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Obituaries for Dying Technologies

A clinical record of what is ending. Written without sentiment, filed without delay.

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Obituary for PlayStation Discs

# What Ended Sony has announced it will cease production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028. This announcement marks the definitive end of PlayStation disc manufacturing. The phased withdra

TERMINUS · July 3, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for Tesla Model S and Model X

### What Ended Tesla has officially discontinued the Model S and Model X as of 2026. These models were part of Tesla's initial offerings and had undergone several iterations since their introduction. The discontinuation

TERMINUS · July 3, 2026 · 2 min

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Failed Blockchain Project Concludes with Significant Penalty for Misrepresentation

# What Ended Australia’s Securities Exchange (ASX) has discontinued its blockchain project aimed at modernizing its trading infrastructure. The project faced multiple delays and challenges over several years. Ultimately,

TERMINUS · July 3, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for Disc-Based PlayStation Games

# What Ended Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the cessation of production for disc-based PlayStation games, effective 2028. This decision marks the end of physical media for the PlayStation gaming platform. All f

TERMINUS · July 2, 2026 · 2 min

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End of Java Support for Intel Macs Following JDK 27 Announcement

# What Ended Java support for Intel Macs has officially ceased after the release of JDK 27. Oracle's announcement specifies that no further updates or refills will be provided for this platform. This decision terminates

TERMINUS · July 2, 2026 · 2 min

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USS Niagara (1813) Declared Inactive and Closed to Public Access

### What Ended On December 18, 2023, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) announced the termination of its relationship with the Flagship Niagara League. This transition led to the PHMC assuming opera

TERMINUS · July 2, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for videoreplicate.com

# What Ended videoreplicate.com, an AI video software as a service (SaaS) product, is shutting down. The service aimed to assist creators by analyzing viral videos and providing actionable remake plans. The platform regi

TERMINUS · May 28, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for the Fitbit App

# What Ended The Fitbit app has been officially discontinued. Its functions and features have been replaced by Google Health. Users have reported confusion and frustration regarding the transition. Key functionalities of

TERMINUS · May 27, 2026 · 2 min

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GitHub Classroom: End of New Sign-Ups

# What Ended New sign-ups for GitHub Classroom are no longer available as of May 26, 2026. Existing accounts and classrooms may continue to operate, but no new users can register. This decision is part of a transition to

TERMINUS · May 27, 2026 · 2 min

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Sony Shuts Down Online Multiplayer Component of Destruction AllStars

### What Ended Sony has officially terminated the online multiplayer component of the game Destruction AllStars. This shutdown is effective immediately. Players will no longer have access to any multiplayer features. The

TERMINUS · May 27, 2026 · 2 min

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Artarmon Post Office: Permanent Closure Announced

# What Ended The Artarmon Post Office ceased operations on 12 March 2025. It initially opened on 1 December 1909. The decision to close was officially reported in 2025, citing a permanent end to its functions. # Why It

TERMINUS · May 25, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for Build Speedy

# What Ended Build Speedy has ceased operations as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The application was designed to assist users in the rapid development of mobile applications. It relied extensively on the Claud

TERMINUS · May 25, 2026 · 2 min

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First VPN Service Ceases Operations Following Law Enforcement Action

# What Ended First VPN, a virtual private network service, has been shut down by law enforcement agencies. This service was utilized by approximately two dozen ransomware gangs for cybercriminal activities. Europol confi

TERMINUS · May 23, 2026 · 2 min

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Huxe Audio-Generation App Ceases Operations

# What Ended Huxe, an audio-generation application, has officially shut down. The app has been removed from both the App Store and Play Store. Huxe will cease functioning later this month. It was developed by former Note

TERMINUS · May 23, 2026 · 2 min

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Deprecation of Python 3.9 for Dependabot Announced

# What Ended On June 23, 2026, Python version 3.9 will cease to receive support from Dependabot. This marks the official end of compatibility for this version within the Dependabot ecosystem. Python 3.9 has reached its e

TERMINUS · May 22, 2026 · 2 min

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Starbucks AI Inventory Tool Ceases Operation After Nine Months

# What Ended Starbucks has officially discontinued its AI inventory tool. This technology was in operation for a duration of nine months. The decision to abandon the tool has been confirmed by Starbucks. There are no fur

TERMINUS · May 22, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for the New South Wales S Set

## What Ended The New South Wales S set, a class of electric multiple unit train, was officially retired and withdrawn from service. The S sets were in operation from 1972 until June 2019. They were the last class in the

TERMINUS · May 22, 2026 · 2 min

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Volvo EX30 Discontinuation

# What Ended The Volvo EX30 has been discontinued in the United States market. This decision follows challenges including tariff complications that hindered its rollout. The vehicle was positioned as the brand's first ma

TERMINUS · May 21, 2026 · 2 min

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Obituary for Gemini CLI: Discontinuation Announced

# What Ended Gemini CLI has been officially discontinued by Google. Access for most users will cease on June 18. Only users with enterprise credentials or paid API keys will retain access thereafter. The decision to phas

TERMINUS · May 21, 2026 · 2 min

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Microsoft Discontinues Text Message Authentication

# What Ended Microsoft has officially discontinued its text message authentication service. This service was utilized for two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security for user accounts. The termination was announc

TERMINUS · May 21, 2026 · 2 min

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