Texas Instruments' grip on graphing calculator market examined

Texas Instruments' (TI) graphing calculators have been a staple on back-to-school shopping lists for over two decades. The company's dominance in the calculator division dates back even further, and its market position is now being examined in detail.

A new episode of The Verge's podcast, "Version History," tells the story of TI graphing calculators. Hosted by David Pierce with The Verge's Nilay Patel and Victoria Song, the episode explores how one company managed to take over and hold onto the market.

This installment is the second episode of "Version History's" fifth season, which focuses on going "back to school." Previous episodes this season have covered topics such as the journey of "The Oregon Trail" in school computer labs.

TI's enduring control over the educational calculator market raises questions about competition and industry dynamics. The company's ability to sustain this market share for decades is a notable aspect of the technology sector.