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November 2026
October 2026
- Nintendo 64 Value in 2026: What an N64 Is WorthNintendo 64 value in 2026: loose consoles run $65 to $105 and boxed ones near $200, while one ClayFighter cartridge passes $1,232.
- Is the Flip Video Camera Still Made? 2026 PricesThe Flip Video camera has not been made since April 2011, when Cisco closed the line it paid $590 million for. Working units now ask $20 to $50.
- Are Pogs Worth Anything in 2026? What Sets Sell ForAre Pogs worth anything in 2026? Almost nothing loose: complete sets run about $25 to $69, and one EarthBound set sold for $255 in 2009.
- Is Sun Microsystems Still Around? Oracle Owns ItSun Microsystems is gone: Oracle paid $7.4 billion in 2010 and renamed it Oracle America. Java and Solaris survived, the SPARC line did not.
- Why Nortel Failed: The $4.5 Billion Patent AuctionNortel failed as carrier spending collapsed and filed for bankruptcy on January 14, 2009. Its 6,000 patents later sold for $4.5 billion.
- Who Owns WorldCom Now? Verizon Kept the MCI NameWorldCom is gone: it filed Chapter 11 in July 2002 with $103.9 billion in assets, and Verizon has owned the MCI name since January 6, 2006.
- Neo Geo AES Price: $649.99 New, $1,020 Used in 2026The Neo Geo AES price was $649.99 new with $200 cartridges. A loose console runs about $1,020 in 2026, and SNK's reissue slipped to 2027.
- Is Nextel Still Around in 2026? Chirp Died in 2013Nextel is gone: Sprint killed the iDEN network on June 30, 2013. T-Mobile owns the name now, upheld by a federal appeals court in 2024.
- Flooz.com Explained: The Dot-Com Cash That VanishedFlooz.com is still defunct in 2026: the online gift currency suspended its site on August 8, 2001 and filed Chapter 7, with $35 million gone.
- Is the Philips CD-i Worth Anything? 2026 PricesThe Philips CD-i is worth about $300 as a working console in 2026, and its Zelda discs far more. Philips sold only 570,000 before quitting in 1998.
- Who Owns EarthLink Now? WaveDivision Capital DoesEarthLink is still in business in 2026, but Trive Capital no longer controls it: a WaveDivision Capital group closed the purchase on October 20, 2026.
- Is the T-Mobile Sidekick Still Around in 2026?The T-Mobile Sidekick is gone: sales ended July 2, 2010, Danger's servers went dark in 2011, and 2G switched off on August 3, 2026.
September 2026
- Are Pagers Still Used in 2026? Yes, 645,000 of ThemPagers are still used in 2026: Spok had about 645,000 units in service on June 30, 2026, and hospitals are what keeps the network alive.
- Is the Sony Aibo Still Made in 2026? US Sales OnlyThe Sony Aibo is still made and sold in the US for over $3,000, but Sony ended Japan sales in June 2026 and now lends prototypes to labs.
- Who Owns Virgin Megastore Now? Zero US Stores LeftVirgin Megastore has had zero US stores since 2009. Virgin Group licenses the name; Azadea runs 40-plus stores in nine Middle East markets.
- DIVX Explained: Circuit City's $337 Million FlopDIVX was Circuit City's pay-per-view DVD. It ran from June 1998 to June 1999, and every disc stopped playing on June 30, 2001.
- Is the Sega Nomad Worth Anything? 2026 PricesThe Sega Nomad is worth about $300 in 2026: tested units sold for $259.95 to $390. Sega's portable Genesis launched at $180 in October 1995.
- Is Windows Movie Maker Still Available in 2026?Windows Movie Maker is gone: Microsoft pulled the download on January 10, 2017. Clipchamp replaced it, and a fake version once charged $29.95.
- Do They Still Make Floppy Disks? No, Not Since 2011No one has made floppy disks since Sony stopped by March 2011. Every disk sold in 2026 is older stock at about $1, and Muni still boots from them.
- Is SkyMall Still Around in 2026? Yes, Online OnlySkyMall is still around in 2026, but online only: C+A Global bought the bankrupt in-flight catalog for $1.9 million back in 2015.
- Why Montgomery Ward Failed and Who Owns It NowMontgomery Ward closed all 250 stores in 2001 after 128 years. Colony Brands bought the name for $15.5 million in 2008 and runs wards.com today.
- Is Homestar Runner Still Updating? Yes, 26 Years OnHomestar Runner is still updating in 2026, 26 years on. Mike Chapman and Matt Chapman still own it, and the Flash archive runs on Ruffle.
- Who Owns Packard Bell Now? Acer Relaunched It in 2026Packard Bell is owned by Acer, which relaunched the dormant 1990s PC brand in 2026 with a 499 euro DotBook laptop sold everywhere but the US.
- How Many Payphones Are Left? The FCC Stopped CountingHow many payphones are left? The FCC's last count found under 100,000 in 2016, then it stopped counting. New York State alone still had 20,716.
- Are LaserDiscs Worth Anything? Most Are Under $5Most LaserDiscs are worth under $5 in 2026, but scarce pressings are different: a mint copy of The Matrix averages $134.61 on the LaserDisc Database.
- Is Tower Records Still Around? Online and in JapanTower Records is still around online and as a Japanese chain owned by NTT Docomo, but all 89 US stores closed in the 2006 auction.
- Who Owns eToys.com Now? Toys R Us Bought the NameToys R Us has owned eToys.com since February 2009, part of a reported $2.15 million bankruptcy lot. No eToys store has run since 2001.
