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1500
Maps
Maps have been used since the 6th century and were created by Anaximander. Maps used to help people allover the world find there destination and whereabouts, now that cellphones and GPS were made there has been a drastic decrease in map purchases. -
1500
Hourglass
Hourglasses, also known as sand clocks have been used for centuries. They were invented back in ancient times with evidence going back to the 14th century. This item was created by a French monk called Liutprand. This item is becoming obsolete because of modern day technology like clocks, smartphone timers ect. People tend to use modern day items because they are more accurate and convenient. -
1566
Newspapers
Newspapers used to be a very common thing in the early 15th century. The very first hand written sheet was spread widely in Venice, these papers contained information on the wars and politics at hand therefore earning their name. Since technology was brought into our world there hasn't been much need for the papers . -
Swords
Swords are becoming obsolete because of the evolution of weapons such as guns,bombs,traps ect. Swords were most used in ancient times dating back to the 1500s-1600s. -
Watches
Antique watches were used by almost everyone, helping people tell the time and set alarms/ timer. Peter Henlein, the inventor of the first watch created hand watches in the early 16th century. Now that we have phones, apple watches,computers there hasn't be a high demand for antique watches causing this item ti become obsolete. -
Phone Book
On February 21, 1878, a book of paper containing a listing of 50 people, companies, and other offices became the first ever phone book. This Phone book was created by a man named Coy. Phone books were the way to call anyone by not needing to ask them for their numbers and just looking at their last name. If we fast forward into present time almost no one uses this item because of Cellphones. -
Records
Thomas Edison invented records for the first time in 1886,being designed to allow the public to listen to music anywhere. The music programmes nowadays like Spotify and Apple Music make the demand for records incredibly low, the reason for this is because technology has become such a big impact on our society today. If one has a source of internet they can access music that way therefor not needing records. -
Film Cameras
Cameras are something people have cherished since the 18th century, invented by a man named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce,. According to Wikipedia cameras have been low on demand since smartphones were invented, smartphones have cameras built into the device along with a gallery to view after taking a photo. People all over the world use smartphones,computers,ipads,ect therefor no longer using their film cameras. -
Portable TV
Portable TVs reached their peak in popularity in 1982, but Panasonic initially introduced a TV tiny enough to fit in one's pocket in 1970. Since technology was introduced this item has become a part of the top 10 obsolete products in 2023, they earned that spot because of apps like Netflix and Disney plus or even the News app. People turn to their cellphones for entertainment instead of small pocket TVs. -
Landlines
Landline phones are becoming obsolete because of mobile phones. Landlines were invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell and were most popular in 1990 to early 2000s. Mobile phones give us more access and flexibility