From Analog to Digital: A Generation-X Tech Memoir

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we dive into the world of the Little Professor, the iconic "reverse calculator" from Texas Instruments. Launched in 1976, this math game captured the imaginations of millions of kids and parents alike with its LED display and simple-yet-addictive approach to learning. Join us as we explore how this beloved educational toy became a hit, blending nostalgia with a look at the tech that defined a generation.

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we dive into the groundbreaking TPS-L2 portable cassette player. This became the original Walkman by Sony. Launched in 1979, this revolutionised how we listened to music forever more. Join us as we explore how the beloved Walkman started as an experimental gadget and became a worldwide hit, a piece of tech that defined a new generation.

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we dive into my first mobile phone, the Nokia 2010. Launched in 1994, I got it second hand in 1996. My first mobile phone was fancy at the time, but looking back the features were rather threadbare compared with what we have today.

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we explore the beautiful Agfamatic 2008 camera. This design classic by Agfa was launched in 1974, and epitomises the analogue and mechanical age. It had no batteries and only one setting Join us as we explore how the beloved Agfamatic 2008 seduced the world with its sleek, Bauhaus designs.

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we dive into the pioneering Boeing 747. This aircraft single-handedly launched the global aviation industry. Launched in 1970, this revolutionised how we travelled across continents and connected with people in other countries. Join me as I explore how the majestic 747 became a worldwide trendsetter, an aircraft that defined a new generation.

In this episode of our Digital to Analog series—a Generation X tech memoir—we dive into the video revolution. The VHS cassette was launched in the 1970s but it changed the entire television experience in the 1980s, revolutionising how Generation X consumed media. Join us as we explore how the beloved VHS cassette became a worldwide hit, a piece of tech that defined a new generation.

We Generation Xers grew up in the true golden age of television. At the same time, there were crises all around the world. We went from watching the Flintstones to embracing The SImpsons, from the favourite Brady Bunch to realness of 90210. But it started with black and white shows like The Adams Family, The Twilight Zone and Mr Ed and went to Gilligan's Island, Hogan's Heroes and the original Batman series. As we grew up, the world grew up on our screens. We saw many catastrophes live on television, but as we got even older, that same device - the television - became the same friend we connected our games consoles and first computers to. And then came MTV and the VCR.

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I turned 2 in 1975 and the first technology that I became fascinated with was the record player - and those big discs that came in large, colourful sleeves. This episode explores the magic of records/LPs and how, in 1975, I had some of the best music of a generation in my ears as I travelled to England, Denmark, France, Italy and Greece. In a VW Combi van, no less. I also tell how I randomly encountered an eccentric man building his own airship out of scrap junk and 50,000 litres of hydrogen. Welcome to the 1970s.

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I turned 2 in 1975 and the first technology I became fascinated with was the record player and the big discs that came in colorful sleeves. I investigate the magic of records/LPs and how that year I had some of the best music of a generation in my ear as I traveled to England, Denmark, France, Italy and Greece - in a split-windscreen Combi-Van, of course. I also look at how I randomly encountered a man building his own airship using scrap junk and 30,000 litres of hydrogen. Welcome to the 1970s.

For the year 1974, I look at what people were wearing, what life was like and what analog technology is visible in the family photos. I then play with and talk about two types of camera that were common in those days: the Agfamatic 2008 automatic pocket camera, using 110-type film cartridges; and the Eumig c3m cine-camera, which used 8mm film.