1. Google+: Google+ was created as a social network in 2011 to compete with Facebook, but it failed to gain enough popularity. It offered features like sharing, communities, and social circles but ultimately failed to stand out. Users found it confusing and lacking the same features as Facebook.
2. Amazon Fire Phone: The Amazon Fire Phone was introduced to compete with smartphones like the iPhone. It featured innovations such as a dynamic perspective display that changed based on viewing angles and a Firefly feature for identifying things using images, text, audio, etc. However, it failed to gain a market share as users found it overpriced, lacking appealing features, and supported by a limited number of apps.
3. Segway PT: The Segway PT, also known as the "Hoverboard," aimed to revolutionize personal transportation. It consisted of a self-balancing platform on which the user stands. However, it faced safety concerns, especially after several accidents and falls made headlines. The Segway PT's high cost and limited practicality also hindered its success.
4. Google Wave: Launched in 2009, Google Wave was described as a "real-time communication and collaboration tool." It aimed to combine features of email, instant messaging, social networking, and wikis. It introduced a new way of collaborating and editing content in a dynamic environment. Despite generating initial buzz, Google Wave received criticism for its complexity, confusing user interface, and limited functionality. The project was eventually abandoned due to low adoption.
5. Juicero: Juicero was a juice-making machine that used prepackaged pods. The company marketed it as a healthy and convenient way to make fresh juice, but it faced backlash after consumers found out the juice could be easily squeezed by hand, rendering the costly machine unnecessary. Juicero also faced financial issues and eventually shut down.