Technology essential gadgets of t he 1980s

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Answer: the first digital camera – John Wade explains how it all began

Groov-e Atlas 2 alarm clock radio URL: www.groov-e.co.uk Price: £29.99, $34.99, 29,99 € This great little bedside FM radio does more than get you up in the morning. It has a 5W wireless charger on the

The advent of the personal stereo allowed music to break out of the home and go anywhere. The Sony Walkman has given way to mobiles, and headphones are now wireless, but sharing music still means an e

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

Some of today’s technology goes back much further than you’d imagine