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Games
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store

Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator offers a nostalgic, first-person experience of managing a 1990s video rental store with repetitive, engaging tasks.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

The Nostalgic Walmart-Brand Frozen Snack That Shoppers Avoid - Tasting Table

Great Value pizza rolls receive mixed reviews, with many customers criticizing their taste and quality compared to Totino's.
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic's latest device has a swiveling display

The RG Rotate will run on Android, feature an aluminum alloy frame and come in Polar Black and Aurora Silver. Anbernic's video detailed that the handheld will have a 'proprietary ultra-thin alloy hinge' that went through 'high-durability testing.'
Wearables
fromSFGATE
13 hours ago

102 years ago, a California teenager changed American food history

In 1924, Lionel Sternberger, at just 16 years old, first put cheese on a hamburger and served it to a customer at the Rite Spot in Pasadena. This simple act changed the course of American food history, leading to the creation of the cheeseburger, a dish that billions of people have enjoyed since.
LA food
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Obscure Jell-O Salad That Once Ruled Lunchtime Would Send Your Guests Running Out The Door - Tasting Table

Perfection Salad, a gelatin-based dish created in 1904, reflects changing food trends and is no longer popular in modern cuisine.
Marketing
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

13 Bizarre Vintage Food Ads We Can't Believe Are Real - Tasting Table

Marketing trends evolve with consumer habits, showcasing bizarre and memorable campaigns from various eras.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Retro NYC video store marks booming first year in business - thanks to growing Gen-Z demand for VHS, DVDs

Night Owl Video, Brooklyn's last video store, celebrates its first anniversary and plans expansion due to increasing demand for physical media.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
5 days ago

People are losing it over 7-Eleven merch. Welcome to the surprisingly cool world of convenience chic

7-Eleven's merchandise has gained popularity, blending convenience store culture with streetwear and lifestyle trends.
#grocery-shopping
fromTasting Table
5 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
5 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

Photography
fromAol
1 week ago

31 photos that show what life looked like in 1985

1985 was characterized by iconic pop culture, fashion, and childhood experiences captured in everyday life through photographs.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

American Girl is bringing back its original dolls. Moms might be excited but will your seven-year-old care?

American Girl was acquired by Mattel for $700 million and drifted steadily away from what made it special. The historical characters were retired, replaced by contemporary dolls reflecting girls' lives today.
Women in technology
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

McDonald's Just Built a Gadget That Every Gamer Has Needed Forever - Yanko Design

Archie is a small arch-shaped piece that essentially bridges the two sticks on your controller. It's not a Bluetooth gadget loaded with firmware updates or a subscription service. It's just a clever piece of physical design that does exactly what it needs to do and nothing more.
Video games
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Gumball Machines Used To Be The Forefront Of Every Grocery Store. Here's Why They Disappeared - Tasting Table

Gumball machines were once popular fixtures in stores but have largely disappeared due to changing shopping habits and cultural shifts.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
#1980s
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Is What Grocery Shopping Looked Like In The '80s - Tasting Table

Grocery shopping in the 1980s was a vibrant mix of nostalgia and innovation, featuring unique snacks and the rise of supercenters.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Is What Grocery Shopping Looked Like In The '80s - Tasting Table

Grocery shopping in the 1980s was a vibrant mix of nostalgia and innovation, featuring unique snacks and the rise of supercenters.
Video games
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Working a Fake Job Is a Great Pastime

Retro Rewind, an indie store simulator, captivates players with its nostalgic retail management experience, contrasting sharply with high-action games like Resident Evil Requiem.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Old-School Canned Meat Pizza Topping People Hardly Order Anymore - Tasting Table

Spam was a popular pizza topping in the past but has declined in use, remaining a staple in some cuisines.
#nostalgia
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Food & drink

People Are Ready To Shell Out Cash Just To Taste These Nostalgic Childhood Snacks Again

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Food & drink

People Are Ready To Shell Out Cash Just To Taste These Nostalgic Childhood Snacks Again

Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

How One Cartoon Character Reshaped Donut Culture And Marketing - Tasting Table

Homer Simpson's love for donuts has significantly influenced donut culture and marketing since the show's debut.
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why This Iconic 1990s Gas Station Frozen Drink Basically Disappeared - Tasting Table

Slush Puppie, once a popular frozen drink brand, has largely been replaced by ICEE machines in American retailers.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Let's take a look at the retro tech making a comeback | TechCrunch

Digital typewriters are carving out a niche for a more focused writing experience, stripping things back to the essentials: just you, a keyboard, and your words.
Photography
Film
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Retro Rewind Lets You Run Your Own '90s Era Blockbuster And It Rules

Retro Rewind is a video store simulator game that authentically captures the charm and nostalgia of 1990s movie rental shops with detailed mechanics and genuine character.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Obsessed With These 5 Cassette-Era Gadgets & They Just Got a Full Design Upgrade for 2026 - Yanko Design

Streaming's abundance created a thinner listening experience; cassette-era design principles combined with modern technology offer a solution through intentional, tactile music consumption products.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

After Nearly 40 Years, These Iconic Frozen Treats Are Finally Headed To Grocery Stores - Tasting Table

Dippin' Dots are now available in grocery stores for the first time, featuring three classic flavors in multi-packs.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Could 90s-Inspired Marketing Be the Key to Winning Over Gen Z?

