When Taylor Swift and Harry Styles both released their latest albums, fans with long memories got a blast from the past. Along with all the usual formats was one that many never expected to see again – the classic cassette.
From cameras, to vinyl records and landline phones, analogue is back. “Analogue products offer a sense of nostalgia,” explains clinical psychologist Jaimie Bloch, who says it’s no coincidence that people are re-embracing tactile gadgets and hobbies.
These old-style gadgets offer a
