SMRTR TechJan 8, 2026TechCrunch

Anduril’s Palmer Luckey thinks the future of tech is in the past

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Oculus creator Palmer Luckey and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian argued at CES that vintage technology designs are superior to modern ones, claiming older products had better aesthetics and intentionality that today's tech lacks. Their perspective aligns with growing consumer trends toward physical media and retro-styled devices, with Luckey already capitalizing through his $199 ModRetro Chromatic gaming device. The tech moguls believe nostalgic design elements will shape technology's future direction.

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