Failed Tech: Promising Innovations That Crashed and Burned.
Many devices failed to make it big in the tech industry due to various reasons such as bad timing, design flaws, and competition. Sony's Minidisk failed to take off due to the rise of MP3 players, while HD DVD lost out to Blu-Ray. Microsoft's Kin and Netbook also failed to capture the market due to pricing and hardware compromises. Google's Nexus Q was limited in its compatibility and was too expensive. Many other devices have also failed due to bad luck or being overshadowed by better alternatives.