BySean Hollister, a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.
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8" floppy disks "I remember seeing these in WarGames. I was 10, and it had a big influence on me wanting to get into computers."
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