22 Retro Tech Icons You Almost Forgot About

Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor

Aug 5, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

Technology is developing faster and faster with each passing advancement. But not so long ago, there were the first few tech items that came onto the market. In fact, it was a mere 55 years ago. Those gadgets defined what was to come and brought forth the era of portable tech that could not only serve a physical purpose, but also be a fashion statement.

They soon became the things that not only defined technological advancement, but also our personalities. And today we wanted to take a moment to look back and marvel at the Walkmans, Game Boys, Hamburger phones and much much more that have contributed to the meteoric rise in societal interest of technology. So strap on your Polaroid camera and get ready to take some mental snapshots of the various and curious pieces of tech that have shaped several generations at once.

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This would sell out so hard nowadays with the retro analog boom that is going on. Not to mention that Peanuts has somehow remained insanely relevant throughout the years. Dang, it is hard to resist the urge to get on eBay right now to find an original in decent condition.
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Not going to lie, we had no idea that Sony released a version of the Walkman for tiny tikes. It is the cutest Walkman we have ever laid eyes on, and we desperately want it for our kids so we can dress them up as 80s kids. You have to wonder what they would make of this device. Is it a purse? Is it a coin collector?
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