Every year, we say goodbye to tech products and services that have reached the end of their lives. Some are outdated and no longer relevant, while others fail to gain traction and are discontinued.
As we look to the year 2022, it’s time to remember the technological products and services we’ve lost. These products and services have played a role in our lives, and their loss is felt by many.
So, let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember the technology that didn’t make it this year.
Here are some notable ones:
Blackberry
On January 4, all older BlackBerry devices stopped working as the company behind BlackBerry stopped running legacy services for the 7.1 operating system and earlier BlackBerry 10 software.
Despite efforts by a Texas-based startup called Onward Mobility to revive the brand with a new Android phone, the plans were ultimately scrapped.
iPod
In May, Apple discontinued the iPod Touch, effectively ending the iPod product line, which had been a major player in the music industry since its launch in 2001.
The last iPod touch was released in 2019.
Internet Explorer
In June, Microsoft completely retired Internet Explorer 11, a web browser that had been in use since 1995.
Google Stadia
In October, Google announced that it would shut down its cloud gaming service, Stadia.
The service will end on January 18, and Google is offering refunds to users who purchased hardware or games through the Google Store or Stadia Store.
Amazon Glow
In November, Amazon announced that it would discontinue Amazon Glow, an app designed for young children to connect with distant family members via video chat, read books and play games together.
The product received positive reviews, including from a user who provided the script, but it ultimately failed to gain traction.
As we say goodbye to these tech products and services, we can look forward to the new and innovative products and services that will take their place in the coming years.
