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This is so hard to answer because so many of these things you don't miss it until it's gone. I'm going to say physical keyboards. Like, not that physical keyboards will disappear entirely, but I think they will continue to get much, much less common. I think a lot of people will miss the tactile advantage of a good keyboard, though.
One thing I think we're in for a rebound on is how we deal with batteries. Currently, the paradigm for many devices is that manufacturers put a rechargeable battery in and that's it. When the battery wears down or breaks, the device is done too. This can't go on forever. It's creating too much e-waste, expense, and pollution.
I think the deal that customers are getting from streaming services is probably too good to last, in general. It's already starting to degrade, with companies all going to start their own streaming platforms with smaller and smaller catalogs. You have to really plan for what you want to see. The rise of exclusive shows really damaged things. Vertical integration like that hurts competition.
Agreed with the keyboards. They'll probably become a tool specifc for certain professions only.
I see your point with the battery, but I'm not sure if I'm getting it completely. I also agree, it's wasteful and not environmentally responsible. But by the time a battery needs replacing, the device is obsolete not because it's worn out but because it's obsolete, there are much more powerful models our in the market which can handle the much more demanding software. I guess what I'm trying to say it that batteries are far from being the only problem in that whole situation.
I wonder if streaming services will be herded back together in the future. TV is a relatively new thing, and I wonder if what we are seeing is the beginning of a pattern. Perhaps some sort of third party that curates content from several competitors.
The battery issue isn't just in devices that go obsolete. It is also in devices like bike lights where the original functionality never changes. And even in devices like a smartphone, phone battery life often drops off far before the useful life ends.
Yes, that's what I'm getting at, the useful life of the device isn't over but for most people is more convenient to just replace it.