Nostalgia marketing leverages retro branding to build trust with Gen Z by invoking comforting memories and feelings of authenticity.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

15 Burger Chains That Don't Exist Anymore - Tasting Table

Burger Chef was a long lost competitor in the fast food industry, founded in the 1950s and known for its Big Shef burger and fixings bar.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Philips new audio gear brings back the bright bold colors of the '80s

The collection includes two wireless speakers that both feature Bluetooth 5.5 with Auracast support, an IP67 rating so they can survive the occasional short dunking, 24 hours of battery life, neon colored buttons, and multicolored LED lighting. Cassette tape functionality hasn't been carried forward from Philips' original '80s Moving Sound devices, but both speakers have color LCD screens displaying a stylized animation of spinning cassette reels, and other playback details.
Gadgets
Dining
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Cheap, Nostalgic Happy Hour Deal That's Sweeping the Nation's Bars

Bars and restaurants across the U.S. are offering adult-oriented "Happy Meal" deals combining nostalgic childhood foods with cocktails at discounted prices to attract millennials seeking both nostalgia and value.
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

If You Grew Up In The '80s, You Probably Remember 7Up's Quirky Mascot - Tasting Table

Cool Spot first appeared in 1987 to try to refresh the brand's image. The character was essentially an anthropomorphic version of the red dot in the 7Up logo. In commercials, the dot transformed into a tiny animated figure with sunglasses, sneakers, and a very cool 'tude. His chilled-out personality fit neatly into the brand's long-running "Uncola" positioning, which sought to frame 7Up as the cool and quirky alternative to traditional colas.
Marketing
NYC food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Long Island McDonald's Location Is Stuck In The '90s (And Fans Love It) - Tasting Table

A McDonald's in Hicksville, New York remains frozen in its original 1990s design with colorful décor and PlayPlace, defying the chain's modern gray remodel trend and becoming an internet sensation.
Gadgets
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
1 month ago

Retro gaming consoles that are now worth a FORTUNE - do you have one?

Vintage gaming consoles, particularly rare limited editions, have become highly valuable collectibles, with some reaching thousands of pounds on eBay due to nostalgia-driven demand.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

If You Ate This Cereal As A Kid, You Probably Grew Up In The '60s - Tasting Table

Quisp Cereal, launched in 1965, became iconic for its unique flying saucer shape and engaging mascot, competing with Quake in a playful marketing rivalry.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Dust Off The Gen X-Beloved Grill That Gen Z Is Suddenly Using - Tasting Table

George Foreman was a legendary boxer - Olympic gold medalist and two-time Heavyweight World Champion with a record of 76 wins and just 5 losses - but for many younger folks he may be better known for the kitchen appliance that bears his name. Introduced in 1994, the George Foreman grill is a compact indoor electric grill with a unique style of cooking.
Fashion & style
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback - and You Can Thank Gen Z For It

Gen Z and young adults are purchasing used iPods to escape streaming fatigue and own their music libraries, with prices rising 60% since 2023 and search interest increasing 8% year-over-year.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Rise of Analogue Nostalgia

Analogue nostalgia—longing for physical, offline media—drives people to choose complicated, expensive technologies over simpler digital alternatives despite digitalization's convenience.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

From landlines to VHS tapes, millennials and Gen Z parents are bringing an analog childhood to Gen Alpha

Millennials and Gen Z parents are introducing retro items like VHS tapes, Tin Can phones, and physical media to their children to foster connection, imagination, and independence while slowing down screen time.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Discontinued Taco Night Staple Is Returning To Shelves, And Boomers Will Remember It Fondly - Tasting Table

General Mills revived the discontinued La Tiara taco shell brand, returning it to Walmart shelves in April with original and new seasoning flavors.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 household items that were status symbols in a working-class home in the 1990s that would cost less than a single grocery run today - Silicon Canals

Consumer goods that signified status and achievement in 1990s working-class communities now cost a fraction of their original price, reflecting dramatic shifts in purchasing power and consumer culture.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in

HyperMegaTech! releases Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld with 14 Rare Ltd. games including Banjo-Kazooie, compatible with Evercade cartridges for expanded retro gaming library.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Vintage Sandwich Pairs Popcorn With An Unexpected Canned Food - Tasting Table

This isn't a traditional sandwich that is made on two pieces of bread stacked on top of each other with a filling in between. It's more of an open-faced sandwich that features a paste-like spread added to "circles of hot buttered toast." To make this vintage sandwich no one remembers anymore, you're instructed to grind two cups of fresh popcorn in a meat chopper (use a food processor for a modernized version),
Cooking
#1990s-nostalgia
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Adults: Tell Us About A Discontinued Food Or Snack You Loved That No One Else Seems To Remember

