Retro tech is having a real moment right now.
<![CDATA[ <article> <p>Retro tech is having a real moment right now. As modern gadgets get ever flashier and more powerful, it seems the zeitgeist is pulling the other way, with a wave of clunky, analogue, nostalgic tech. Since the start of the year, we've spotted retro gadgets popping up in every corner of the tech world. I've rounded up some of my favorites below — hit the View details button to learn more about each one. </p><p>Some of these gadgets offer modern functionality behind an old-school casing. The viral Casio F-B100W is a clunky digital watch that can track your step count. The Sudo is an in-development, iPod-alike music player — complete with audio jack and click wheel for maximum satisfaction — but it will let you access music streaming services.</p><p>For others, the simplicity is entirely the point. The Pinwheel Home phone is a wall phone that can only call approved contacts, enabling tweens to chat to their friends without the specter of social media lingering in the air. And while the Nokia 300 Charge is 'modern' in that it's not attached to a wall with a curly cable, the flashiest thing about it might be its flashlight (4x brighter than you'll find on a Nokia 105, don't you know). </p><p>You'll actually own the music you play on the Miko portable cassette player, and although there's no accounting for audio quality, at least you know you won't encounter any AI slop-bops. Meanwhile, if you've got a phone that's crammed with snaps you never look at, perhaps reverting to film with a Kodak Snapic A1 will be enough to get you engaging with your photos again.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-old-skool-cool"><span>Old skool cool</span></h3> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc968e4-c6f8-11f1-9e7f-17de938964ca"> <a href="https://sudo.music/" data-model-name="Sudo" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.38%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utdKH4HMVedqjKjmdkm6RR.jpg" alt="Retro music player Sudo"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>New Matter</div> <div class="featured__title">Sudo</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/new-digital-music-player-looks-like-a-cross-between-an-ipod-classic-and-a-zune-walkman-rival-adds-clickwheel-and-microsd-card-slot-for-extra-retro-appeal">New digital music player looks like a cross between an iPod Classic and a Zune — Walkman rival adds clickwheel and microSD card slot for extra retro appeal</a></p><p><a href="https://sudo.music/">View the product listing page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="d48a0e7e-c6fa-11f1-b3b9-3f3847b3263b"> <a href="https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/casio-classic-f-b100w-digital-step-tracker-381mm-digital-display-turquoise-bio-resin-band-f-b100w-3aef-p-216576/" data-model-name="Casio F-B100W" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jMt2aTDrihRGJ5n2nHFuVV.jpg" alt="Casio F-B100W"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Casio</div> <div class="featured__title">F-B100W</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more: </strong><a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/who-needs-the-apple-watch-ultra-4-ive-been-counting-my-steps-and-finding-my-phone-with-this-cheap-retro-casio-digital-watch-and-i-love-it">Who needs the Apple Watch Ultra 4? I've been counting my steps and finding my phone with this cheap retro Casio digital watch, and I love it</a></p><p><a href="https://www.casio.com/uk/watches/casio/product.F-B100W-3A/">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc96952-c6f8-11f1-bb70-7390a75c2f15"> <a href="https://www.hmd.com/en_int/nokia-300-charge?sku=AHM2490ARGCCC4B" data-model-name="300 Charge" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.46%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P8GeSyegcqu5koXA2VjMVX.jpg" alt="Nokia 300 Charge phones"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Nokia</div> <div class="featured__title">300 Charge</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/nokia-phones/nokias-latest-retro-feature-phone-comes-with-a-super-bright-flashlight-and-built-in-power-bank-and-yes-theres-a-headphone-jack-too">Nokia’s latest retro feature phone comes with a super-bright flashlight and built-in power bank — and yes, there’s a headphone jack too</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hmd.com/en_int/nokia-300-charge?sku=AHM2490ARGCCC4B">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc969c0-c6f8-11f1-aba0-f9dd0ef00002"> <a href="https://www.pinwheel.com/landlines#classic" data-model-name="Home phone" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:128,l:200,cw:459,ch:612,q:80/XBtMKNwA4Vf8Fzx9ns4r2X.png" alt="Pinwheel, Home phone"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Pinwheel</div> <div class="featured__title">Home phone</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-pinwheel-home-is-a-retro-inspired-landline-phone-that-will-keep-your-kids-safe-from-doomscrolling">The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling</a></p><p><a