Consumer Electronics

When people think of technology endings, they imagine dramatic shutdowns, headline-grabbing failures, or sudden collapses. But 2025 told a different story. Instead of loud farewells, this year delivered quiet goodbyes, subtle shifts, and slow fades into obsolescence. Many of the technologies that disappeared weren’t failures—they were victims of changing economics, evolving user behavior, and industry-wide transformations. Unlike past years that saw iconic exits like the iPod or Internet Explorer, 2025’s losses felt more personal. These were tools embedded into daily routines, habits, and even muscle memory. From the familiar click of a home button to the shriek of dial-up modems, … Read more