Jan 3, 2025, 03:47 PM IST

Things that were used in the 90s that aren't used anymore

Pravrajya Suruchi

Dial-up Internet – The iconic screeching sound of dial-up connections has been replaced by high-speed broadband.

Floppy Disks – Once essential for storing data, now obsolete thanks to cloud storage and USB drives.

Beepers/Pagers – These were used for communication before cell phones became mainstream.

CD Walkmans – Portable music players that played CDs, replaced by MP3 players and streaming services.

Payphones – Once common in public places, now nearly extinct due to widespread mobile phone use.

VHS Tapes – The format used for home video recordings, now replaced by DVDs, Blu-rays, and streaming.

Polaroid Cameras – Instant print cameras that were phased out as digital cameras and smartphones took over.

Fax Machines – Used for sending documents, now replaced by emails and cloud-based document sharing.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports