The Sony Walkman was the first intended music sharing service. Upon its release on this day in 1979 the marketing surrounding the original player pushed it as a device to share music, rather than ...

The original Walkman had an initial production run ... Having learned from the continued shortages of the first-generation device, Sony ensured greater production for the WM-2.

It was the first device designed for private music listening. The entry-level Sony Walkman WM-33, shown here in red, features a built-in graphic equalizer on the front. This particular model is ...

Even the oldest Millennials were a tad too young to enjoy the first versions of Sony's Walkman, while older Gen Zs feel nostalgic for iPod Shuffles and Nanos. And research suggests that although ...

The first version of the Walkman was made at the personal request of Sony chairman Masaru Ibuka. The music lover wanted a portable stereo so he could listen to music during flights.

But with the original Sony Walkman – the Sony TPS-L2 – turning 45 years old today, it’s time to recognize it for what it is: the most iconic gadget of all time. If there’s one thing Gen Z ...