The 1980s were a pivotal time for gadgets and devices, with innovations that influenced both daily life and entertainment. Sony’s Walkman allowed users to listen to music on the go, revolutionizing personal entertainment. The first mobile phones, such as the Motorola DynaTAC, appeared, although they were large and expensive. The rise of home video technology was marked by the VHS player, which made it possible to record TV shows and watch movies at home. In computing, devices like the Commodore 64 and Apple II became hugely popular in homes and schools. Handheld video games, such as Nintendo’s Game Boy, introduced a new era of portable gaming. Early camcorders allowed people to record home movies easily, while personal digital assistants (PDAs) began to emerge as early predecessors to smartphones. The 80s laid the groundwork for much of the digital and portable technology that would dominate the 21st century.