Google's Graveyard Grows: 8 More Products Meet Their Demise in 2024
"Google products that met their demise in 2024: Bard, Keen, Podcasts, and more. See the full list."
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Google's Graveyard Grows: 8 More Products Meet Their Demise in 2024
Google, the tech giant known for its innovative spirit, has also earned a reputation for discontinuing projects, even those with a loyal following. 2024 saw its share of casualties, adding several entries to the ever-growing Google Graveyard. Let's delve into the products that met their demise this year. 1. The Google Bard Brand (February 2023 - February 2024) The Story: Remember Bard? Google's initial foray into the conversational AI space? It was short-lived. In February 2024, Bard was officially retired, replaced by the encompassing "Gemini" brand. Gemini now represents both Google's family of AI models and the user-facing application. Why it Matters: While "Bard" might have evoked a more poetic image for a language model, the shift to Gemini aligns with Google's broader AI strategy. The Takeaway: The Bard brand may be gone, but its legacy lives on within the powerful Gemini models. 2. Keen (June 2020 - March 2024) The Story: Keen, Google's Pintere…