There’s an expression in the fashion industry that “what’s old is new again,” as trends from prior decades tend to cycle through, get refreshed and get “hip” once again. But you could also apply this saying to the tech world. Gadgets that you may have casually tossed away as they became “obsolete” in decades past, such as record turntables, are suddenly hot again — and provides an opportunity to make money.
Part of the reason for the newfound popularity of “jurassic technology” is that Gen Z and millennials have a fondness for retro items. In fact, according to the Global Wellness Summit’s Future of Wellness 2025 Report, a rising interest in retro and analog technologies is one of the major trends of 2025.
