Every year is filled with ups and downs, but 2015 was a landmark year for failures in the technology sector.
In some cases these fails made you laugh but some turned out to be dangerous. Here are some of his epic fails from this year:
· Hoverboards of all kinds
Forget the misleading advertising of hoverboards! These two-wheeled contraptions that have defined the personal mobility market have been a major technological failure this year for many reasons. The most important reason is that they can catch fire on their own, which makes them very dangerous. However, the ignition wasn't the only reason these boards made headlines, Segway sued the manufacturers for patent infringement. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's also illegal to ride hoverboards on some streets and sidewalks in many countries.
· Everything is vulnerable
It became clear in 2015 that any digital system can be compromised. From cars and planes to websites, security breaches have been a regular feature of the tech news, making individuals and companies more concerned about digital security. The growing interest in the so-called Internet of Thingsisbeing overshadowed by a greater concern that all of our devices will be connected to the Internet, making them accessible to attackers.
· Virtual reality can't shake off its nerdy image
Virtual reality is a great thing, but if it ever wants to take off, it needs to start looking cooler. Unfortunately, the first VR headsets that have been released are anything but stylish, looking like ski goggles
· Streaming is becoming a thing of the past
This year has been a tough one for streaming music. Spotify experimented with video, which didn't impress anyone. Rdio, Songza, and Beats Music saw their ratings drop to zero. Apple Music, which should have been the ultimate streaming service, didn't have much success and didn't show any differentiation from other similar services.
· The Apple News app isn't that cool
It was thought to revolutionize the news industry by 2015, but Apple News turned out to be another mediocre news app that was rarely used.
· Lenovo gives adware a worse name
If in the future your computer doesn't have any bloatware, you can thank Lenovo for not only putting adware on its computers, but also doing it in a way that breaks security connections.
· Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie
After Steve Jobs ' death, many books and movies appeared that attempted to portray his life. None of them failed as much as Aaron Sorkin's film, which was expected to be a big hit, especially after Sorkin's successful Facebook film, The Social Network. With a production budget of $30 million, the film barely managed to reach $17 within 2 months of its release.
