Betamax

Betamax is a videotape recording format introduced by Sony in the mid-1970s for home video recording. It used a specific tape and recording technology that allowed users to record television shows or play movies at home. Although it offered high-quality video, Betamax was eventually overshadowed by the VHS format, which became more popular due to longer recording times and broader availability. Betamax is historically significant as a pioneer in consumer video technology, laying the groundwork for later digital and DVD formats.