Adults of all ages are asked to share discontinued foods and snacks that seem forgotten by others.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Affordable Dollar Tree Dupe Might Remind '90s Kids Of A Popular Sour Candy - Tasting Table

Dollar Tree's Sour Dudes candy offers superior value and comparable or better quality than the more expensive Airhead Xtremes sour belts.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Sorry, Only People Who Grew Up In The '80s Can Identify These Movies By Their Blurred Posters

A 15-question quiz challenges players to identify iconic blurred '80s movie posters, testing visual recognition and nostalgia-driven memory.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Old-School Ribbon Sandwiches Solve A Party Problem Many Usually Overlook - Tasting Table

Multi-filling ribbon sandwiches are an easy, decorative, crowd-pleasing way to serve varied fillings efficiently for gatherings.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Gone But Not Forgotten - Here Are 20 Discontinued Snacks That People Still Yearn For In 2026

Beloved snacks like Altoids Sours (tangerine) and Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars were discontinued, sparking nostalgia and high secondary-market demand.
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Creates Nostalgic Pixel Tributes That Capture Gaming's Golden Age

A wide-ranging showcase of visual creativity, highlighting photography, illustration, sculpture, design, and inventive art projects from global contemporary artists and cultural oddities.
Television
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

MTV Rewind Lets You Revisit 40,000 Music Videos & Commercials from the Golden Age of MTV

MTV Rewind preserves about 40,000 classic MTV music videos and recreates era- and program-specific playlists so audiences can relive MTV's video era.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 After-School Snacks Kids Always Ate In The '60s - Tasting Table

The 1960s introduced iconic snacks and beverages including Starburst, Doritos, Pop-Tarts, and Fluffernutter sandwiches that became beloved childhood favorites and household names.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

These Fast-Food Items Were Huge In The '90s - Can You Correctly Name Them All?

A 15-item image-based quiz challenges recognition of iconic 1990s fast-food menu items from commercials, advertisements, and real food photos.
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

80 Vintage Ads That Show Which Values Changed And Which Stayed The Same Over Time

We might be exposed to more ads and commercials today than ever before in human history, but the idea of advertising itself is certainly not a new concept. According to Instapage, the first signs of advertisements actually appeared in ancient Egyptian steel carvings from 2000 BC. Meanwhile, the first printed ad was published in 1472, when William Caxton decided to advertise a book by posting flyers on church doors in England.
Marketing
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Inside the Cheetos Cheesyverse: How PepsiCo Turned a Snack Brand into an Immersive Theme Park - Yanko Design

The design here is so visually dense that it commands your full attention. Every surface is covered in saturated oranges, hypnotic swirls, or bold cheetah spots, creating a total environment that feels completely detached from the outside world. This level of immersion is a deliberate choice, engineered to produce highly shareable content. The entire experience is a meticulously crafted backdrop for social media, and that's not a criticism; it's a recognition of a very shrewd and effective design objective.
Marketing
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Over 50 Are Sharing The Former Food Trends That Were Actually Horrible In Hindsight

Older adults remember unpleasant food fads such as liver and onions, aspic and foam dishes, ubiquitous wine coolers, and excessive use of balsamic vinegar.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

'I Swear The Food Tasted Better' - Why McDonald's Fans Miss The Old-School Foam Containers - Tasting Table

Polystyrene clamshells preserved warmth and prevented leaking, but changes in fats and frying methods largely explain perceived differences in McDonald's taste.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

You Must Not Get Out Much If You Can't Ace This Discontinued Fast Food Menu Quiz

Many people strongly miss discontinued fast-food items, prompting quizzes and nostalgia despite individual preferences for homemade meals.
Food & drink
fromKotaku
1 month ago

McDonald's Announced A TCG, Ronald McDonald Is The Chase

McDonald's will release a 24-card trading card set in the UK on March 17 featuring brand characters, nostalgia-driven mascots, and anthropomorphic menu items.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Little Debbie's Most Iconic Snacks Are Now A New Frozen Treat - Tasting Table

Hudsonville Ice Cream released two Little Debbie–inspired ice cream sandwiches, Cosmic Brownies and Oatmeal Creme Pies, launching in Michigan with a planned nationwide rollout.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Sneaky Way Nabisco Marketed Graham Crackers During The Great Depression - Tasting Table

Graham cracker crusts were created through Nabisco's Depression-era marketing to boost cracker sales and became a lasting, popular pie crust.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Remember hedgehog flavour? Moon cheese? The weirdest, wildest, coolest crisp packet designs ever

UK crisp packaging from 1970–2000 showcased eclectic, nostalgic, and often bizarre designs including novelty flavours, regional brands and pop-culture tie-ins.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Snapple is ready for its comeback

On February 18, Snapple's parent company, Keurig Dr Pepper, announced that the beloved tea brand is unveiling a refreshed visual identity designed to "return the Snapple brand to icon-status." The new look, which will roll out beginning this March, includes new graphics, a logo inspired by the brand's '90s look, and an updated bottle design that hearkens back to its original glass packaging.
Food & drink
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