Are you nostalgic for the 56K dial-up Internet of the 1990s? Well, this Japanese company sells a 56K analog modem that can connect to your copper landline – if you have one, of course. – Daily Journal

Japan is often considered a global leader in advanced technology, known for its innovations in robotics, electronics and high-speed trains. However, the country is also known for its tendency to retain older technology long after it has been abandoned elsewhere. .

Only recently has Japan started phasing out floppy disks in government offices, and too many of its laptops and devices are still equipped with legacy features like VGA connectors. Most recently, we covered a PCI Express adapter that adds a parallel port to modern PCs, allowing buyers to connect long-forgotten devices like HP LaserJet or dot-matrix printers. For bonus nostalgia points, the corresponding driver comes on a CD and it’s compatible with Windows XP and later.

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