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16 Pieces of 80s Technology That Today’s Kids Won’t Believe Were Real

Summary by GEEKSPIN
Picture this: You’re trying to explain to a Gen Z kid that people once had to physically get up, walk across the room, and turn a dial just to change the TV channel. Or that “portable” music meant carrying around a device roughly the size and weight of a small brick. They’d probably stare at you like you’re describing life on Mars. The 1980s were a magical era of technological ambition that often outpaced practicality—a time when engineers seemi…
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GEEKSPIN broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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