Old devices, new meanings: The enduring materiality of outdated media and communication technologies
Published online on June 26, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Material Culture, Ahead of Print.
This article explores the enduring presence and shifting meanings of outdated media and communication technologies (MCTs) in everyday life. Based on 30 in-depth interviews conducted in Istanbul, it examines how individuals retain objects such as Walkmans, ...
This article explores the enduring presence and shifting meanings of outdated media and communication technologies (MCTs) in everyday life. Based on 30 in-depth interviews conducted in Istanbul, it examines how individuals retain objects such as Walkmans, ...