Google Shutting Down $5,000 Jamboard Digital Whiteboards in 2024, Leaving Schools and Businesses Seeking Alternatives
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Google Jamboard was a $5,000 digital whiteboard for schools and businesses, launched in 2016.
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The 55-inch touchscreen ran Android and integrated with Google Workspace apps.
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In late 2024, Jamboard will be shut down completely, including the cloud services.
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Existing Jamboards will stop working, so customers need to migrate data and buy new hardware.
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Google is compensating schools and guiding customers to rival products like Figma and Lucid.