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Why Retro Tech Is Taking Over Again

October 8, 2026 · 40 min

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Jason is joined by T3’s Rik Henderson to explore the neo-retro tech boom — from Technics turntables, cassette and CD players to BlackBerry-style phones, retro gaming handhelds and a modern Commodore flip phone!


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