17 Stupidest Tech Fails of All Time


1. Google Glass

Google's attempt at a wearable computer in the form of eyeglasses was a major flop. Not only did it look ridiculous, it also raised privacy concerns and was quickly banned from many public places.


2. Segway 

The Segway, a self-balancing personal transportation device, was hyped as the future of urban mobility. However, it ended up being too expensive and impractical for most people, leading to its failure.


3. BlackBerry Playbook 

BlackBerry's attempt at a tablet was a complete disaster. It had limited app support and was overshadowed by the iPad.


4. Amazon Fire Phone 

Amazon's first foray into the smartphone market was a complete failure. The Fire Phone was overpriced and had little to offer compared to other smartphones on the market.


5. Google Wave

Google Wave was a communication and collaboration platform that was supposed to revolutionize the way we work. However, it was too confusing and complicated for most users, leading to its demise.


6. Juicero

The Juicero was a high-tech juicer that promised to extract maximum juice from fruits and vegetables. However, it was revealed that the machine was actually no better than just squeezing the produce by hand, leading to its failure.


7. Google+

Google's attempt at a social media platform was a complete flop. It struggled to gain users and eventually was shut down due to low engagement and a data breach.


8. Google Glass Enterprise Edition

After the failure of the original Google Glass, Google tried again with the Enterprise Edition, targeting businesses. However, it also failed to catch on and was eventually discontinued.


9. Microsoft Zune

Microsoft's attempt at a portable music player was a complete failure. It struggled to compete with the iPod and was eventually discontinued.


10. Apple Pippin

 Apple's attempt at a console gaming system was a major flop. It was overpriced and had a limited selection of games, leading to its failure.


11. 3D TVs

3D TVs were once hyped as the future of television, but they failed to catch on due to the need for special glasses and a lack of 3D content.


12. Google Buzz

 Google's attempt at a social networking platform was short-lived due to privacy concerns and a lack of user engagement.


13. Google Allo 

Google's messaging app was a complete flop due to its late entry into a crowded market and a lack of distinctive features.


14. Apple Newton 

Apple's attempt at a personal digital assistant was a complete failure due to its high price and poor performance.


15. Microsoft Kin

Microsoft's attempt at a smartphone for young people was a complete failure due to its high price and a lack of compelling features.


16. Google Lively

Google's virtual world was a complete flop due to a lack of user engagement and a lack of compelling features.


17. Google Orkut

Google's attempt at a social networking platform was a complete failure due to a lack of user engagement and a lack of distinctive features.