Topic: product legacy
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How BlackBerry Messenger Revolutionized Texting
Two decades ago, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) disrupted the costly SMS market by offering a free messaging service, saving users money and bypassing wireless carriers. BBM was ahead of its time as an "everything app," integrating features like music sharing, money transfers, and social updates long...
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Steam Controller Revisited: Valve's Flawed Yet Influential Legacy
The 2015 Steam Controller was an unconventional, divisive device that replaced traditional inputs with trackpads, aiming to bring mouse-like precision to couch gaming but with a steep learning curve. In practice, the controller suffered from poor build quality, awkward ergonomics, and often clums...
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Google Glass: The Hits and Misses
Google Glass sparked excitement for hands-free computing but provoked a major privacy backlash due to its wearable camera, creating a defining tension between innovation and social anxiety. The device was initially a consumer tech spectacle but faced severe cultural rejection, leading Google to p...
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