href="https://www.pinwheel.com/kids-home-phone">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc96a2e-c6f8-11f1-90bb-3f5f35489c94"> <a href="https://www.hmd.com/en_int/hmd-3210-4g?sku=1GF036MPA2L01" data-model-name="Callback flip phone" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EAoMYje4ELVn36Ccr9MD9P.jpg" alt="Commodore Callback"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Commodore</div> <div class="featured__title">Callback flip phone</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-speed-bump-for-your-mind-commodores-retro-inspired-flip-phone-could-be-the-perfect-way-to-break-your-smartphone-addiction">‘A speed bump for your mind’: Commodore’s retro-inspired flip phone could be the perfect way to break your smartphone addiction</a></p><p><a href="https://commodore.net/callback/" target="_blank">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="dd4d6946-c6fc-11f1-baf6-3db2b6a44b06"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPM3B9D4" data-model-name="CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:124.77%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gnviHUos4XvdTqXPyEG28E.jpg" alt="Yamaha CD-C603 player"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Yamaha</div> <div class="featured__title">CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/yamaha-just-unveiled-a-5-disc-cd-changer-like-its-2002-secret-santa-take-a-hint">Yamaha just unveiled a 5-disc CD changer like it’s 2002</a></p><p><a href="https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/cd-c603/index.html" target="_blank">View at Yamaha</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="dd4d69be-c6fc-11f1-b432-61830017168d"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ4TJLKH" data-model-name="EC Play Portable CD Player" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:125.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HaKUnG7U9hn4quynRcHstY.jpg" alt="Shanling EC Play portable CD player"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>SHANLING</div> <div class="featured__title">EC Play Portable CD Player</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/this-retro-inspired-portable-cd-player-looks-super-sleek-has-audiophile-credentials-including-a-headphones-amp-for-spicier-cans-lasts-12-hours-and-offers-bluetooth-3-5mm-4-4mm-and-coax-output-too">This retro-inspired portable CD player looks super-sleek, has audiophile credentials including a headphones amp for spicier cans, lasts 12 hours, and offers Bluetooth, 3.5mm, 4.4mm and Coax output too</a></p><p><a href="https://en.shanling.com/article/101206" target="_blank">View at Shanling</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc96a92-c6f8-11f1-9395-6df5519214f6"> <a href="https://www.gear4music.com/us/en/Home-Audio/Gadhouse-Miko-Cassette-Player-Mint-Green/80Y9" data-model-name="Gadhouse Miko Cassette Player" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v2/t:0,l:247,cw:1152,ch:1536,q:80/CtwKsF5yahvcGzVLVyqwZL.webp" alt="Gadhouse, Miko Cassette Player"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Gadhouse</div> <div class="featured__title">Miko Cassette Player</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/everyone-seemingly-hates-modern-tech-this-brand-new-retro-cassette-player-proves-the-hipsters-right">'Everyone seemingly hates modern tech': this brand new retro cassette player proves the hipsters right</a></p><p><a href="https://gadhouse.com/shop/all-products/gadhouse-miko-cassette-player/?v=7885444af42e" target="_blank">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc96b00-c6f8-11f1-9318-7183a39fcc83"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LAGqYUCJxU4Y3HcQLx36mN.jpg" alt="FiiO on-ear headphones"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>FiiO</div> <div class="featured__title">EH11 on-ear headphones</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/fiios-retro-headphones-will-make-me-look-like-julia-roberts-singing-in-a-bathtub-bigger-than-the-blue-banana-and-i-must-have-them">FiiO's retro headphones will make me look like Julia Roberts singing in a bathtub bigger than the Blue Banana — and I must have them</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fiio.com/eh11" target="_blank">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="1dc96b6e-c6f8-11f1-9a4d-c9f08fc809db"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:133.33%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3hg9fSzuLiGUDcsZ2GJCmX.jpg" alt="Kodak Snapic A1 camera on a log"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Kodak</div> <div class="featured__title">Snapic A1</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href="https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/kodak-snapic-a1-review">I tested Kodak's cheap and pocketable film camera, and it's packed with retro-futuristic charm</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kodak.com/en/consumer/product/cameras/film/snapic-a1-film-camera/">View product page</a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> ]]>
