Lost Prophecies

Volume 12: VHS Technologies

Where innovation went to waste

VHS Tape-o-Matic: The Great Video Recorder

Imagine a world where you can record live TV, but not in real-time. Introducing the VHS Tape-o-Matic, a machine that would pause your favorite shows for up to 30 minutes, only to spit out a tape that's 99% blank.

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Betamax: The Format That Wasn't

Meet Betamax, the format that was supposed to be the successor to VHS, but ended up being a footnote in history. With its higher video quality and more efficient recording system, it was destined to change the world.

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VCR 2000: The Future of Home Video Entertainment

The VCR 2000 promised to revolutionize the way we watch our favorite shows at home. But with its sleek, futuristic design and advanced features like... um, "auto-replay" button, it's no wonder it's now relegated to the dustbin of history.

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