Failed Physical Media Formats

For over a century, companies have tried to invent the next great way to listen to music or watch movies. Some became household standards that were the foundation of multi billion dollar industries. Others became expensive mistakes, technological dead ends, or punch lines in the history of consumer electronics. And some were so inconsequential that most people never even realized that they existed. Learn more about failed physical media formats and the battles behind them on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Most of you might have something that you're saving up for. Maybe it's the trip of a lifetime, your children, your retirement, or maybe even something nice for yourself. And if you're looking for some extra money, the easiest thing you can do is to cancel your current mobile plan and switch to Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile, you can get high speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation's largest five g network starting at only $15 a month. Use your own phone and number, activate with eSIM in minutes, and start saving immediately. No long term contracts and no hassle. That's why I recommend Mint Mobile. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/eed. That's mintmobile.com/eed. Upfront payment of $45 for three month five gigabyte plan required equivalent to $15 a month. New customer offer for first three months only, then full price plan options available. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. This episode is sponsored by Drip Drop. I've started walking every day and going to the gym because you gotta do something to counteract having a podcaster bod. Whenever I'm done, I'll drink a glass of water with Drip Drop's Zero Sugar Plus. It has six key electrolytes, 15 essential vitamins and nutrients, and no sugar or artificial sweeteners. And it also comes in multiple flavors. After you work out or exert yourself, you need to replenish electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that carry electrical charges in your body, helping regulate hydration, nerve signals, and muscle function. Drip Drop uses science based formulas for rapid hydration, so you feel results fast while getting three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. That's why 90% of top college and pro sports teams use Drip Drop. Right now, Drip Drop is offering my podcast listeners 20% off their first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. That's dripdrop.com promo code everything for 20% off. Stock up now at dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. It's shocking just how many different formats companies have developed for listening to music and watching videos. Most of the successful formats you know of, as well as a few of the unsuccessful ones. Yet there were a staggering number of formats developed that ultimately went nowhere. Some of them were just technologies ahead of their time. Some were too expensive and others just weren't very good. …