Admin What technology is now obsolete?
List of obsolete technology
| Obsolete technology | Replacement |
|---|---|
| LaserDisc | Compact disks, DVDs, and Blu-ray |
| Overhead projector and slide projector | Video projector |
| Phonograph and phonograph record | Audio cassette, 8 track tape, compact disc, MP3 |
| Telegraph | Telephone, teletype, email, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System |
What is currently obsolete?
Here are 30 things that will probably be obsolete by 2020.
- Print magazines. Magazines.
- Digital cameras. Relax in the Alps while taking the occasional photo Shutterstock.
- Thumb drives. A thumb drive.
- Standalone GPS devices. A car GPS.
- Fax machines. A fax machine.
- DVD and Blu-ray players. A DVD player.
- Calculators.
- Analog watches.
What products are becoming obsolete?
36 Things That Will Be Obsolete Soon
- Shopping malls. Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com.
- Cash. jesterpop / Shutterstock.com.
- Pay phones. GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com.
- Calculators. Sergey Ryzhov / Shutterstock.com.
- Paper maps. Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com.
- Print catalogs.
- Business cards.
- Parking meters.
Are laptops obsolete?
Over the past few years, laptops have become the de facto computer of choice for nearly everyone. Indeed, 166 million laptops were sold globally in 2019, whereas only 88 million desktops were sold in the same period, and the gap is expected to continue widening until at least 2024.
Why does software become obsolete?
Obsolescence in software Many versions of word-processing programs, data-storage media, and formats for encoding images and films were in the past considered industry standards but have since been replaced by new software versions or even by completely new hardware.
Will laptops become obsolete?
What computer has replaced?
Packing, stockroom, and warehouse moving. Robots controlled by computers are replacing jobs that involve packing or moving of goods. An example is the Amazon robots that move all products to people who package and mail the products to customers.
How is modern technology different from old technology?
A major difference between ancient technology and modern tech is that the latter is industry-driven, whereas ancient technologies never were. As a result, modern tech is designed not necessarily for use value—much modern tech is entirely frivolous—but for a consumer market, and is designed for early obsolescence.