Retro Tech

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.

Documentary

Retro Tech

Documentary

Created By: Marques Brownlee
First Aired on: Dec 02, 2019
Popularity: 8.9765: 1 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Vox Media Studios (US)
Status: Canceled: Show Canceled

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 11 episodes

Specials

Aired 6 years ago

2 Episodes

Episode 1Game Boy20 min
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 on-the-go, changing the gaming industry and our free time forever. On the 30th anniversary of its release, Marques Brownlee unboxes and explores how the Game Boy came to be, it's impact on society, and why it's leaving us feeling so nostalgic.
Episode 2Wearables20 min
I’m looking at wearable tech and how it's developed over the years. I’m talking to Wyatt Cenac about everything from the first ever wearable computer glasses in 1984 to '90s cyber-fashion shows to the 21st century's Google Glass. I’m also joined by both Austin Evans and Michael Gregory to check out old sneaker tech.