There have been plenty of iconic gadget releases throughout the years, but none are quite as legendary as the Sony Walkman.

That means songs on Sony's new Walkman sound more life-like than the typical CD, MP3 or streaming media file, which are compressed to fit into a smaller, downloadable package.

Sony gives high-end audio a (relatively) affordable price tag with the launch of the Walkman NW-306 ...

Sony added ATRAC3 playback (and encoding, when applicable) to other products, like PlayStation consoles, Xplod car stereo systems, and portable media players like the Network Walkman.

What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.

It’s 45 years to the day that Sony first unleashed the Walkman and set in train a transformation in the way we listen to music.

Sony has said that the new Walkman comes with DSEE Ultimate which is designed to enhance music streaming quality. The NW-A306 is designed for discerning users looking for high quality sound and style.

The iconic Sony Walkman is set to return as a hi-res streaming player, with its original selling a huge 400million units.

The Sony Walkman NW-ZX707 is a premium portable music player for hi-fi enthusiasts and audiophiles. With its advanced sound processing, 5-inch display, long battery life, and Android 12 software ...