Baby boomers have traditionally relied on print newspapers in the morning. As digital media and internet news become more popular, newspapers are becoming outdated.
Landlines, once omnipresent in every home, may disappear with the baby boomer generation. As technology and mobile phones improve, younger generations prefer mobile communication.
As the baby boomer generation retires, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays may become obsolete. Netflix, Spotify, and Apple Music have made digital consumption the norm for younger generations.
With time, fax machines are disappearing from offices and enterprises. Fax machines are less needed as younger generations use email, instant messaging, and cloud storage.
Online banking, smartphone payment applications, and electronic financial transfers have made digital payment methods convenient and efficient for younger generations.
Younger generations use smartphone applications or voice commands to manage their entertainment equipment, reducing the need for a remote.
Print encyclopedias like Britannica and World Book will disappear when baby boomers die. Youth have grown up with the internet and have fast access to a multitude of knowledge.
Younger generations use Google Maps and Waze for navigation, which include real-time traffic information, alternate routes, and search options.
Younger generations are used to quick information, video streaming, and online gaming thanks to broadband and high-speed internet. Dial-up internet will disappear due to its annoying connection noises and sluggish surfing.
Online travel platforms like Expedia, Airbnb, and Skyscanner provide information, user ratings, and the ease of booking from cellphones or laptops, attracting younger generations.