The year 2017 has had some history in the development of technology, especially gadgets and software. While some of the new technology was introduced, but was forced to shut down.
The reasons are varied. Either because the technology is irrelevant, or quiet enthusiasts. In welcoming the new year 2018, KompasTekno encapsulates a list of 10 technologies that in 2017 and then stopped or closed.
In fact, some of the technology ever worldwide and loved by people in his time. What's it? the following list is, as KompasTekno of GadgetNow, summed up Thursday (4/1/2017).
Windows mobile phone
The first mobile phone series developed by technology giant, Microsoft stopped its production range in October 2017. The announcement is notified directly by Joe Belfiore, Vice President of Windows 10 in his official Twitter account.
At that time, Belfiore stated that Microsoft stopped developing Windows Mobile phone. The reason, the developer does not support windows mobile phones on the platform. Most of them focused on iOS and Android application development that does have a lot of users.
quoteHowever, Microsoft will continue to support the Windows Phone operating system with security updates and bug memberbaiki.
Microsoft Kinect
At the beginning of his appearance, Microsoft Kinect offers an experience that has never been done by the gaming industry. How not, the machine is capable of combining games console with a camera sensor.
But alas, this software should be turned off by Microsoft in the seventh after he was introduced to the public. A lack of games that make use of this technology is the reason why this console have to die young.
Even so, Microsoft Kinect has been putting history in the gaming universe. The year 2011, Microsoft Kinect that is installed through the console Xbox 360 machine broke the record for the fastest selling.
quoteOn the first day of release, the Xbox 360 1 million units sold in the wakut 24 hours. As additional information, this record is also recorded in the book of world records.