Top 10 Failed Technologies of the 2000s

[@WatchMojo]

Do you wish any of these had succeeded? Tell us in the comments. For more fails, check out our playlist!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5e8iJyNqL5rjc0

[@julymedia752]

I wished Smart Glasses would've gone far, with WAY better functionality.

[@erzaender]

3D television

[@mazengwe28]

I wish 3d Tv's stayed around. I love 3d technology, especially stereoscopic 3d

[@Emilio_Perdomo]

The original social media sites. W/o them the world would be different, There was a time when I couldn't post this.

[@generic_sauce]

To be fairrrr, this is how progress is made; by trying, failing, and trying again. It's what made the 80s so awesome, just how many new ideas were out there. Not all were successful but they paved the way for what we have now.

[@Ryanmo97]

To be fair

[@idied16]

To be fairrr

[@jasoethesentienteyeshapedg4847]

To be fairrrrrrrrr.

[@b.amarille6502]

How about the rapid blood tests?

[@NatoHoro]

Omg you must be a genius! I had no idea that this is how progress was made. Thank you!!!

[@chrisrj9871]

I imagine 3D television might make a comeback, the way VR made a comeback after the 90s.

[@WatchMojo]

Probably, but has to be glasses free.

[@SlayerRunefrost]

It's a great technology and many really like it but they need to make it more cost effective and the companies need to get their ass wired together.

[@nathanmitchell2827]

Either glasses free, or will have to work with the Apple glasses that are rumored to be releasing

[@11Kslingshot]

It would be great if it made a comeback. I finally broke down and got 4K UHD 80in, UBP-X800M2, 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos. clean clear setup for the money but I still want 3D

[@catisreckless4647]

Watchmojo responds to the most random ass comments lol.

[@JP-WC]

Netbook may have failed, but Chromebooks are basically the same thing now.

[@jamalvargas6146]

Still Was a Awesome Time To Be Alive I miss that decade

[@markallison6666]

It’s not to late to go back in time

[@MikeyBats]

I graduated HS in 2001…that was the best decade

[@ahmedxujaale8677]

Other Countries & Race: Disagree With Such Passion

[@thebatsman57]

Bro everyone misses the good old day but have to change. We must. If not well 👆🤭🤫

[@gilbertmillers4865]

Sigh 😔 yeah me too

[@justhumenau6156]

And the absence of 3D television support is now the biggest reason movie studio don't release 3D Blu-Rays anymore. It still has an audience (I genuinely prefer watching a movie in 3D than 4K), and with the rise of VR headsets you could think they would at least release the 3D versions on VOD ? But no, you can only watch them in cinemas, where the 3D quality can vary A LOT.

[@rig-zag]

Amen, I'm still watching 3D on a projector and I truly love it. My preferred way of watching almost anything.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Does a 3D television actually work or is that like 3D glasses? I remember using 3D glasses when I was a kid. I don't remember them working. Of course I don't think I used them in a movie theater ever. Is that the only place they work? I don't think I can say I ever had a 3D viewing experience.

[@therealmooo]

I still have a 3D TV. But alas we never use the 3D feature...

[@therealmooo]

@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu you have to use 3D glasses. The glasses are powered by coin battery.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@therealmooo is that something new? When I was a kid I think 3D glasses were just some thin paper and plastic glasses with a red lens and a green lens. When did they start making electronic 3D glasses?

[@garibaldilebeau]

Surprised you didn’t mention how the Segway tech directly gave us the “hoverboards” we have now

[@experimental0000]

The WatchMojo researchers always miss out on other details. This isn't the first or last time that omissions happen. When it comes to tech, they for sure just skim over things to get a general idea but won't read details to substantiate their findings and just make filler using the skimmed tidbits. It's frustrating for sure. I'm not expecting the videos to be deep deep dives, but at least having more information to back up their claims would be nice. I was going to mention hoverboards as well until I saw yours. I already gave some myself

[@ferociousgumby]

They didn't get into all the accidents, including the owner of the company falling off his Segway on a hill and crashing to his death, and the fact that Segways were not allowed on sidewalks OR roadways!

[@kriegerdemon666]

Not a hoverboard

[@michaeloptv]

Also Segway: What a shame. To be fair it has led to great technology with skate/hoverboards and was a cool concept. It was just too difficult to navigate, too clunky and WICKED expensive. Didn’t help that the Co-CEO died while using one. That led to its demise.

[@AxeMan562]

Funny thing is, I still have my 55" 3D TV from 2011 and I still enjoy popping in a 3D blu-ray or streaming a 3D movie from time to time. I hate that they don't make them anymore. I also used to enjoy playing 3D games on it as well, but those seem to have disappeared too.

[@basvandersluis5662]

Exactly! I really enjoyed 3D TV's and would love to buy a new 4K 3D TV, but it is impossible.

[@zyber-tube8930]

2022 is the year to talk about all of the 2000's!

[@SandyWolf-]

Who remembers the "Blackberry" "Walkmans " were cool too!

