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Have you dug out that old gaming console from childhood? You know, the one you begged your parents for as you showed them the printed advertisement in the Sunday newspaper ads. What about dusting off a vinyl record, processing film, or downgrading your smartphone to something that’s a little underwhelming? 

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the appeal of retro tech and the history of technology that paved the way for the world we have now — everything from your old phone to polaroid cameras and vintage video games.

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Using retro technology may be more than just a fad. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about tech history and film cameras, old game consoles and other vintage tech that is growing in popularity with a younger generation.

MPR News - What if we went back to using old tech? Would we be less distracted and more productive? Guest host Catharine Richert talks about reconnecting with the technology of yesteryear.   

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