Walkman

In depth 35 years ago today, Sony launched the gadget that changed our relationship with music forever.

Walkman? Speakers? Headphones? Sony's new WH Series is a little from columns A, B and C.

Sony has announced a new bass-heavy addition to the Walkman brand, the Sony Walkman B170.

Sony has not had the best time with the Walkman brand since the dawn of the MP3, given that the company has had to play second fiddle - like everyone else - to Apple and the iPod.

Sony hasn't been resting on its Walkman laurels, having been beavering away on a bunch of new MP3 players, including the Sony Walkman NWZ-A860 and NWZ-S760 which offer wireless Bluetooth streaming.

Sony has unveiled its latest Walkman, the Sony NWZ-W260, a wireless MP3 playing headset intended for athletes and the very forgetful, seeing as it can go with you into your post-workout shower.

Sony has finally pulled the tape Walkman from retail stores in Japan, 31 years after revolutionising the music industry with its portable sound system.

We were a little surprised to hear that Sony Ericsson was adding a new touchscreen phone to its Walkman line with the Yendo - but now we've had some hands-on time, it kind of makes sense.

Sony is set to release a limited edition water-resistant wearable Walkman, with camo-branding to celebrate the forthcoming release of the new Metal Gear Solid game on PSP.