Things That May Be Obsolete In 10 years

In 10 years, physical wallets may become obsolete as more people switch to mobile payments and digital currencies.

We live in a technology-driven world that keeps inventing and re-inventing daily to make the tools, gadgets, and equipment we use faster, more efficient, and less bulky. This continuous improvement means we are ever discarding what we’ve been using for the newer and better versions or replacements.

Let’s take a random look at some items, tools, gadgets, equipment, apps, and platforms that may not be as useful or be commonly used in 10 years:

Cable TV

With the advent of smart TVs, internet-based media, and streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others, cable TV may become less and less impactful and play second fiddle to internet-based

DVDs and CDs

Physical media like DVDs and CDs are phasing out as more people switch to streaming music and movies or having them in soft copies on flash drives and memory cards. In 10 years, they might be rendered complete obsolete , just like the discs did to the cassette tape.

Traditional Cameras

As smartphone cameras improve in clarity, range, and ability, traditional cameras may become less used. Most phone-making companies are putting a lot of research and development work into their cams, pointing to a phone camera-driven future.

Fax Machines

Over the years, email and digital communication have increased in popularity. Fax machines have only been used in security and medical-related fields because they are more secure. This may change in a decade once more confident versions of document-sharing digital platforms are available.

Printed Newspapers

The fast growth of digital news sources gives instant, easy-to-access articles, podcasts, blogs, and online publications. Print newspapers may be less viable in 10 years and, finally, give way to e-papers.

Desktop Computers

Laptops, tablets, and phones have increased power and capabilities, are more convenient and less bulky, and the desktop computer may disappear.

GPS Devices

With smartphones’ prevalence and built-in GPS capabilities, standalone GPS devices may become less and less popular in a few years.

Credit Cards

The fast rise of mobile payment systems like Mpesa and other mobile wallets, and the ability of smartphones to run scanners and store digital barcodes, may make credit cards less commonly used and even replaced.

Traditional Watches

Even presently, traditional watches are more fashion statements and accessories than time-telling pieces. This is due to the increasing popularity of smartwatches and wearable technology that are adaptive to daily living. The timepiece may hang around for a while but for its aesthetics rather than functionality.

It’s exciting already just thinking about what the future holds for us regarding technological advancements. We can only hope they make us more productive, healthier, and, if possible, happier.