Top 50 Things from the 2000's That Don't Exist Anymore

#50: Ask Jeeves

Got a question? Google it, right? Well, back in the late ‘90s and first half or so of the 2000s, there was another option: Ask Jeeves. The name Jeeves, referring to a “gentleman’s personal gentleman,” or a valet, was inspired by the fictional works of English writer P. G. Wodehouse. This search engine was designed to be able to answer questions on all sorts of subjects written by users in casual, natural language. But it couldn’t keep up with Google. In 2006, “Jeeves” was dropped from the name, and it became Ask.com. In 2010, the company’s in-house web search engine service was shut down. Though Ask.com still exists, the original Jeeves model has long faded into internet history.

#49: “Dude, You’re Getting a Dell!”

This was really one of the defining catchphrases of the 2000s. It did a whole lot of good for both the computer company and the actor, Ben Curtis. From 2000 to 2003, Curtis portrayed the character Steven in 26 Dell commercials. Basically, after informing someone of the benefits of owning a Dell computer, Steven would say the catchphrase “Dude, you’re getting a Dell!” The ad campaign was a huge success. And perhaps it would’ve lasted even longer if not for the actor’s marijuana-related arrest in 2003. While it’s been a minute, some people may never detach this catchphrase from the company.

#48: Delia’s Catalogs

This fashion brand targeting pre-teens to college-aged women became popular in the ‘90s, carrying into the 2000s. Delia’s presence was so much bigger than just its mall stores. Its mail-order catalogs were a hit, selling the company to girls and young women as not just a fashion brand, but a lifestyle. It got to a point where Delia’s, which produced 10 to 12 catalog issues a year, would send out over 50 million copies across the United States annually. The catalogs also offered giveaways, surprise gifts, and encouraged customers to communicate with the brand in unique ways for the time. But after being acquired by Alloy Inc. in 2003, and with e-commerce totally changing the game, Delia’s failed to make it past the mid-2010s.

#47: iDogs

No, the iDog was not an Apple product. These robot dog speakers were designed and manufactured by Sega Toys. Although, if connected to Apple’s iPod, they would light up and dance to the music. Their ears would wiggle and heads would move with the rhythm. A 2007 team-up with fast-food giants McDonald’s and Burger King meant you could even get iDog-based toys with your fast-food meal. While they stamped themselves in toy history, like many other toys, iDogs didn’t stay in the limelight for too long. Their run lasted from 2005 to 2009.

#46: ADV Films

This multimedia entertainment distributor was founded in the ‘90s. ADV Films became a favorite for anime fans in North America, the UK, Italy, and Germany. 4Kids was also a successful American anime licensing company. But we’re giving a slight nod to ADV here. The company ran the Anime Network cable channel and was instrumental in licensing and distributing English-dubbed versions of countless manga and anime titles. But with declining sales in the mid-2000s, ADV ceased operations and liquidated its assets in 2009. Since then, anime has only grown more popular globally. And the torch has been passed in a way, as many of the titles previously licensed and distributed by ADV have been re-released by other companies.

#45: PlayStation Home

The PS3 came out in 2006. Two years later, PlayStation Home arrived, offering a totally new dynamic for the iconic gaming system. Home was a 3D social gaming world where you could customize your avatar and virtual apartment, explore various areas, play mini games, and interact with other users. There was a theater, a bowling alley, a mall, parks, and more. But Home didn’t gain enough mainstream traction, struggling to hold the interest of many users after a visit or two to the virtual world. It gained a reputation as a troll-ridden, messy online environment in some respects. And with people shifting to the PS4 after its launch in 2013, PlayStation Home did not carry over. Its servers officially shut down in 2015.

