Some of the first Sony Discmans included rechargeable batteries. These batteries were nickel metal hydride batteries (because of the technology of the time) and are now well past their service life.

Back in the day, I wanted a Sony Discman for a long time, and when I finally got one, I fell in love. The experience was far from perfect, however. Devices such as iPods and smartphones made it easy ...

Though the majority of music listening today is served up via streaming services, physical formats like cassettes, vinyl records and CDs are still holding on for dear life. China's art/tech outfit ...

The Shanling EC Play is designed with retro-loving Gen Z in mind.

Starting in the 1980s, Sony produced the Discman, a CD version of its popular cassette Walkman player. I had a Sony Discman or two in the 1990s, and they were pretty boring—typically clamshell-shaped ...

Fresh from introducing its unashamedly analogue CP13 cassette player, FiiO is back with a portable player of a more digital variety. The DM13 CD player is a proper nineties throwback – but one that ...

There are currently no ways to turn back time, but FiiO has since brought back renowned experiences of the past with its lineup of new retro technologies, now debuting the DM13, a modern CD player.

Fiio’s portable CD player will launch in September with Bluetooth, MP3 support, and a $179 price tag. Fiio’s portable CD player will launch in September with Bluetooth, MP3 support, and a $179 price ...