- Who Owns Broadcast.com Now? Yahoo, Idle Since 2002Yahoo still owns Broadcast.com and has run nothing on it since 2002. It paid $5.7 billion in 1999 for a site with $22.4 million in sales.
- Is EverQuest Still Active in 2026? Yes, 27 Years OnEverQuest is still active in 2026: Darkpaw Games opened the Lethar server in August and put a new expansion into beta in October.
- Is Angelfire Still Online? Lycos Closed It in 2026Angelfire is not still online. Lycos shut the free web host down on April 24, 2026, two months after every hosted page had already broken.
- Are Heelys Still Sold in 2026? Who Owns Them NowHeelys are still sold new in 2026 at about $60 to $75, owned by BBC International since 2021. Peak year: 6.2 million pairs in 2006.
- Is Discovery Zone Still Around? One Playground LeftDiscovery Zone closed its last centers by the end of 2001 after two bankruptcies. One unaffiliated playground still uses the name in 2026.
- How Many Rainforest Cafe Locations Are Left in 2026?Rainforest Cafe still runs 16 US restaurants in 11 states in 2026, down from 59 at its peak. Landry's owns it, and Disney Village closes this year.
- Is Kinko's Still Around in 2026? Only in JapanNo US store carries the Kinko's name: FedEx paid $2.4 billion for the chain, then took an $891 million charge in 2008 to drop the word.
- Is Toonami Still On TV in 2026? Yes, Under SkydanceToonami is still on TV in 2026: Adult Swim airs it Saturdays, midnight to 4 a.m. ET. Skydance took over its parent on October 6, 2026.
- Is G4 TV Still On the Air in 2026? No, Since 2022G4 TV is off the air. Comcast Spectacor shut the gaming channel down on October 16, 2022, eleven months after reviving it, at 1,000 viewers.
- Is Photobucket Still Around in 2026? What It CostsPhotobucket is still around in 2026 as paid storage: plans start at $5 a month, and a limited free plan returned for new sign-ups in 2026.
- Does Yahoo Messenger Still Exist? It Closed in 2018Yahoo Messenger closed on July 17, 2018 and nothing from Yahoo replaced it. Its successor, Yahoo Together, lasted only until April 4, 2019.
- Who Owns Game Informer Now? Gunzilla Games DoesGame Informer is owned by Gunzilla Games, which bought it in March 2025 after GameStop killed it. Print is back at 10 issues a year.
- How Many KB Toys Stores Are Left? Zero Since 2009How many KB Toys stores are left? Zero. The last ones closed on February 9, 2009, and the brand now survives as a license and a Comic-Con booth.
- Is FAO Schwarz Still Open? 10 US Stores in 2026FAO Schwarz is still open: one Rockefeller Center flagship plus nine Nordstrom shops since June 2026, run under license by ThreeSixty Group.
- Is Woolworth Still in Business? Only as Foot LockerWoolworth has had no US store since 1997. It renamed itself Foot Locker in 2001, and Dick's Sporting Goods bought that company in 2025.
- Who Owns Sharper Image Now? No Stores Since 2008Sharper Image is owned by ThreeSixty Group, which paid $100 million for the brand in December 2016. No stores have opened since the 2008 liquidation.
- Is the Disney Store Still Open? 20 Left in 2026The Disney Store is still open, but only about 20 US locations are left in 2026, down from 747 in 1999. Europe lost its last in January.
- Where to Buy a Game Boy in 2026 and What to PayBuying a Game Boy in 2026 costs about $70 for a tested original and past $300 boxed. Check the LCD lines and battery terminals first.
- Is Dial-Up Internet Still Available? NetZero IsIs dial-up internet still available? Yes. NetZero, Juno and MSN all sold it in 2026, and NetZero's owner changed its name in January.
- How Many Sam Goody Stores Are Left? One, in OregonOne Sam Goody store is left in 2026, at the Rogue Valley Mall in Medford, Oregon. Sunrise Records owns the name, and Ohio lost its store in 2025.
- When Did Netflix Stop Mailing DVDs? The Last DiscNetflix stopped mailing DVDs on September 29, 2023, after 25 years and 5.2 billion discs. The last red envelope held a Blu-ray of True Grit.
- Is Columbia House Still Around? It Closed in 2026Columbia House is gone: it stopped taking new orders after September 15, 2026, ending 71 years that began with 12 LPs for a penny.
- Scan Old Photos in 2026: What DIY and Mail-In CostScan old photos by mail for about eight cents each in 2026: a flat-rate box of 1,800 prints runs $145, and 400 ppi is the federal minimum.
- Does Nokia Still Make Phones? Who Makes Them NowDoes Nokia still make phones? No. Nokia sold its handset business to Microsoft in 2013, and HMD's license to the Nokia smartphone name ended in 2026.
- Who Owns Borders Now? The $13.9 Million Brand SaleBorders closed its last US stores in September 2011. Barnes & Noble owns the name now, bought for $13.9 million with 48 million customer records.
- Is Hollywood Video Still Around? Every Store ClosedHollywood Video closed in 2010 when Movie Gallery liquidated 1,900-plus stores. MGIP, LLC of New Jersey still holds the trademark in 2026.
- Is Barnes and Noble Still Open? 720+ Stores in 2026Barnes and Noble is still open: more than 720 US stores in 2026, 60 new ones planned, six closed, and Elliott is lining up a London IPO.
- Is an Anbernic Handheld Worth It for Game Boy in 2026?An Anbernic handheld is worth it for Game Boy games if you bring your own files. The RG SP launched at $64.99 in August 2026.
- Who Owns Claire's Now? The $140 Million BuyoutClaire's is owned by Ames Watson, which bought it out of bankruptcy for about $140 million in 2025. About 900 stores trade in 2026, none in the UK.
- How Many Boston Market Locations Are Left in 2026?Boston Market listed six restaurants in 2026 and only three answered the phone. The chain had about 1,200 locations in the late 1990s.
- Chuck E. Cheese Animatronics: Only 5 Stores LeftChuck E. Cheese animatronics survive in only five US stores in 2026. Every other stage came out by the end of 2024, and the robots went to Kansas.
- Is GameStop Still in Business? Stores Are ReopeningGameStop is still in business in 2026 with 1,598 US stores left, record quarterly profit, and closed locations reopening since September 11.
- How to Run 90s PC Games on Windows 11 in 202690s PC games do run on Windows 11 in 2026, but never alone: DOSBox Staging, ScummVM or a GOG re-release. Two of the three cost nothing.
- Is Skype Still Around in 2026? Teams Replaced ItSkype is gone. Microsoft retired it on May 5, 2025 and Microsoft Teams Free replaced it. The old chats were deleted after June 15, 2026.
- Is Redbox Still Around? Why Kiosks Are Still ThereRedbox is gone: its parent was liquidated in July 2024 and all 24,000 kiosks went dark. One contractor has recycled more than 4,700 since.
- Dial-Up Sound Explained: What Each Screech MeantThe dial-up sound was two modems measuring a phone line: answer tone, capability menus, a 21-tone probe. AOL switched it off on September 30, 2025.
- Who Owns Yahoo Now? Apollo and the 2026 IPO PlanYahoo is owned by Apollo Global Management, which holds about 90 percent since 2021. Verizon kept 10 percent, and a $20 billion IPO is now in play.
- Sega Genesis Games in 2026: 5 Best Ways to PlayThe best way to play Sega Genesis games in 2026: a used Model 2 runs about $65, while Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack costs $49.99 a year.
- Is Habbo Hotel Still Around? Yes, and Up for SaleHabbo Hotel is still online in 2026 with 300 million registered accounts, and Sulake still runs it, but owner Azerion has put it up for sale.
- Does Yahoo Answers Still Exist? It Closed in 2021Yahoo Answers does not still exist. It went read-only on April 20, 2021 and closed on May 4, 2021, after 300 million questions since 2005.
- Betamax vs VHS: Why Sony Lost the First Format WarBetamax vs VHS was settled by tape length and price, not picture: VHS taped four hours for $1,000. Sony shipped its last Beta cassettes in 2016.
- Who Owns Napster in 2026? All Six Owners Since 2001Napster is owned by Napster Corporation, formerly Infinite Reality, which paid $207 million in 2025 and shut the music service on January 1, 2026.
- How to Digitize VHS Tapes in 2026: DIY vs LegacyboxDigitize VHS tapes in 2026 for $30 to $80 in home gear, or about $32 an item by mail at Legacybox. No new VCR has been built since July 2016.
- Who Voiced AOL's 'You've Got Mail'? Elwood EdwardsElwood Edwards recorded AOL's 'You've Got Mail' in his living room in 1989 for $200. He died in 2024, and AOL's new owner still plays the tape.
- Is Sega Still Making Games in 2026? No New ConsoleIs Sega still making games in 2026? Yes, as part of Sega Sammy Holdings, whose games arm sold 326.6 billion yen in the year to March 2026.
- Is RuneScape Still Popular in 2026? OSRS vs RS3Is RuneScape still popular? Old School RuneScape peaked at 240,851 players at once in August 2025, about eight times RuneScape 3. Jagex owners inside.
- Is MySpace Still Around in 2026? What Is Left of ItIs MySpace still around in 2026? Yes, myspace.com is online and owned by Viant Technology, but the 50 million songs uploaded before 2016 are gone.
- Is Kmart Still Open? The 3 Stores Left in 2026Is Kmart still open in 2026? Yes, but only three stores are left: Miami, Guam and St. Thomas. It had 2,114 the day it filed for bankruptcy.
- Is CompUSA Still Around in 2026? Zero Stores LeftIs CompUSA still around? No. Its last 103 stores were sold to a liquidator in December 2007, and the brand was written off in 2012.
- Who Made the Windows 95 Startup Sound? Brian EnoBrian Eno made the Windows 95 startup sound to a 3.25-second brief: 84 versions, written on a Mac, for $35,000. The Library of Congress took it in 2025.
- Who Owns Sears Now, and How Many Stores Are Left?Sears still exists in 2026, owned by Eddie Lampert's Transformco, with five full-line stores left from more than 3,400 at the 2005 Kmart merger.
- Who Owns Atari Now? Wade Rosen and a 48.8% StakeAtari is owned by Atari SA, a Luxembourg company. Wade Rosen's IRATA LLC held 48.8% in September 2026, and revenue hit a decade high.
- Is Toys R Us Still in Business? 160 Stores in 2026Toys R Us closed all 735 US stores on June 29, 2018. WHP Global owns the brand now, and 120 new US stores open for the 2026 holiday season.
- Is Palm Still a Company? From Pilot to a $349 PhoneIs Palm still a company? No. HP bought it for $1.2 billion in 2010, wrote off $3.3 billion a year later, and TCL has kept the brand dormant since.
- Is Netscape Still Around in 2026? What Is LeftIs Netscape still around? No. The browser died on March 1, 2008 and the Netscape ISP closed in November 2025. Bending Spoons owns the brand now.