#44: Paid-for Ringtones

Remember buying a ringtone of one of your favorite 2000s tunes on your slider or flip phone? It sure seemed a more common occurrence in the 2000s to hear the voice of one of the biggest pop stars of the day signaling an incoming call. In fact, in 2005, ringtones generated over $2 billion in global sales, according to Fortune Magazine. As 2010 approached, though, ringtone sales in the US, for example, were declining by hundreds of millions of dollars. People were using third-party software. Combine that with factors like increases in phones’ internet connectivity, iTunes, smartphones, and the shifting consumer focus to games and social media, and it meant the ringtone decline would only steepen. Now those 2000s ringtone ads feel so retro.

#43: Nextel

The push-to-talk “walkie-talkie” feature of Nextel cell phones was key to the company’s success in the 2000s. In fact, Nextel was the first company to implement such a system nationwide. It was also the first company to successfully offer unlimited calling plans to a large customer base. In 2005, at a time when it had more than 20 million subscribers in the US, Nextel merged with Sprint. Incompatible technologies would be a huge issue. And five years later, we got word that the Nextel iDEN network, which featured that push-to-talk, two-way radio function, would be decommissioned. Sprint officially shut down Nextel in 2013.

#42: iSketch

Think online Pictionary. That was the idea of iSketch, a drawing browser game that came out in 1999. It sure found its fair share of users. And it was even a way to practice another language! The iSketch word lists were available in over 20 languages, with multiple difficulty levels, themes, and game variations. The chat room only made the social aspect of the platform that much more appealing. The game was written in Adobe Shockwave, which was discontinued in 2019. That marked the end of iSketch, too, as it was not updated with another software plug-in.

#41: Game Boy Advance

Look, maybe you still have a Game Boy Advance. But for all intents and purposes, these devices are gone with the wind of gaming’s past. The Game Boy Advance was arguably the defining handheld gaming device of the early 2000s, before its successor, the Nintendo DS came out. From its release in 2001 to its 2010 discontinuation, over 80 million Game Boy Advance units were sold around the globe. Yeah, that’s a lot. These things were prized possessions. But with gaming advancements, they became outdated and taken over by newer, more technologically capable devices. Still, the nostalgia is unrelenting.

#40: “FarmVille” on Facebook

After its release on Facebook in 2009, “FarmVille” became a smash hit freemium game. It was the most popular game on the social media site, peaking at just under 84 million monthly active users. Plowing land, harvesting crops, raising livestock, and sending gifts to friends were all a part of the fun. But the game’s popularity declined significantly from 2012 onwards. In 2020, with Facebook no longer supporting games running on Flash Player, the original “FarmVille” was discontinued. While sequels came out on mobile devices in 2012 and 2021 respectively, all that remains of the original Facebook “FarmVille” is nostalgia.

#39: Tamagotchi Town

Many people called it TamaTown. If you had a Tamagotchi, this was the place to go if you wanted a computerized extension of the game. Tamagotchi Town was a browser game that allowed Tamagotchi owners to explore an online world where they could collect points and items that could be utilized for their handheld digital pets. The online platform started in 2006, and was specifically designed for owners of the Version 3 Tamagotchi. It would later become compatible with newer versions as well. But in 2013, TamaTown was no more.

#38: Plasma TVs

Remember when these things felt so revolutionary? The first large commercially available flat-screen plasma TV was introduced by Philips in the late ‘90s. In the 2000s, plasma displays surged, overtaking the box TVs that people had been so used to. But a different kind of flat-panel TV, known as the liquid-crystal display (LCD), which is most common today, became the public’s preferred choice in the mid-to-late 2000s. Since 18.2 million plasma TV shipments globally in 2010, interest has rapidly declined. In 2014, Panasonic, LG, and Samsung stopped making plasma TVs. And countless people have stopped watching them since.

#37: The Wiimote

A motion-sensor control like this was a game-changer in the world of video games. The Wii Remote, a.k.a. the Wiimote, came out in 2006. Perhaps you remember playing Wii Tennis, Wii Bowling, or another game with one of these things. You had to make sure that wrist strap was secured! Physically moving your own body—not just your fingers—to play a video game was a concept that was different from other cherished consoles at the time. But after the Wii was discontinued in 2013, the primary controllers of its successors, the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch, were not the Wiimote. Thus, the Wiimote waned into gaming obscurity. Still, its legacy is not forgotten.

