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How cassettes went from forgotten to hip

Over the last ten years, cassettes have turned from a dusty relic to a format even Taylor Swift is utilising to release her new albums. Read about how the tape is continuing to attract consumers.
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Guide

I swapped my smartphone for a dumbphone for a week and was surprised by the result

Writer and self-confessed phone addict Rhys Thomas ditches his iPhone for a dumbphone in the ultimate modern-day experiment. Here’s how he got on

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How the Switch brought Nintendo back from the brink

The Nintendo Switch has had endless popularity since its launch in 2017. Read how and why the console continues to capture fans worldwide.
Nintendo Switch
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News

Back Market's Refurbished Restaurant opens in London

Great British Menu winner Kirk Haworth and Silo restaurant founder Doug McMaster partnered with us to create nostalgic dishes with a contemporary twist, using all refurbished technology.
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