- Is Blockbuster Still Open? The Last Store in 2026Is Blockbuster still open? Yes, one franchise store in Bend, Oregon, and it kept trading after brand owner Dish DBS filed Chapter 11 in June 2026.
- Does AOL Still Exist? Bending Spoons Owns It NowDoes AOL still exist? Yes. Bending Spoons bought it for about $1.5 billion in January 2026, cut 108 jobs, and now charges $9.99 a month.
- Who Owns Compaq Now? What Is Left of the BrandCompaq is not a company any more: HP absorbed it on May 3, 2002 and still owns the name, which is why Compaq TVs sell in India in 2026.
- Why Iridium Failed and Who Owns It Now in 2026Iridium spent $5 billion on 66 satellites, filed for bankruptcy in 1999, and sold for $25 million. Rocket Lab is now buying it for $8 billion.
- Are Beanie Babies Worth Anything? 2026 PricesAre Beanie Babies worth anything? Most sell for $1 to $5 in 2026, not thousands. Ty Inc. still makes them, and Princess averages $25 to $35.
- Are Furbies Still Made? The 1999 NSA Ban ExplainedFurbies are still made: Hasbro's Furby Vibes reached US stores on July 15, 2026 at $44.99. The NSA banned the 1998 original as a suspected bug.
May 2026
- Sega Channel Explained, the 1994 Cable Game ServiceSega Channel piped Genesis games down cable lines from 1994 to 1998, peaked at 250,000 subscribers, and its lost ROMs were recovered in 2025.
- Is HyperCard Still Around? Apple Killed It in 2004Apple pulled HyperCard from sale in March 2004, but its stacks still boot in a browser at the Internet Archive. Here is where it went and why.
- Is the Sega 32X Worth Anything? About $200 in 2026The Sega 32X sold about 665,000 units after its $159.99 launch in 1994 and now runs about $200 loose, ten times its $19.95 clearance price.
- The First Banner Ad of 1994: What AT&T Really PaidThe first banner ad ran on HotWired on October 27, 1994. AT&T paid about $30,000 for 12 weeks and got a reported 44 percent click rate.
- The Game Genie Beat Nintendo. Who Owns It Now?The Game Genie is long discontinued, but it beat Nintendo in court in 1992 and collected a $15 million bond. A loose NES unit runs about $22 in 2026.
- Is Geocaching Still Around in 2026? 3.4M CachesGeocaching is still around in 2026: 3.4 million active caches in 191 countries, run by Groundspeak in Seattle. Premium costs $39.99 a year.
- Why the Power Glove Failed but Never Really DiedMattel's Power Glove reached US stores in October 1989 at about $100, was gone within a year, and sells loose for roughly $100 in 2026.
- theGlobe.com Today: The 606% IPO That Left a ShelltheGlobe.com is now an empty shell company with no employees and $15,115 in cash. Its 1998 IPO closed up 606 percent, a record that still stands.
- Is the Atari Lynx Still Made? What It Costs in 2026The Atari Lynx has not been made since 1995. Atari sold about 2 million of them against 118 million Game Boys. Working units run $80 to $250.
- Does Excite Still Exist? IAC Closed It in 2026Excite does not still exist. IAC shut excite.com down in August 2026, 27 years after CEO George Bell passed on buying Google for $750,000.
- Why the TurboGrafx-16 Won Japan and Lost AmericaNEC's TurboGrafx-16 ruled Japan as the PC Engine but sold just 750,000 US units by 1991. Konami owns the library now, and a Mini shipped in 2020.
- Is PointCast Still Around? AOL Bought What Was LeftPointCast is gone: the push network stopped in March 2000 and AOL bought the successor in 2003. It had refused $450 million in 1997.
- How the NES Saved Video Games After the 1983 CrashThe NES saved video games after the 1983 crash with a retailer buyback deal and a lockout chip. Nintendo sold 61.91 million of them.
- Are Standalone GPS Devices Still Sold in 2026?Standalone GPS devices are still sold in 2026: Garmin's Drive 53 lists at $149.99. TomTom quit the US device market and Magellan is now a MiTAC brand.
- Is TechTV Still Around? The Screen Savers in 2026TechTV is gone. Comcast paid about $300 million in 2004 and dropped the name on February 15, 2005. Where the shows, hosts and archive went.
- Who Owns Wine.com Now? The 2001 Bankruptcy SaleWine.com is still in business in 2026, owned by the private company founded as eVineyard, which bought the name out of the 2001 collapse.
- Does the Nokia 3310 Still Work? Not on US NetworksThe Nokia 3310 sold 126 million units and still powers on, but no US carrier ran 2G after T-Mobile closed its GSM network on August 3, 2026.
- Is NCSA Mosaic Still Around? The Browser in 2026NCSA Mosaic is not still around: development ended January 7, 1997. The University of Illinois owns the name, and the code is a free download.
- Why the Sega CD Failed and What It's Worth in 2026The Sega CD sold 2.24 million units and was discontinued in 1996. A working Model 2 runs $195 to $275 in 2026, and Sonic CD is on the Mini 2.
- Is Prodigy Still Around? Only as an Email DomainProdigy, the IBM and Sears service that outgrew AOL, is gone. Only prodigy.net email survives, and the 1996 sale fetched $78.12 million.
- Who Owns the 3DO Now? Throwback Entertainment DoesThe 3DO trademark belongs to Throwback Entertainment, and no 3DO console has shipped since 1996. A 2026 revival collapsed in under a week.
- Is Microsoft Bob Still Around? Only as a DownloadMicrosoft Bob shipped in March 1995 at $99, sold about 58,000 copies and died within a year. In 2026 it survives only as free Internet Archive disk images.
