If you show a cassette tape to almost anyone under the age of about 25 and ask them what they think it does, they’ll stare blankly back at you like …
The Sony Walkman has just celebrated its 45th birthday, with the legendary music player first launching on July 1, 1979. It's no overstatement to say that the first model, the TPS-L2, changed the world, making music mobile and ultimately laying a path to the modern smartphone. Is it the most iconic gadget of all time? We think it is – and to celebrate, here's a collection of all the latest Walkman and cassette-themed news...
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Before you write in: yes, I was around when the 1979 TPS-L2 Sony Walkman arrived. I loved it. I also know the necessity of the HB pencil – you'd …
The first time I heard Taylor Swift's Fortnight, a new song off the Tortured Poet's Department featuring Post Malone, it was through an FM radio built …
Sony NW-A306: Two-minute review Yes, there are some very good-sounding smartphones out there. But if you want the best mobile listening experience …
FiiO M11S review: One-minute review The M11S portable music player by FiiO is relatively small and affordable compared to its rivals, such as Astell & …
Astell & Kern has just announced a duo of new products, and true to the company's form, they're both indulgent in the best way. If you're a music fan …
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T: One-minute review The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T is just the latest demonstration of the South Korean …
Best MP3 players: Quick Menu The list in brief ↴ 1. Best overall 2. Best step up model 3. Best budget 4. Best money-no-object 5. Best classic premium 6. …