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Dictaphone adopted magnetic tape, in the form of cassettes, in the 1960s.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“In the 1960s, Dictaphone finally embraced magnetic recording tape, in the form of cassette tapes.”
How the Dictaphone Entered Office Life, Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 2026, Main text.
Open the original- What it measures
- The article says pressure came from European companies such as Philips.
- What it does not show
- Secondary historical account.