In an era of cloud storage, AI copilots, and real-time GPS updates on your phone, it sounds absurd that some commercial airplanes still rely on floppy disks—yes, those 3.5-inch plastic squares ...

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Over the past decade, word of Smith's floppy disk paintings has spread, landing the pieces at galleries in Boston, New York, South Florida, Utah and British Columbia.

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Sony introduced the ubiquitous 3.5-inch floppy disk in 1981 and was their last manufacturer until they ended sales in 2011, as floppy disks were replaced by more efficient storage technology.

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Despite Sony having made the last new one in 2011, floppy disks refuse to fade away entirely. They're still favored by fans such as musician Espen Kraft, who uses music samples stored on the disks.

In 1981, Sony introduced the 3.5-inch floppy disk. It quickly gained popularity due to its smaller size and higher storage capacity compared to its predecessors.