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19 Things That Were Supposed To Be "The Next Big Thing" But Totally Flopped
yahoo.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Many trends and products hyped as revolutionary or highly popular eventually disappointed consumers, such as ephemeral tattoos that failed to fade and led to business closures.
- Physical media's decline continues despite backlash against digital-only approaches, exemplified by PlayStation's shift to fully digital games.
- Various entertainment and gadget fads, including 3D movies, Meta's Horizon Worlds, Segway, and Nintendo Virtual Boy, failed to sustain interest or deliver on promises.
- Nostalgic but ultimately disappointing items like Zima drinks, slot cars, eraser guns, and Yak Bak toys highlight fleeting popularity followed by rapid decline.
- The shift from physical buttons to touchscreens on devices has frustrated some users who miss the reliability of traditional controls.
