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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Casio goes back to the '80s for its Back to the Future calculator watch

It wasn't the first watchmaker to release a wristworn calculator, but by making them affordable, Casio's calculator watches became an icon of '80s technology. It was even the timepiece of choice for Back to the Future's Marty McFly, and as 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of that film's release, Casio is once again resurrecting one of its most popular calculator watch models and giving it a time machine makeover.
Gadgets
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Experts reveal the forgotten gadgets that could be worth a fortune

Brits are sitting on a hidden goldmine of old forgotten tech devices that may be gathering dust in the attic, according to a new report from Gumtree. The online marketplace has released its first 'Pre-Owned Price Index', which reveals how much sellers could earn from second-hand tech and household items. And it suggests there's high demand for many old gizmos, from phones to consoles and other household items.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This pretty display turns your old CD cases into art

Jewel makes luxury CD display cases, betting on renewed interest in CDs from retro-media resurgence and collector demand while expanding from Europe to the U.S.
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

This Lego model of Apple's most iconic computer is giving me serious Y2K nostalgia

But one of the most intriguing proposals for any lovers of retro creative tech has to be a Lego iMac G3. The design is picking up so many votes on the site that it might actually make it past the threshold to earn a review from Lego. I hope it does because this is the perfect retro toy I never knew I needed and could become on of the best Lego sets for adults.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Absurdist headphones come with their own CD player, remote, and shelf for storing discs. - Yanko Design

A DIY headphone integrates a front-loading CD player, rechargeable battery pack, and multi-disc storage into bulky over-ear cans for retro, portable CD playback.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Why the UK is falling back in love with retro 90s tech

Retro technology and cassette releases have resurged as collectors and modders embrace nostalgia, modernize vintage hardware, and create a global market for customized retro devices.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

There's nothing wrong with a thong made out of a keyboard

Old tech is creatively repurposed into wearable art reflecting nostalgia and retro fashion trends.
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