The telephones
Of all kinds, except cell phones, of course. The ground ones that we had at home, but also the ones for planes and cars, and of course the paid ones that were on the streets. Its use has gradually decreased before our eyes and consequently its existence has been reduced to the point of being on the brink of disappearance. A recent survey by the US National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the Center for Disease Control found that only 34% of US households have an old-fashioned land line and have made unsuccessful recommendations for more people bring them into their homes as they are easier to track in case of an emergency. England, for its part, has removed thousands of its iconic phone booths, although it has chosen to leave several as tourist attractions. Some of them, not even as a telephone, but with other functions such as libraries.
Photo cameras
What times those in which every trip or special event required a camera to immortalize the best memories. Today there are few who resort to these devices because every smartphone has one integrated and also equipped with such a high resolution that it can only be challenged by promotional teams. The condemnation has varied depending on the type of camera: 35mm cameras are still valid among experts and photography enthusiasts; digital is in serious danger but still has a chance to save itself; the roll is virtually extinct; while the disposable is a relic of a museum.
Radio
When was the last time you turned on your radio? Not the one pre-installed in the car, but the equipment that we use for so many years at home or in the office to listen to music, news and more. While we’re at it, have you noticed how much your presence in stores has been reduced? The great culprit behind the fact that this device that once united families around it is in serious danger of extinction is streaming, whether on computers or cell phones. This is because platforms like Spotify allow you to listen to personalized selections and recommendations with a minimum of ads. The statistics around the radio are so misleading that few have noticed the reduction in the use of this piece, since surveys conclude that between 85% and 90% of Americans listen to it, but without specifying where they tune in to the signal.