Looking through some prison tech - literally.
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Articles and resources used, referenced and related to this video
https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-ipod-of-prison
https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/prisons-are-keeping-cassette-tapes-alive-in-the-us/
https://www.prisonlandscapes.com
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/loud-and-clear/
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/the-last-cassette-tape-factory
https://money.cnn.com/2015/07/23/technology/jpay-prison-tablet/
https://www.riaa.com/u-s-sales-database/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/267095/global-market-share-of-lcd-tv-manufacturers/
INFO:
This is a history video. It’s about *old* tech. It’s old tech from the USA. Every country and every prison in those countries have different rules from one another, rules that change over time. The tech shown and discussed is from a variety of time periods and locations.
FAQ
Q) So is this why they made (insert a transparent tech object here - usually a Gameboy) in a clear case?
A) They also made clear tech to sell to people who wanted tech in a clear case. It was a bit of a trend for a while. See: Gamebox, N64, Xbox Crystal, Palm Pilot amongst others.
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