- Is the Sony Discman Still Made? What One Costs NowSony renamed the Discman the CD Walkman in 2000 and stopped building portable CD players around 2010. A working 1984 D-50 now runs $100 to $400.
- Is Xanga Still Around in 2026? What Is Left of ItXanga still loads as Xanga 2.0, a paid WordPress blog closed to new members since 2013. Peak: 27 million accounts and a $1 million FTC fine.
April 2026
- Is StarCraft Still Played in 2026? Yes, and FreeStarCraft is still played in 2026: the Brood War ASL finished a 21st season in May, and Blizzard revealed a new StarCraft shooter for 2030.
- Is Kodak Still in Business in 2026? Yes, and ProfitableKodak is still in business in 2026 and profitable again after a 2025 going-concern warning. Film revenue jumped 40 percent last quarter.
- Is the Virtual Boy Playable in 2026? Yes, on SwitchThe Virtual Boy sold 770,000 units and died in 1996. It is playable again in 2026 on Nintendo Switch, behind a $99.99 replica viewer.
- Who Owns Segway Now? Ninebot and the End of the PTSegway still exists in 2026 under Beijing owner Ninebot, but the Personal Transporter ended on July 15, 2020 after about 140,000 sales.
- Is the Game Boy Still Made? It Ended in March 2003Nintendo stopped making the Game Boy in March 2003, after 118.69 million sales. The games are back on Switch Online at $19.99 a year.
- Did the iMac G3 Save Apple? The Real 1998 NumbersThe iMac G3 helped Apple swing from a $1.045 billion loss in 1997 to a $309 million profit in 1998. It sold 278,000 units in six weeks.
- Who Owns Counter-Strike Now? Valve Bought the ModValve has owned Counter-Strike since 2000, when it hired the two modders who made it. Counter-Strike 2 peaked at 1,862,531 players in 2025.
- Who Owns Tumblr Now? Automattic Paid $3 MillionTumblr is owned by Automattic, which paid about $3 million in 2019. Yahoo had paid $1.1 billion in 2013 and wrote off $482 million of it.
- Are Arcades Still Around in 2026? The Real CountArcades are still around in 2026: 7,113 US arcade and entertainment venues on $6.0 billion a year, down from 10,000 dedicated arcades in 1982.
- Is LiveJournal Still Around in 2026? Yes, in RussiaLiveJournal is still online in 2026, owned by Russia's Rambler Group after Sber bought it outright in 2020. Most of its traffic now comes from Russia.
- Is Quake Still Playable in 2026? Who Owns It TodayQuake is still sold and still played in 2026. Microsoft owns it through ZeniMax, and id Software shipped a free 19-map episode in August 2026.
- Is WebTV Still Around? Microsoft Killed It in 2013WebTV is not still around: Microsoft shut the service down on September 30, 2013. The 1996 boxes now run on servers built by fans.
- Who Owns 3dfx Now? Nvidia Bought the Voodoo Brand3dfx is gone: Nvidia bought its patents, trademarks and the Voodoo brand in December 2000, and the chipmaker filed for bankruptcy in 2002.
- Is Flickr Still Around in 2026? SmugMug Owns ItFlickr is still around in 2026. SmugMug has owned it since 2018, free accounts cap at 1,000 photos, and Flickr Pro runs $82 a year.
- Who Owns Oregon Trail Now? HarperCollins DoesOregon Trail is still sold in 2026: HarperCollins owns the brand, Gameloft's remake lists at $29.99, and the 1990 MS-DOS version plays free.
- Is GoldenEye 007 Playable in 2026? Yes, Two WaysGoldenEye 007 is still playable in 2026 on Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass, 26 years after ten people at Rare shipped it.
- Is IRC Still Around in 2026? Yes, 162,000 UsersIRC still exists in 2026: over 162,000 users across the top 100 networks. Libera.Chat leads at 31,500 after freenode fell from 90,000 to 5,000.
- Is There a New Tony Hawk Game? The Series in 2026No new Tony Hawk game is announced as of October 2026. The last was Pro Skater 3 + 4 in July 2025, and its studio cut up to 90 jobs.
- Sega Game Gear: Why It Failed and What It Costs NowThe Sega Game Gear failed on battery life: six AA cells lasted three to five hours. Sega sold 10.62 million units; the Game Boy sold 118.69 million.
- Is Eudora Still Around? The Email Client in 2026Eudora is gone as a product: Qualcomm shipped the last version on October 11, 2006. The Computer History Museum owns the code and the name now.
- Is SimCity Still Playable in 2026? Yes, From $4.99SimCity is still playable in 2026: SimCity 4 Deluxe lists at $19.99 and SimCity 3000 at $4.99, but EA has shipped no new game since 2013.
- Who Owns RollerCoaster Tycoon Now? Atari Publishes ItChris Sawyer still owns RollerCoaster Tycoon and Atari publishes it under licence. A new game reaches Steam early access in winter 2026 at $24.99.
- Newgrounds Is Still Online in 2026, 31 Years LaterNewgrounds is still online in 2026, owned and run by founder Tom Fulp, funded by supporters from $36 a year, with its Flash archive kept alive by Ruffle.
- Is BonziBuddy Still Around? Gone From PCs in 2004BonziBuddy is gone. Bonzi Software pulled the purple gorilla in 2004 after a $75,000 FTC fine, and Microsoft Defender still flags it as adware.
- Is The Sims 1 Still Playable in 2026? Yes, $19.99The Sims 1 is still playable in 2026. EA's Legacy Collection put the 2000 original and its seven expansions back on sale for $19.99 on Windows 11.
