TiVo, once a pioneer in DVR technology and a household name, spent its prime years defending its patents in court against major players, but ultimately lost relevance as streaming services and smart TVs overtook traditional DVRs. After a series of legal battles and stagnating hardware, TiVo was acquired by Rovi and later Xperi, shifting focus from hardware to patent licensing, and eventually exiting the hardware business altogether, highlighting missed opportunities in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Bose announced that it will stop supporting its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars from February 18, 2026, rendering cloud-based features and the app non-functional, while continuing basic audio playback via AUX, HDMI, and Bluetooth. Customers can trade in their devices for up to $200, but the move marks the end of support for a product line introduced in 2013, citing technological obsolescence.
The article discusses how the focus of gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox has shifted from being solely about the hardware ('the station' or 'the box') to broader aspects of gaming and technology, highlighting the evolution from exclusive games and multiplayer features to a more integrated and connected gaming ecosystem.
AOL is discontinuing its iconic dial-up internet service in September 2025 after over 30 years, marking the end of an era for early internet connectivity, with the service and dialer software to be phased out by the end of September.
AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service after 30 years, marking the end of an era for many Americans who experienced the early days of online connectivity, characterized by the iconic modem sounds. The service, once dominant with over 23 million US subscribers, declined with the rise of faster broadband options and modern web technologies, and will officially shut down in late September, leaving behind a nostalgic chapter in internet history.
AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service on September 30 after over 30 years, marking the end of an era for the pioneering company that once played a major role in bringing the internet to millions of Americans.
AOL is shutting down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, marking the end of an era for a service that was once synonymous with the internet for many users, even though only a small number still used it as of 2019.
AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service, along with related software, by September 30, marking the end of an era for the classic '90s and early 2000s internet experience, as the company shifts towards modern broadband services.
