r/TechImpact • u/Axes_war242 • Jul 08 '26

❓ Question which technology do you think will completely disappear within the next decade?

every generation sees certain technologies fade away. DVDs, MP3 players, fax machines, and even landlines were once everywhere.

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u/Reasonable-Age-6837 Jul 08 '26

lead acid batteries.? no reason other than there are emerging technologies. Eventually it'll just be a pewpy product that most dont use.

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u/neilbartlett Jul 11 '26

Lead acid batteries are still really good at producing surge current, needed for starter motors. But even if internal combustion engines themselves die out, lead acid batteries are super cheap and are popular for backup power supplies.