The '80s was a decade on the constant cusp of technological transformation, and, in many ways, this period was the last hurrah of analog devices. By the '90s, tech running on magnetic tapes, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Technology is advancing almost faster than we can keep up with, so it's relaxing to look back and fondly remember the devices of yesteryear.

The 1980s were a great decade, especially for groundbreaking tech innovations. It gave us consumer electronics like the Sony Walkman, compact discs, and mobile phones, and also introduced medical ...

The microchip's invention in 1959 expanded the possibilities of watches beyond science fiction. By the '80s, technology caught up with futurist dreams that envisioned characters like Dick Tracy and ...

1980 heralded a decade of unique fashion decisions, fantastic movies, music, and TV shows (along with those that perhaps haven't aged nearly so well). Many who remember that unstoppable era will miss ...

A 1980s style room with retro gadgets, such as a CRT TV, gaming console, and VCR. - Pressmaster/Getty Images The '80s was a decade on the constant cusp of technological transformation, and, in many ...