#36: PBS Kids Sprout

This children’s TV channel was something many 2000s babies grew up on. PBS Kids Sprout launched in 2005 as an offshoot of PBS Kids. PBS Kids Sprout had fewer ads than regular TV and was known for its variety. In 2009, it rebranded to the more succinct, snappier name, “Sprout.” After Comcast gained full ownership of Sprout in 2013, the focus was competing with Nick Jr. and Disney Jr. Yeah, no easy task. Those two iconic kids channels live on. Conversely, by the mid-2010s, almost all shows from Sprout’s original PBS library were gone. A rebrand titled Universal Kids came in 2017, but that network was axed in 2025.

#35: “Teen Choice Awards”

Movies, TV, Music, Sports, the “Teen Choice Awards” had it all. They gave us so many moments throughout the 2000s and 2010s with our favorite celebrities. It technically started in 1999 and stopped in 2019 after plummeting ratings; but the 2000s aura that this awards show radiates is undeniable. We’d love to name more examples, but we can only paint a small picture of a couple of the defining moments of this era. In 2001, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar won the Extraordinary Achievement Award. In 2009, pop star Britney Spears won the Ultimate Choice Award. What a decade in pop culture.

#34: ooVoo

This video chat and messaging app launched in 2007 and didn’t take long to find its way to computers all over the place. ooVoo became a virtual hangout spot for groups of people, as it allowed video and audio calls with up to 12 users. That may not sound like anything special nowadays with Zoom, Teams, and all that, but ooVoo was the designated video call site for many people in the late 2000s into the 2010s. But it turned out the company wasn't making enough money. In 2017, ooVoo made an announcement on Twitter that it would be shutting down.

#33: Nokia Phones

The telecom infrastructure company Nokia still exists. But that mobile phone giant? Nope. The Nokia 3600/3650 became the first camera phone sold in North America in 2003. But the highlight of that year was the Nokia 1100: the best selling mobile device of all time. Yeah, it was that big. A few years later, the Nokia Nseries phones became customer favorites. And in 2008, Nokia hit its best ever global mobile phone market share at 38.6 percent—nothing to sneeze at. But unable to effectively ride the wave of the smartphone revolution, Nokia fell behind. In 2010, the iconic Nokia 1100 model was discontinued. In 2011, the Nseries was nixed. And in 2013, the company sold its mobile and devices division to Microsoft.

#32: Yahoo! GeoCities

This web hosting service allowed you to make websites for free. It was initially just called GeoCities, which would become one of the most visited sites on the internet. In 1999, it was acquired by Yahoo! Changes made by Yahoo!, including new terms of service, were largely viewed negatively by users. Still, it remained a widely used web hosting platform. But in the late 2000s, Yahoo! shut down many of its services—and GeoCities was one of them. It was home to more than 38 million webpages at the time of its 2009 termination. Users were left having to find a new home for their sites.

#31: MTV “TRL”

“Total Request Live” premiered in 1998. By the turn of the century, it was firmly ingrained in pop culture. The MTV show aired the top music videos of the day, as well as live celebrity performances and interviews. It was really helpful in growing the popularity of a multitude of famous singers. And from the viewer’s perspective, perhaps one of the most effective aspects of “TRL” was the fan engagement. You could vote for what music video you’d like to see in the show’s countdown. “TRL” aired at 3:30pm Eastern Time on weekdays and thus was appointment after-school TV for many kids. But in 2008, it came to an end. A revival attempt came, but nothing would recapture the magic of the original run.

#30: Jetix

This Disney-owned kids’ TV brand brings back memories for a lot of people who grew up in the 2000s. It’s hard to forget that epic logo. Jetix offered a mix of live-action and animated series, plus the world’s first trading card game played concurrently on TV and online. The channel was available in various parts of the world, including the US, Latin America, Europe, and parts of Asia. In some places, Jetix expanded its reach, with magazines, award shows, and even an international youth soccer tournament. Even though it was a hit after launching in 2004, it didn’t stick around for long. By the end of the decade, it was discontinued worldwide. In the US, it got replaced by Disney XD.

#29: Bebo

While American-owned, Bebo mainly made its name in the UK. The social networking platform, launched in 2005, gave users a profile and a chance to do all the typical social media stuff we take for granted today—blog posts, comments, questionnaires, pictures, videos, and so on. The name Bebo stood for Blog Early; Blog Often—and a lot of people must’ve taken that advice, because at one point, the platform overtook MySpace as the most used social-networking site in the UK. But after it was sold to AOL in 2008, things started to go downhill. It changed hands again in 2010, and by 2013, it was pretty much cooked. Multiple relaunch attempts, including one in 2021, came up short.

#28: VCRs

After decades as a staple in countless households, the VCR really started fading into obscurity in the 2000s. DVDs played a big role in that, overtaking VHS rentals in the U.S. by 2003. Remember how cool it was to record and play back TV shows? Or to pop in a videotape of an old favorite movie? These days, we barely think twice about that kind of access. The rise of higher-quality, more advanced DVRs only sped up the shift in home video—and by 2016, the last remaining VCR manufacturer had stopped production.

#27: G4

Perhaps the only drawback for many fans of the G4 television network was that it required a paid subscription. But plenty would tell you it was worth it. After launching in 2002, G4 quickly established itself as a favorite for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. With shows like “Cheat!,” “X-Play,” and “Attack of the Show!,” it was the go-to channel for video game tutorials and reviews, as well as general pop culture, tech, and gaming news. In 2013, G4 was available in over half of all American households with TV. But by the end of 2014, it was shut down. A relaunch came seven years later, but it only took a year before the network disappeared from TV guides once again.

#26: Radio Disney

A lot of 2000s kids couldn’t get enough of Disney Channel growing up. But we can’t forget Radio Disney either—which, unlike the former, is no longer with us. Disney Channel lovers could get a musical fix even when they weren’t in front of the TV. Radio Disney played songs from Disney Channel shows and teen idols, along with some mainstream pop and R&B you’d hear on other stations. A version of the station still airs in Latin America, broadcast in Spanish. But the US version, unaffiliated with that one, went off the air in 2021—about 24 years after its debut.

#25: Netflix DVDs

Before the days of streaming, Netflix was crushing it as a DVD-by-mail rental service. For many, checking the mailbox for a Netflix DVD was just another part of the day. The business began in the late ’90s and continued to bloom through the 2000s. In 2004, Netflix made a profit of $49 million, sending out around a million DVDs a day. At its peak several years later, it had about 20 million subscribers. These days, those red-and-white envelopes are pure nostalgia. As video streaming took over in the 2010s, DVD-by-mail lost major steam. In 2023, Netflix sent out its final DVDs—letting remaining customers keep them as a parting gift. That marked the end of a legendary run of over 5 billion shipments.

#24: AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

Before texting and social media DMs took over, AOL Instant Messenger was the way to go—or at least one of the ways to go. Yahoo! Messenger was another game-changer tons of people used during the 2000s. But for this list we’re giving the slight edge to AIM, which came out first. At the peak of its powers, AIM had more than 60 million users and was the most widely used instant messaging method in North America. By the time the 2000s were in the rearview, though, competition became overwhelmingly stiff—as the number of ways to message people expanded and advanced to new heights. Now, AIM’s not just away; it’s gone.

#23: Windows XP

This operating system developed by Microsoft used to be everywhere—schools, libraries, offices, homes—you name it. In those days, a lot of people were content with how smoothly their computers ran with Windows XP. But what once felt fast, user-friendly, and visually appealing quickly became outdated. By 2009, about eight years after Windows XP was initially released, Microsoft nixed its mainstream support. Five years after that, extended support ended too, as the decline only steepened. But even now that Windows XP has become virtually obsolete, we can never forget that trademark startup sound.

