The Tech We've Lost in 2025
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Key Points:
- In 2025, tech discontinuations were fewer and less high-profile compared to previous years, with a focus on nostalgia and broader industry trends rather than major product retirements.
- AOL ended its 34-year-old dial-up internet service in September, impacting rural users who still relied on the connection, marking the end of an era for early internet access.
- Microsoft phased out the standalone Skype app in favor of integrating its features into Microsoft Teams, reflecting a shift toward unified communication platforms.
- Google discontinued support for the first two generations of Nest Learning Thermostats, removing app connectivity and security updates, effectively pushing users to upgrade their devices.
- Amazon closed its general Android App Store in August, focusing exclusively on apps for its
