It’s still a thing here in the Netherlands. You can even download the Teletext app and browse the news that way on your phone. Some people like it because it drops all the bullshit and just gives you the news. No ads, no long essays, just short summaries of the most important information.
I still remember some of the channels used. Vaguely, but still. News, which time a program is on, and when you’re alone in the room, checking out the naughty adverts, as there might even be rudimentary boob graphics in the style of old Nokia logos.
Teletext! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletext
I think it was more of a thing outside of the US. It looks cool though.
It’s still a thing here in the Netherlands. You can even download the Teletext app and browse the news that way on your phone. Some people like it because it drops all the bullshit and just gives you the news. No ads, no long essays, just short summaries of the most important information.
It looks like this:
I still remember some of the channels used. Vaguely, but still. News, which time a program is on, and when you’re alone in the room, checking out the naughty adverts, as there might even be rudimentary boob graphics in the style of old Nokia logos.