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It’s almost 2027, and the FAA is finally replacing the floppy disks used by US air traffic control

At more than 400 sites, the FAA still uses floppy disks in four systems to upload data to aging information displays that controllers consult for weather conditions, airport status, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).

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Sony resurrects the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C

The new MDR-3R looks almost identical to the 3L2 that shipped with the first Walkman. Rather than sacrifice modern functionality for nostalgia, though, Sony swapped the 3.5mm plug for USB-C and added an inline remote and microphone for easy playback controls and hands-free calls.

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