- Is Polaroid Still in Business? The Brand in 2026Yes, Polaroid still exists: the Smolokowski family owns the brand and the last instant film factory on Earth runs in Enschede with about 140 staff.
- Who Owns Iomega Now? The Zip Drive Click of DeathIomega is not still in business: EMC bought it in 2008 for $213 million. Zip drives shipped 21 million units before the Click of Death.
- Does Kazaa Still Exist? The P2P Network in 2026Kazaa does not still exist: the licensed service died in August 2012, six years after a $115 million settlement. Here is who owned it last.
- Is Club Penguin Coming Back? Who Owns It in 2026Club Penguin closed in 2017 and Disney still owns it, with no revival announced. Fan servers run it, and a co-founder joined Imagineering in 2026.
- Is MiniDisc Still Made? Sony Ended Discs in 2025MiniDisc is discontinued: Sony sold its last players in March 2013 and ended blank disc production in February 2025. Used recorders cost $100 to $400.
- Do Screensavers Still Exist? Flying Toasters TodayScreensavers still ship in Windows 11 and macOS, but the paid market is gone: Berkeley Systems sold out in 1997 and 3D Pipes died with Vista.
- Is Clippy Still Around in 2026? Microsoft's PaperclipClippy left Microsoft Office in 2007 and never returned as a feature. In 2026 the paperclip is an emoji and a hidden Copilot avatar.
- Windows 95 Launch: The $300 Million Night of 1995The Windows 95 launch on August 24, 1995 cost Microsoft a reported $300 million. It sold 1 million copies in four days and lost support in 2001.
- Who Owns Commodore Now? The Brand Is Back in 2026Commodore still exists: investors bought the brand in July 2025 and now sell the Commodore 64 Ultimate for $299.99. How the 1994 collapse happened.
- Is Neopets Still Around in 2026? Yes, and GrowingNeopets is still online in 2026, owned by World of Neopia after a 2023 management buyout. It passed 400,000 monthly players in February 2025.
- Who Owns Doom Now, and Can You Still Play It?Microsoft owns Doom through id Software, and the 1993 original still sells as Doom + Doom II for $9.99. It once earned $100,000 a day.
- Why the Atari Jaguar Failed and What It Costs NowThe Atari Jaguar sold about 125,000 units before Atari quit hardware in 1996. Sealed consoles have since gone for $1,199.99.
- Is WordPerfect Still Around in 2026? Corel Sells ItWordPerfect is still sold in 2026 by Corel, owned by Vector Capital since May 2026, but the last new version shipped in 2021.
- Who Owns Sound Blaster Now? Creative Labs in 2026Sound Blaster still belongs to Creative Technology, which trades as Creative Labs and sold $67.4 million in 2025, down from a $1.6 billion peak.
- Is Lycos Still Around in 2026? Who Owns It NowLycos is still online in 2026 as a small portal owned through Brightcom Group. Terra Networks paid $12.5 billion for it; Ybrant paid $36 million.
- Is HD DVD Still Around? Why It Lost to Blu-rayHD DVD is dead: Toshiba quit on February 19, 2008, after Warner Bros. went Blu-ray exclusive. The retreat cost the company about $1.1 billion.
- Is Lotus 1-2-3 Still Around? IBM Killed It in 2013Lotus 1-2-3 is discontinued: IBM stopped selling it on June 11, 2013 and ended support in 2014. It once held 70% of the spreadsheet market.
- Was the iPod the First MP3 Player? Not Even CloseNo: the iPod was not the first MP3 player. Korea's MPMan beat it by three years, in March 1998. Apple still won, and here is what did it.
- Is Craigslist Still Around in 2026? Who Owns It NowCraigslist is still online in 2026 and still owned by Craig Newmark and Jim Buckmaster, but revenue fell from $1.034 billion to $302 million.
- Does the Nintendo Wii Still Work Online in 2026?The Nintendo Wii still plays every disc in 2026, but Nintendo killed online play in 2014 and closed the Wii Shop in 2019. Used consoles run $40 to $75.
- Do They Still Make Netbooks? Why the Eee PC DiedNo. Netbooks peaked at 38.8 million units in 2010 and the last ones shipped in 2013. Chromebooks under $200 now do the job the Eee PC did.
- Is the PS2 Still the Best-Selling Console in 2026?Yes. The PS2 still leads at 160 million units sold, but the Nintendo Switch reached 155.92 million by mid-2026 and sits 4 million behind.
- Who Owns CompuServe Now? Yahoo Runs the PortalCompuServe survives as a news portal owned by Yahoo. The dial-up service ended in 2009 and the forums closed on December 15, 2017.
- Who Owns Gateway Computers Now? Acer Still DoesGateway computers still exist as a brand: Acer bought the company in 2007 for $710 million and now sells Gateway laptops only through Walmart.
- Who Owns Boo.com Now? Hostelworld Holds the NameBoo.com burned about $135 million in 18 months and died on 18 May 2000. Hostelworld owns the name now, bought in a $375,000 fire sale.
- Does the Motorola Razr V3 Still Work in 2026?The Motorola Razr V3 cannot make a call in the US anymore: T-Mobile cut the last 2G network on August 3, 2026. What one costs now.
- Why Google Reader Died and What Replaced It in 2026Google Reader shut down on July 1, 2013 so Google could push Google+. Feedly and Inoreader took over, and 100,000 petition signatures changed nothing.
