Goodbye to the Tech That Died in 2025

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Published on Tue Dec 30 2025

We saw the demise of several pieces of iconic technology in 2025, including the loss of Skype, dial-up AOL service and the iPhone home button. But CNET’s Bridget Carey grieves most what Google stole from her -- the smarts on her Nest Smart Thermostat.

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0:00 The Tech That Died in 2025
0:46 Goodbye Apple Home Button
1:03 RIP Humane AI Pin
1:45 See Ya Amazon Apps Store
2:11 So Long, Skype
2:45 Sayonara Blue Screen of Death
3:57 Arrivederci Dial Up
4:46 RIP (Older) Nest Thermostat
6:27 Hello Vine! Or Divine
6:45 Welcome Back Napster! Sort of

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