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201920 minPGdocumentary

3.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Retro Tech

201920 minPGdocumentary

3.8/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Tech guru Marques Brownlee examines the impact of iconic vintage technology on culture, featuring discussions with YouTube creators and experts.

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Tech guru Marques Brownlee examines the impact of iconic vintage technology on culture, featuring discussions with YouTube creators and experts.

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Jag Mundhra

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Georges des Esseinteswriter

Lee Anne Beaman

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Juliet Reaghcast

Adrian Zmed

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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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