- Is the Nokia N-Gage Still Around? Who Owns It NowThe Nokia N-Gage is gone: Nokia stopped the hardware in November 2005 and closed the N-Gage service in 2010, after 3 million of a 6 million target.
- Is Excite@Home Still Around? AT&T Took the NetworkExcite@Home is gone. It filed for Chapter 11 in September 2001 and AT&T took the network for $307 million, about one percent of its $35 billion peak.
- Why the Sega Saturn Failed and What It Costs NowThe Sega Saturn failed after a $399 surprise launch in May 1995 and sold 9.26 million units. A working console costs $180 to $280 in 2026.
- Why the Apple Newton Failed and What It's Worth NowThe Apple Newton shipped in August 1993 at $699 and Steve Jobs killed it on February 27, 1998. A complete MessagePad 2100 sold for $541 in 2023.
March 2026
- Is the Original Xbox Still Supported in 2026?The original Xbox lost support in 2006 and Microsoft closed its Xbox Live service in 2010. Fans rebuilt the servers, and 39 games still run.
- Is AOL Time Warner Still a Company? What Is LeftAOL Time Warner stopped existing in 2009. AOL is being sold to Bending Spoons for $1.5 billion; Warner Bros. Discovery holds the rest.
- Are LAN Parties Still Around? QuakeCon Sold OutLAN parties are still around in 2026: QuakeCon's BYOC hall sold out in August, but DreamHack ended its own after 32 years.
- Is Kozmo.com Still Around? The Brand's Fate in 2026Kozmo.com died in April 2001 after a $280 million loss. Los Angeles grocer Yummy Foods owns the name now, and the site has been dark since 2023.
- Is Circuit City Still in Business? Zero Stores LeftCircuit City closed its last 567 stores on March 8, 2009. The name survives online under an owner who bought it in 2016. Zero stores left.
- Did Amazon Almost Go Bankrupt in the Dot-Com Crash?Amazon never went bankrupt, but it came close: a Lehman analyst gave it four quarters of cash. A $672 million bond bought the time it needed.
- Is the PSP Still Supported? Sony's Handheld in 2026The PSP is not supported in 2026. Sony sold more than 76.4 million, closed the PSP store in 2021, and the PS3 and Vita stores close by July 2027.
- Is Webvan Still Around? The $830 Million CollapseWebvan shut down in July 2001 after burning about $830 million. Amazon owns the name now, and its founder is back with a robot warehouse.
- Why the Nintendo GameCube Lost the Console WarThe Nintendo GameCube sold 21.74 million units to the PlayStation 2's 155 million and died in 2007. Its games returned on Switch 2 in June 2025.
- Is eBay Still Around in 2026? 135 Million BuyerseBay is still around in 2026: a public Nasdaq company with 135 million buyers and $79.6 billion sold in 2025. It started with a broken laser pointer.
- Is RadioShack Still in Business? 2026 Store CountIs RadioShack still in business? Yes, as a brand only. Unicomer Group owns the name and 170 plus US dealers replaced a chain of 5,087 stores.
- Is Friendster Still Around? It Came Back in 2026Friendster deleted every profile in 2011 and shut down in 2015, but the name relaunched in April 2026 as an app with no ads and no algorithm.
- Is Fry's Electronics Still Around? All 31 Stores ClosedFry's Electronics is gone: all 31 stores closed on February 24, 2021, with no bankruptcy and no farewell sale. The Burbank store fell in April 2025.
- Does AltaVista Still Exist? Yahoo Closed It in 2013AltaVista no longer exists: Yahoo closed the search engine on July 8, 2013. Apollo-owned Yahoo still holds the domain that sold for $140 million in 2003.
- Who Owns LimeWire Now? BabyDoge Bought It in 2026LimeWire's file sharing died by court order in October 2010. The brand survived: BabyDoge bought it in September 2026, 8 million users and all.
- Is ICQ Still Around? VK Shut It Down in June 2024ICQ shut down on June 26, 2024 after 28 years, and VK still owns the name. Free NINA servers now run ICQ 2000 through ICQ 8 clients.
- Does Ask Jeeves Still Exist? Ask.com Closed in 2026Ask Jeeves is gone: IAC closed Ask.com on May 1, 2026, sixteen years after it quit running its own search engine. Google paid for the last decade.
- Is TiVo Still Around in 2026? Yes, but Not the DVRTiVo still exists in 2026 as smart TV software owned by Xperi, but it stopped selling DVR hardware on October 1, 2025, after 26 years.
- Is BlackBerry Still in Business? Yes, but No PhonesBlackBerry still exists, but it has not made a phone since 2016. It earned $549.1 million in fiscal 2026 from car software and secure messaging.
- Is Digg Still Around in 2026? Yes, as an AI SiteDigg still exists in 2026, but as an AI news aggregator run by Kevin Rose, not a Reddit rival. The relaunched app shut down on March 14, 2026.
- Is Second Life Still Around in 2026? Yes, 23 Years LaterSecond Life is still running in 2026, 23 years after launch, with daily concurrency in the mid-30,000s and an economy near $650 million a year.
- Are Tamagotchis Still Made in 2026? Yes, by BandaiTamagotchi is still made by Bandai in 2026. Shipments passed 100 million in July 2025, new models cost $44.99, and 1997 originals fetch $40 to $50.
- Who Owns MTV Now, and Does It Still Play Music?MTV is still on the air in 2026 and owned by Paramount Skydance, but its last five music-only channels went dark on December 31, 2025.
- Is Encarta Still Available in 2026? Why It EndedMicrosoft Encarta is not available in 2026: disc sales ended in June 2009 and MSN Encarta closed October 31, 2009. How to run it now, free.
