Tech Projects That Were Flops

 

The Google Barge

Google was working on a mysterious barge in the San Francisco Bay. Some Speculated that  it was going to be a floating data center or a storefront for Google Glass. It seems that Google failed to get the proper permits for the barge. The multi-million dollar project is currently under investigation

The iPhone 5C

Sales of the iPhone 5C appear to be weaker than expected. There have been multiple reports of Apple cutting 5C production in favor of the iPhone 5S.

 The television industry and  Aereo

Aereo is a new way to watch TV. It transmits broadcast channels to your tablet and phone. Big TV companies are upset  about it, so they’ve been trying to sue the company into oblivion. So far, their lawsuits have done nothing but bring attention to the company.

HTC One

The HTC One is a great phone. It might be the best Android phone on the market. And yet, no one is buying it. HTC, which was at one time the biggest Android phone company, is in a tailspin. The One was supposed to save it. It did’nt

 

BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry 10 finally launched this year. It was a total failure. No one wanted it. As a result, the company spent the year trying to sell itself, then changing its mind about selling itself. The CEO is gone

The Moto X

Motorola’s Moto X is a good phone, but it’s been a flop in the market. It’s barely selling despite a massive marketing push from Google/Motorola.

 Samsung’s Galaxy Gear

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear, a smart watch that was supposed to work with its smartphones. The Gear was a big flop, and Samsung is already working on a second version.