#22: MySpace

Sure, technically MySpace still exists—but it’s not the MySpace it was during the 2000s—the one that was on top of the social media world. Yes, that’s what it was: the largest social networking site in the world from 2005 to 2009. And during that stretch, MySpace surpassed Google and Yahoo as the most visited website in the United States. At one point, it was attracting well over 100 million monthly visitors. Now, it’s more of a music and entertainment site—and a much, much less popular one at that. So what went wrong? Well, a combination of things. Facebook certainly didn’t help—nor did MySpace’s own technical issues, management missteps, and failure to evolve the user experience.

#21: Skype

These days, we can make video calls with FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more. But before all of those came along, there was Skype—the go-to for video calls. Still remember that ringtone? Yeah, us too. Initially released in 2003, Skype eventually amassed hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Its popularity soared in the late 2000s and into the 2010s, as its free video chatting services became available for more and more devices. But in May 2025, Microsoft—the owner of Skype—shut it down, choosing to put its focus on its Teams platform. If just hearing the word “Skype” or seeing that white-and-blue logo brings up fond memories, you’re definitely not alone.

#20: BlackBerry Phones

During the mid-to-late 2000s, BlackBerry was climbing the charts in the mobile phone game, particularly in North America, with its iconic keyboards being a major pull. In 2009, the Blackberry Curve became the best-selling smartphone in the US. So what went wrong? You guessed it: iPhones and Androids. Although BlackBerry continued to expand its global user base and seemed to be thriving within the first few years of iPhones and Androids, its dramatic decline became glaringly apparent by the mid-2010s. By the end of that decade, whoever you knew that had previously owned a BlackBerry most likely no longer did. It was finally time for the company to bow out of the phone game in 2022.

#19: Xanga

Before the social media sites that dominate the digital world today, there was Xanga. In the 2000s, it became a popular place, especially among teens, to blog and connect online. This web blogging service took off at the start of the decade—and shortly after, it added features like comments and photo uploads. In 2006, Xanga let users upload audioblogs and add online friends. That year, it hit a user base of around 30 million. But even the launch of videoblogs in 2007 wasn’t enough to keep this once-significant social media presence around. Xanga shut its doors in 2013. Thanks, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

#18: Google Reader

There’s Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Earth, so on and so forth. But what about Google Reader? It tends to get lost in the shuffle—probably because it hasn’t existed since 2013. Google Reader was launched in 2005 and became a popular way for people to collect their favorite web content in one organized place. Efficiency and organization were its main draws. However, a decline in use and Google’s desire to focus on other products led them to give Reader the boot. In March of 2013, a petition to save it reached over 100,000 signatures—but Google stood its ground.

#17: Motorola Razr V3

The original Motorola Razr came out in November 2004—and from 2005 to 2008 it was at the top of the mountain in terms of cell phone popularity in the US. In retrospect, it might not seem all that special—but at the time, it was. The thin design of the V3 set it apart. When we reminisce about flip phones in general, the Razr should be thought of as the epitome of that era. But perhaps the only time you’ll see them nowadays is if you put on a TV series from the 2000s like “Prison Break,” or a 2000s movie, like “The Devil Wears Prada.”

#16: Personal Digital Assistants

A touch-screen device with data storage, Bluetooth, a calendar, an address book, and a calculator—sounds familiar, right? These are the functions many personal digital assistants (PDAs) were built to provide. PDAs entered a lot of people’s lives in the 1990s and 2000s. One example is Microsoft’s Pocket PC, which was introduced in 2000 but was phased out by the end of the decade. The concept of a pocket-sized computer has obviously evolved, becoming more advanced and well-rounded than PDAs ever were. As a result, PDAs lost their appeal. Still, they shouldn't be ignored as predecessors to modern smartphones.

#15: Friendster

115 million users were registered on Friendster in 2008—five years after its launch. This is one of the ancestors of social media that people probably forget about because it’s no longer around. The platform was designed to allow users to connect with others online, share content, comment, message, discover new events, and more. The problem was that it just couldn’t keep up with other major players in the industry, namely Facebook. Friendster transitioned to a social gaming platform in 2011. Just a few years later, it shut down its site before officially ceasing to exist in 2018.

