I use lots of Google products (Chrome, Gmail, Gcal, YouTube, and Google itself) and like them, but I'm wary of using new Google projects because the company has a history of releasing something, allowing a user base to grow, then yanking the rug out from under everyone by killing the project. This site shows 147 dead Google projects. I miss Google Reader, and will miss Google URL Shortener, Inbox, and even Google+.
Look at all the dead projects in this Google Graveyard
Listen to familiar sounds of 1980s gadgets and other artifacts
Close your eyes and try to guess the sounds in the video below. Of course depending on who you ask, the analog devices depicted in the video have regained their allure, or never lost it in the first place. READ THE REST
The Payphone Museum pays homage to a dying communication medium
The Payphone Museum by Mathew Furman is a collection of photos documenting payphones from all across the world. You can also listen to a genuine recording of a payphone asking the caller to deposit 5 cents. There are 43 pages of photos to browse through with descriptions of where the pictured payphone is/was located. The… READ THE REST
"Styles On Video" is a 1993 VHS tape that let customers "try on" various hairstyles
In the early '90s, a hair salon had a process to create VHS tapes to let customers see themselves in different hairstyles before their appointment. All of the haircuts are so attractive, how could one possibly choose a favorite? Luckily with today's technology, you can easily photoshop your own face onto these styles and show… READ THE REST
Looking for a unique gift that'll arrive before Christmas? This Galaxy Lamp might fit the bill.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. The holiday season is in full swing, and now's your last chance to get gifts in time! That's why you should consider giving a special someone in your life the EP Light Galaxy… READ THE REST
Skip the shipping times. Gift someone a new language this season with Rosetta Stone.
Sometimes, the holidays sneak up on us. You have to buy someone a present, but you don't know what to get them — and of course, there's the fear it won't show up on time to be under the tree Christmas morning. That's why our Last Chance sale is an excellent opportunity. It provides great… READ THE REST
Buying a holiday gift for a golf lover? This golf simulator is guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's nothing more nerve-wracking than wondering if the holiday gifts you ordered will arrive on time. Unfortunately, on-time delivery is hardly promised this season, except during our Last Chance Shipping Sale.… READ THE REST
