resolutions.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The cassette tape. A staple of the Walkmans, car stereos, and sappy ...

In context: Researchers have long explored DNA's unique properties as a medium for digital storage. So far, the experiments have fallen short of practical applications. However, new DNA-based ...

Retro cassette tapes may be making a comeback, with a DNA twist. While DNA has been used as an information storage medium before, researchers have now combined this with the convenience and look of a ...

It's easy to roll your eyes at the cassette trend. Just as easy as it was to roll your eyes at vinyl 15 years ago—easier, probably—but there's no use fighting it. Nostalgia comes for all of us in some ...

When Taylor Swift’s releases her new album, “Life of a Showgirl,” in October, it can be heard on the usual places, including streaming, vinyl and…cassette tape? The cassette tape was once one of the ...

Cassettes were my gateway into hi-fi. In my early years, this was my format of choice. Cheap, portable and robust, cassettes were way more accessible to eight-year-old me than vinyl records. I write ...

Maxell launched the MXCP-P100 cassette tape player, blending retro design with modern features It includes Bluetooth 5.4 for headphones, a 3.5mm jack and USB-C rechargeable batteries for 7-9 hours ...

The Maxell MXCP-P100 is a portable music player that mixes old-school and modern features. Like any good modern device, it has a built-in rechargeable battery and a USB Type-C port for charging. And ...

With a retro look combined with brand new tech, the cassette tape format continues to make a bit of a comeback. We Are Rewind GB-001 is following on from the global smash of the original WE-001 ...