MKBHD before the hype: where tech nostalgia hits different and floppy disks slap harder than your Spotify.
20 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestIn this episode I’m looking at smart home technology. From remote controls to the Clapper, we’ll find out where it began and where it’s headed. I’m also joined by none other than Bill Gates about how climate change and optimizing energy usage play a part in revolutionizing our homes.
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.
Production
Sleek MKBHD aesthetic applied to dusty vintage gadgets.
Direction
Marques brings genuine curiosity that elevates standard doc format.
Creator
Marques Brownlee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marques spent over $50,000 of his own money acquiring rare vintage tech for the show's production.
The series premiered when YouTube was aggressively pushing premium documentary content to compete with Netflix's tech explainers.
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