#14: Club Penguin

As far as online games and virtual worlds go, Club Penguin was a standout. Just hearing the name probably brings back some nostalgia for anyone who was a kid during the late 2000s and early 2010s. After launching in 2005, Club Penguin reached 30 million users by 2007 and by 2013 had registered over 200 million accounts. While users could purchase memberships if they wanted to upgrade their penguin’s style, home, or pet, the basic version of the game was free. The interactive nature of Club Penguin was also instrumental to its popularity—that and of course the chance to play with virtual penguins! By the mid-2010s, though, Club Penguin's popularity began to decline, and it was discontinued in 2017.

#13: Blockbuster

Remember the days when watching a movie at home meant first heading to a rental store—or waiting for a DVD to arrive in the mail? For many, Blockbuster was the go-to place for that. At its peak, the chain boasted over 9,000 store locations. However, a combination of factors—including the Great Recession, rising competition, and a failure to adapt to the changing home video landscape—led to its demise. By 2014, all corporate-owned Blockbuster stores had closed, and the company had shut down its DVD-by-mail program after filing for bankruptcy a few years earlier. Technically, one Blockbuster store still survives in Bend, Oregon, serving as a nostalgic tourist attraction and a reminder of the brand’s once-iconic status.

#12: Redbox

Perhaps you remember that eye-catching red movie machine inside or outside your local supermarket, convenience store, or pharmacy. That vending kiosk was known as Redbox—easy to remember and instantly recognizable. Redbox was founded in 2002 and quickly expanded its kiosk locations across the US. The idea was transformative, and the technology seemed pretty awesome at the time. You’d use the screen to browse through numerous movie options, pick what you wanted to rent, pay, and voilà! The DVD would pop right out. You’d then bring it home, watch it, and return it when you were done—simple as that! However, with the rise of streaming, the company couldn’t keep up. Its run officially came to an end in 2024.

#11: iPods

These discontinued portable media players were a key part of Apple’s history and revolutionized the way we listened to music. iPods were a tier above formats like MiniDiscs. The first-ever iPod was released in 2001. Over the years, Apple produced a variety of models—the Classic, Mini, Nano, Shuffle, and Touch—offering plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite tunes. Some versions even came with games. Many former iPod users probably remember using the iTunes Store to buy songs and build playlists. Apple officially discontinued the iPod product line in 2022—but its decline started long before as the iPhone took over in the 2010s, blending music playback with so much more.

#10: Nintendo PictoChat

Before the iPhone, there was the Nintendo PictoChat. This 2004 messaging app was included on various Nintendo DS consoles. Essentially, one user could type or draw on their console and share their message to other DS users. Those who played “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” may recognize the PictoChat, as it actually appears as a stage in the game. The app is technically still active, but let’s be honest, does anyone actually use it anymore? The DS was discontinued in 2013, and the 3DS has since replaced PictoChat with another app titled Swapnote.

#9: LiveJournal

This social networking service technically started back in 1999 when a programmer named Brad Fitzpatrick created it to stay in touch with his friends. The basics: people write a personal journal and other users can read it. It was eventually adopted by various fandoms and used for things like fan fiction and original stories, but even this was eventually taken elsewhere. Nowadays, the service is mainly used in Russia. Yep, the product was eventually sold to Russian company, SUP Media, where it became a popular site for political pundits and public figures. So, like the Twitter of Russia?

#8: Pagers

Shockingly enough, some people have never seen a pager outside of a movie. Pagers were essentially used to transmit voice and text messages before the invention of cell phones. These things have been used since the ‘50s, although they lasted well into the 2000s. In 2003 alone, the pager industry generated over $6 billion in revenue. Unfortunately, this all came crashing down upon the widespread adoption of cell phones and, you know, texting. Nowadays, pagers are mainly used in public health and emergency industries. This is due to their systems being more reliable than cell networks.

