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The Life Story Of A Tech Product. Can They Last?

Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

06-Mar-25 11:00

The Life Story Of A Tech Product. Can They Last?

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of iconic tech products and platforms, with a focus on Skype, the video and audio calling giant set to retire in May 2025. Once a game-changer in the early 2000s, Skype revolutionised communication by offering affordable, high-quality calls, making it a household name with millions of users. However, in recent years, it’s struggled to keep up with more modern platforms like Zoom, Slack, and others that have adapted to the smartphone era.

Why do tech products go from "must-haves" to "obsolete" so quickly? And what does Skype's imminent retirement tell us about the shifting tech trends and the rapid pace of innovation?

Join us in this episode as we speak with Matt Armitage, Founder of Kulturpop, to break down what happens when tech products lose their relevance. We’ll discuss how platforms evolve, the impact of changing user needs, and how products can quickly go from essential to forgotten in the ever-changing tech landscape.

Image credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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