Videophone: A Flop That Won't Die
Dublin Core
Title
Videophone: A Flop That Won't Die
Subject
Videophone; Technological Failures; Market Adoption; Telecommunications History
Description
This article by A. Michael Noll, featured in The New York Times, critically examines the persistence of videophone technology in the market despite its commercial failure and lack of consumer interest. It also reflects on the broader implications of repeated attempts to revive failing technologies in the American industry.
Creator
A. Michael Noll
Source
The New York Times
Publisher
The New York Times Company
Date
January 12, 1992
Contributor
Illustration by Frank Dougherty for The New York Times
Rights
Rights held by The New York Times Company
Relation
This article is related to other discussions and critiques of videophone technology, its adoption, and broader trends in technological innovation and market responses.
Format
Newspaper article
Language
English
Type
Opinion Article; Newspaper Article
Identifier
https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/items/show/135.
Coverage
The article covers technological innovation and market dynamics, specifically addressing the videophone's history and its reception within American industry and consumer markets.
Files
Citation
A. Michael Noll, “Videophone: A Flop That Won't Die,” Poly Archives, accessed March 3, 2026, https://polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/items/show/546.