#7: Microsoft Zune

The Zune was essentially Microsoft’s answer to the iPod. It was a line of portable media devices that could play music and videos through the “Zune Music Pass” service. The first model, the Zune 30, came equipped with a whopping 30 gigs of storage and a three-inch screen. It was introduced in 2006, but sales were immediately stagnant. It took just 3% of the MP3 market, and was considered “dead” by 2008. Sales had crashed, and even major stores like GameStop refused to sell them citing a lack of demand. The hardware hung on until 2011, until it was mercifully discontinued.

#6: CD Binders

CD players were introduced in 1982 and quickly eclipsed records as the primary method of listening to music. Their popularity lasted well into the 2000s. That is before things like the iPod and smartphones essentially made them obsolete. But, before then, we needed something to hold our hundreds of CDs. The answer: CD binders. These were large books filled with plastic pages, and in these pages were slots in which to slide a CD. Unfortunately, the fun of flipping through these “booklets” went out with CD players themselves. Now we scroll through our phones, instead! Admittedly, it doesn’t bring the same joy.

#5: Sony Ericsson

Remember the Sony Ericsson? Not many do. The mobile market is a fickle thing, and many companies - including BlackBerry - have come and gone. Smartphones were actually in play long before the iPhone appeared in 2007. In fact, five years earlier, Sony released a touch-based smartphone called the Sony Ericsson P800. This ran under the Symbian OS, which was developed in the late ‘90s for PDAs. The final Ericsson phone was the Vivaz, which was introduced in March 2010. After that, the Ericsson brand was discontinued. Sony dropped their previous OS and began running Android, and they abandoned the Ericsson line to focus exclusively on the Xperia.

#4: “Halo 2” Servers

Few video games are as historic as “Halo 2.” Its multiplayer component helped popularize Xbox Live and originated many now-common aspects of online gaming, including matchmaking and lobbies. Yep, one could certainly make the argument that online multiplayer gaming began with “Halo 2” - at least within the mainstream. Unfortunately, a major part of its history is now dead. The Xbox Live server was officially discontinued in April of 2010, and the PC servers were terminated three years later. By the summer of 2013, all the OG “Halo 2” servers were offline. Luckily, the game survives through “The Master Chief Collection,” and its multiplayer can still be enjoyed to this day.

#3: MSN

There was simply nothing like getting home from school, grabbing a snack, and logging into MSN for the night. This was a basic service that allowed two or more people to talk to each other through text-based messaging. Voice recordings were introduced in later iterations. The service really took off in the early 2000s, with version 7.5 being released in the summer of 2005. Following that, MSN was rebranded as Windows Live Messenger, and this was officially released in June of 2006. Unfortunately, it was also around this time that social media truly blew up, leaving Messenger in the dust.

#2: LimeWire & Napster

Following the advent of the internet, it didn’t take long for file sharing clients to pop up. The most popular, by far, were LimeWire and Napster. These took advantage of something called peer-to-peer file sharing. It essentially allowed people to download music from someone else’s files without paying for it. Isn’t that stealing? We’ll let you be the judge. These systems exploded in the early 2000s and were easy enough to use. So much so, that even the most technologically-averse individuals could operate them. Of course, along with their popularity came the copyright lawsuits. As a result, Napster was forced to shut down in 2001.

#1: Dial-Up Internet

Anyone who used the internet in the early 2000s knows the sound of dial-up. Dial-up allowed us to access the early internet, which was more of a “Wild West” experience than the corporatized internet of today. The speeds were cumbersome, and the video and audio quality was not for the faint of heart. But, there was an undeniable sense of fun to it all. We were experiencing something groundbreaking, historic even. Of course, broadband killed dial-up in the mid 2000s, and a certain part of the internet ended with it. One thing we don’t miss however, is having to log off so someone could use the phone. Yeesh!

Which of these things from the 2000s do you hold the fondest memories of? Let us know in the comments!