10 overhyped tech flops that deserved to fail

The first -generation Google Glass was discontinued in 2015 , and the last Enterprise Edition was laid to rest in 2023 .

Sega 's Dreamcast was once mentioned in the same breath as Nintendo as a premium console player after the success of the Genesis .

Sony 's first PSP was a huge success, prompting the company to follow up with a smaller, lighter version called the PSP Go in 2009 .

The PSP Go featured a sliding design with a 3.8-inch display on the top layer and controls on the bottom.

Nintendo 's Wii U failed to replicate the success of its hit Wii hit a wall because of a combination of factors.

Microsoft 's Windows Phone didn't catch on as a mainstream option, and the brand struggled until 2020 when it was discontinued.

Amazon 's Fire Phone was discontinued in 2015 , just over a year after launch, prompting Amazon to leave the phone game for good.

The Bandai Pippen @ World was made in conjunction with Japan 's Bandai corporation and launched in 1996 as a multimedia device to play music and watch videos.