据市场研究，如下这十样东西，在2014年或许将会像BP机、录音带一样消失在我们的生活中。
1. Cable TV
Cable television's heyday is over. Subscribers have been declining since 2004, and analysts say there's no end in sight. Roughly 54.8 million households currently pay for cable TV, down 3.3% from 2012 and down 17.6% from a decade prior, according to research firm IHS. Cable companies are expected to shed roughly 1.3 million subscribers in 2014.
2. Landline service（固定电话）
Fewer households are holding on to their landlines. Two in every five U.S. homes had wireless phones only during the first half of the year, up slightly from the first half of 2012, according to data released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number has been rising over the past decade: Roughly 90 million adults, or 38% of the population, are now wireless-only, versus 21% during the first half of 2009 - and fewer than 3% during the first half of 2003.
3. GPS devices
Up until a few years ago, personal navigation systems were considered a must-have for most drivers since they drastically reduced the chances of getting lost. But the tides have turned and demand for these gadgets is plummeting: 7.5 million personal navigation devices sold in 2012 in North America, down from a peak of 18 million in 2009, according to the latest data from Berg Insight, a Swedish research company.
4. DVD and Blu-ray players
DVD sales and rentals are down, so it's not a surprise that fewer consumers are buying DVD players. Sales of DVD and Blu-ray players totaled 21.3 million in 2012, down 20.1% from a year prior and down 24.8% from 2010, according to research firm SNL Kagan.
5. Hotel rooms
As more travelers book vacations, demand for hotels is rising and so are room rates. The daily rate at U.S. hotels averages $110.59 this year, up 4.1% from 2012 and up 12.6% from 2010, according to professional-services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The average price is expected to rise to $115.68 in 2014.
There's another, cheaper alternative: Travelers can reserve apartments or homes in their destinations at a lower price with more space to boot. Several services, such as Airbnb and Vacation Rentals by Owner, allow consumers to choose from an assortment of homes to stay in. Some owners also offer free airport pickups and drop-offs.
6. Two-year phone contracts
Consumers are encountering more setbacks than benefits with two-year cellphone contracts. There's no way to change phones within this period of time without incurring a fee. And there's the fine print many of these plans come with that result in consumers paying more than the starting monthly price they're quoted in the store.
7. Desktop and laptop computers
There's little reason to buy a desktop or laptop computer anymore. Tablets perform the same functions - playing music, sharing photos, Web surfing - that most consumers use PCs for and they're made to use while on the go. They can also be a lot cheaper. For instance, Apple's iMac's start at $1,299 and MacBook laptops start at $999 while iPads start at $299.
8. Extra legroom in economy（经济舱的额外腿部空间）
Over the past few years it's become common practice for airlines, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, to charge many passengers extra - up to an additional $180 - for roomier seats (read: extra three to six inches of legroom) in coach. These seats are often in the exit rows or first row in economy.
9. Credit cards with points or miles programs
Card issuers have been ramping up some of their rewards programs in the past few years, but consumers should steer clear of one common promotion: credit cards with rewards programs that are comprised of points or miles.
10. Digital cameras
Their small size and sleek look made digital 'point and shoot' cameras all the rage for years. Now, demand is sunsetting. Roughly 11.5 million are estimated to have sold this year in the U.S., down 44% from 2012, according to the Consumer Electronics Association, which represents consumer technology companies. Sales are expected to drop to just under 8 million next year.
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