These analog magnetic tape machines led to the development of audio and video recording technologies after WWII by companies such as Ampex.

FORBES: Magnetic Tape Turns 60

Magnetic tape in professional recording has taken a nose dive while flash memory is the rising video storage format according the survey results.

FORBES: End of the Reel

The perverting the course of justice charge relates to an allegation the officer took the video recording from the police car and put it in a tray at the police station reserve for tape to be erased.

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