Brace yourself for how old some of the following features will make you feel! This super gallery highlights some of the best retro and old-school tech designs that have recently made their way back in fashion, some as spoof products, others as high end designer items. From brick and rotary phones, to record players and boomboxes, technology from the past is being revived.
A lot of readers will recall using many of these items, which makes it scary to think that today's younger generations may not have a clue as to what some of these technologies are!
Prepare to relive your memories...
35 Retro Gadget Revivals
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Recycling Retro Phones
ReCellular Donates $50 for Recylcing Ancient Phones
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80s Style Phones Hot Again
Mini Brick Cell Phone
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Becker Mexico 7948
The Hi Tech Retro Car Deck
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Retro Atari 800 XE Laptop
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Sonic Fabric
Textile Woven From Audio Cassette Tape
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Retro Telephones Converted to Salt n Pepper Shakers
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$500 Rotary Phone
Works as a Tri-Band Mobile Phone
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Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
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Vintage Handsets for Mobile Phones
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Retro Telephone Bags
Betsey Johnson's Call Me, Betsey
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Retro Phone Cars
Howard Davis's VW Beetle Mod
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Rotary Phone iPhone App
The iRetroPhone
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Boombox Redux
The iPod Boombox from Urban Outfitters
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$56,000 Turntables
The Jubilee by Thorens
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Retro Plasma Televisions
Wilkerson Furniture
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Newstalgia Phones
The Silver Dreyfuss 500 Desk Phone
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Remembering The Cassette
Mix Tape USB Case
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Phonofonics II
Gramophunky Acoustical Wonder
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Lifepod Groove Master
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Retro Floppy Disk CD-R
200 MB of Retro
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Retro Car Record Players
VW Van Soundwagon
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Vintage CD Player by Yong Jieyu
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Floppy Disc Bag
Retro Geek Fashion
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Casette Deck Toaster
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iPod GhettoBlaster
iSymphony Boombox
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Retro Radio
Pure's Evoke-1XT
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Retro Turntable With USB
The Roxy
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Vinyl Records Making a Comeback
36% Rise in Sales
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Retro Block iPod Speaker
Old Toys New Uses
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Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
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Retro Instruments for Modern Music
MP3 Stylophone
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Premium Retro Mobile Phones
Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones
Motorola Marks 95th Anniversary with Exclusive Razr+ Bundle
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Gold-Rimmed Foldable Phones
Boost Mobile and Deion Sanders Design a Moto Razr Phone
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Metallic Retro-Futuristic Watches
G-SHOCK Unveils Four Distinct Metallic Silver Watches
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems
Hervet Manufacturier's Bellame Speaker Honors the 70s
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards
The 8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Keyboard is Commodore 64-Inspired
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Wireless Timeless Retro Speakers
The Authentics Series by JBL Features an Impressive 270W
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers
This Amplifying Speaker Requires No Batteries or Cords
Nostalgic Streaming Speakers
The Tivoli SongBook and SongBook MAX Offer Up to 10-Hours of Use
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets
LEGO Introduces its Red London Telephone Box Set
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Bass-Boosting Bluetooth Speakers
Sony's ULT Power Series Brings Back a Nostalgic Audio
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Portable Retro-Styled Speakers
Edifier Releases Its New M330 Bluetooth Speaker in China
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Bluetooth Karaoke Setups
Inbase Debuts an Immersive 'Boom Box' Bluetooth Speaker and Karaoke Mic
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Anniversary-Honoring Sleek Turntables
Jony Ive Presents a New Celebratory Linn Sondek LP12-50
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Connected Retro Design Speakers
The Ruark R140 Sound System Has an Old-Fashioned Form with WiFi
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes