Philips, the brand behind Compact Cassette technology, celebrated the format's 50-year anniversary at the weekend.

On the golden anniversary of the cassette, Philips said in a statement: "As a company rooted in continuing our commitment to meaningful innovation, few inventions have been as culturally meaningful in the last 50 years as the compact cassette.

"It provided a portable and inexpensive way to capture moments in time and ultimately, helped shape the music industry, popular culture, politics, and the way we ...