How the iPod's legacy sparked a new era of portable music
The Verge reports on the cyclical history of portable MP3 players, from the 1998 launch of the MPMan F10 and Diamond Rio PMP300 to Apple's dominance with the iPod and its subsequent abandonment. The article highlights how streaming access has replaced physical devices, yet a resurgence of dedicated players is emerging as a counter-trend to smartphone-centric listening.