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Originally Published 7 months ago — by IGN
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by WAPT Jackson
In 1984, a Supreme Court ruling in a lawsuit brought by Walt Disney Productions and Universal Studios against Sony declared it legal for consumers to record TV shows and movies using VCRs, overturning the objections of big companies. This decision transformed TV buffs and gadget enthusiasts from potential outlaws into legitimate home movie collectors. The article also highlights other retro tech from the past, including wild home phones from the '80s, expensive home computers from the '70s, and a '90s video phone that predated modern smartphones.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
In 1984, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of consumers' right to record TV shows and movies using VCRs, following a lawsuit brought by Disney and Universal against Sony. This decision transformed TV buffs and gadget enthusiasts from potential outlaws into legal home movie collectors. The ruling had a significant impact on the retro tech landscape, including the rise of home phones and early home computers, and even pre-smartphone video calls in the '90s.