- Is RealPlayer Still Around? Yes, Free From Real.comRealPlayer still exists: RealNetworks shipped version 25 in 2026 and still gives it away free, with Plus at $39.99. It sells computer vision now.
- How MySpace Lost to Facebook and Sold for $35MMySpace lost to Facebook after News Corporation tied the site to a $900 million Google ad deal. It sold for $35 million in June 2011.
- Is Google Glass Still Around? Discontinued in 2023Google Glass is discontinued: sales ended March 15, 2023 and support that September. What the $1,500 headset was, and what Google sells now.
- Is the Microsoft Zune Still Around? Why It FailedMicrosoft Zune hardware died in 2011 and its services in 2015. Here is why it lost to the iPod, and what a used Zune HD costs in 2026.
- Is Adobe Flash Still Around? Flash Player in 2026Adobe Flash Player died on December 31, 2020, but Flash is not fully gone: China still ships version 34 and over 200,000 games survive.
- Is Winamp Still Around in 2026? Yes, and It WorksWinamp still exists in 2026: Winamp Group owns it, and the free 5.9.2 player runs on Windows 11. A Deezer-powered version lands in 2027.
- Who Owns Pets.com Now? PetSmart and the Sock PuppetPetSmart has owned Pets.com since December 2000 and redirects it to its own store. The sock puppet outlived the company and sits in a museum.
- Why Google+ Failed and When Google Shut It DownGoogle+ shut down on April 2, 2019 and Google Currents followed in 2023. Here is why a $585 million social network sat empty.
- Why Sega Stopped Making Consoles After DreamcastSega stopped making consoles on January 31, 2001, after the Dreamcast sold 9.13 million units. It still builds none in 2026, and says it will not.
- Palm Pilot Explained: The PDA That Phones ReplacedThe Palm Pilot sold a million units in 18 months, then lost to the smartphone. Palm shipped its last handhelds in October 2005.
- Who Owns MapQuest Now? System1, Debt and a No. 1 AppMapQuest is owned by System1, which bought it from Verizon in 2019. It hit No. 1 free app in 2026 while System1 warned on going concern.
- Does Hotmail Still Exist? Outlook.com Runs It NowHotmail still exists. Microsoft retired the name in May 2013 and moved 300 million accounts to Outlook.com, where old addresses still work.
- Does GeoCities Still Exist? Where the Pages WentGeoCities does not still exist. Yahoo deleted it on October 26, 2009, taking about 38 million pages. Archive Team saved 641 GB of them.
- Is MSN Messenger Still Around? Yes, on EscargotMSN Messenger died in 2013 and Skype, the thing that replaced it, died in 2025. A free fan server called Escargot still runs it in 2026.
- Was Apple Really 90 Days From Bankruptcy in 1997?Apple lost $1.04 billion in fiscal 1997 and Steve Jobs called it 90 days from insolvent. Microsoft's $150 million check landed on August 6, 1997.
- Is AIM Still Around? AOL Instant Messenger in 2026Is AIM still around? No. AOL Instant Messenger shut down on December 15, 2017, and hobby servers are now the only way to sign on.
- Why Netscape Navigator Lost to Internet ExplorerNetscape Navigator lost to Internet Explorer because Microsoft gave IE away inside Windows. Its usage fell from 76% in 1997 to 19% by 2000.
- Is the Windows XP Bliss Hill Still There in 2026?The Windows XP wallpaper hill is real, on private land off Highway 121 in Sonoma County, and it turned bare and green again on 18 February 2026.
- Y2K Explained: What Really Broke on January 1, 2000The Y2K bug was real and the US spent over $100 billion killing it. Here is what still broke on January 1, 2000, and why 2038 is next.
- Did Napster Kill the Music Industry? The 2026 MathNapster did not kill the music industry. US revenue fell from $14.6 billion in 1999 to $7.69 billion in 2009, then set a record in 2025.
- What Is $1,000 From 1999 Worth in 2026 Dollars?$1,000 from 1999 is worth about $2,000 in 2026: two weeks of a family health premium, or a sliver of a $417,500 median home.
- 90s Tech Prices in 2026 Dollars: 40 Launch CostsA PlayStation cost $299 in 1995, or $657 in 2026 dollars. Forty sourced 90s tech launch prices, adjusted with the BLS CPI-U index.
- 90s Websites Still Online in 2026: 5 That SurvivedYes, 90s websites are still online in 2026: the 1996 Space Jam site lives at spacejam.com/1996 and info.cern.ch has run since 1991.
- Dial-Up Speed vs 2026 Internet: How Slow Was 56k?Dial-up speed peaked at 53.3 kbit/s, about 1,876 times slower than the 100 Mbps broadband floor. Only 127,000 US homes still dial in.
- What Was the First Thing Sold Online? PizzaNet vs a CDThe first thing sold online was not a pizza. PizzaNet took orders in August 1994, eleven days after a Sting CD sold for $12.48.
- Did Blockbuster Turn Down Netflix for $50 Million?Blockbuster did turn down Netflix for $50 million in 2000. Netflix booked $45.2 billion of revenue in 2025; EchoStar owns the Blockbuster name now.
- Did Yahoo Turn Down Google for $1 Million in 1998?Yahoo never bought Google and Google never bought Yahoo. The $1 million story is thinly sourced, and the real offer in 2002 was $3 billion.
- Did Microsoft Try to Buy Nintendo? The 1999 LetterMicrosoft tried to buy Nintendo in 1999 and Nintendo refused. The October 20 letter survives, and Nintendo is still independent in 2026.