[@GreenCobrasGaming]

Been a while since I seen a 3D movie. Wished the television equivalent went big like the movie theaters did for a while. I remember my 1st big modern 3D movie was Journey to the Center of the Earth with Brendan Fraser back in 2008. Certainly not 1st 3D movie or one I seen but the 1st one without the color lenses. I still wore 3D glasses but it is the 1st to use the modern ones like you see in Avatar that came only a year later. That version of 3D then blew up throughout the 2010s. I think my earliest memory of 3D is seeing Spy Kids 3D with the color lenses. It was great to see 3D evolve over a short period of time. Now I have not even seen a movie in 3D prior to COVID. Mainly because the theater I been going to stopped playing 3D movie when they started to reopen from COVID. How sad 3D has fallen the last few years.

[@nickwohrer1283]

It was a hit or miss with 3D because it could be amazing if done right but most of the time it was just a gimmick to make people pay more. Nature was especially beautiful in 3D such a rain or the ocean.

[@eternylbliss2151]

@@nickwohrer1283 Piranha and Final Destination 5 were fantastic in 3D and the Jaws 3/ Amityville 3 are classics - bit of ghosting but still fun since it was different tech transferred to modern

[@trexadvent4726]

What would have happened if these technologies were done better after their first test?

[@spiderlover2021]

Smart glasses? You mean the scouters from Dragon Ball Z! 🤣

[@donovandelaney3171]

Some of these did make a comeback.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@EmperorOfTheScrubs]

This video was a nostalgia trip

[@udobald]

I liked watching 3D Blu-rays at home through my PS3 on my 3D TV. Now it’s VR, but I still choose the 3D versions of movies in the cinema.

[@donaldsayers7257]

The volume differences in this video remind me of late night commercials in the early 2000's

[@hblackburn5580]

Oh how I long to frolic with my pup on those rolling hills of the Windows wallpaper field... I remember my dad having a netbook; though they failed, I do think they paved the way for tablets. And I totally remember doing a project freshman year in college about SmartGlasses, and all I remember is saying that I have always had smart glasses, in that I wear glasses and I am smart, yeah it was terrible 😆

[@GEMINIEARTHWALKER]

I still have my 3-D tv, and use it regularly.

[@rmannayr2129]

3D TV MIGHT MAKE A COME BACK!

[@stonecuttercosplay]

@5:27 The Jem Hadar and Vorta wore those glasses, not The Borg

[@IndyV72]

I'll admit, I did enjoy the 3D TV. By the time I upgraded from my 40" SONY 3D TV, they were on their way out. I still wanted a 3D TV since I have 50 3D Blurays (they also include the standard Bluray), and the new TV I got was 3D and 4K. Once I had experienced true 4K, I haven't touched the 3D glasses since.

[@12thMandalorian]

4:38 good old classic Gadget Show

[@Dreamybloo101]

Dang that's tough for the 2000's

[@PKMNwww411_MkII]

Poor MySpace...

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Totally fantastic video watch mojo of fail production that fall in a big way,never recovered too,amazing job.

[@ELMolliez]

Man I really wish google glass or smart glasses are continue to be developed, just imagine having Augmented reality, and subtitles to any language on a pair of glasses.

[@ferociousgumby]

4:53 reminds me of an Etch-a-Sketch!

[@ian12346]

I still go to my pops house and watch Dr. Strange on blu ray 3D on his tv lol

[@Lynxan]

I still like 3D movies, though watching it though a VR headset works a lot better.

[@nickwohrer1283]

I’m actually sad about the 3D tv because we had one and it was dope. You could convert generic stuff into 3D mode which made everything have more depth.

[@Jemineyeofficial]

Only a try beats failure

[@Thelodis]

One good thing about 3D-TV is the "game mode" or whatever the developers called it. Instead of sending two separate images to each eye, they send half the screen to one set of glasses and the other half to the other set, letting two players play split-screen games and see their half on the entire screen (or Super Mario kart in full screen). Too bad their are not many split-screen games anymore either.

[@bennycostello2472]

It's actually really need going back and watching the AT&AT " you will" add. I remember being 5 years old thinking how cool video phones would be in 1995.

[@MusicByAllonaMayost]

I’m so glad I didn’t get a 3D tv. I had a colleague a long time ago who got one to “keep up with the times.”

[@michaelweaver9528]

I remember when I bought my 3D tv I was so excited. Biggest waste of money ever.

[@TheOwl]

Panasonic took a shot at consumer level 3D camcorders, the high price and insane file size killed it pretty fast.

[@BZ0905]

We had a 3D tv growing up... I remember my friend from next door coming over to watch Spiderman in 3D. The Glasses really itched the nose, didnt like it that much. That TV was gone by 2012.

[@Hillers62]

At 2:40 ...Her eyes are freaking me out!!!!!!!!!

[@jaybird9988]

I used to sell those TVs back in the mid 2000's. Awesome tech...but cost of the glasses, different 3D technologies that didn't make them compatible, and lack of other uses like gaming and digital cable kinda made it a one trick pony.

[@TheWarmachine375]

Smart Glasses are literally Scouters from Dragon Ball Z.

[@jamesoneavatar8644]

While it had some of the problems you mentioned, I don't believe 3-d burned out. I think the problem with it, for now, is lack of content. If the new Avatar films are 3-d, I'm sure it will explode again

[@neliaironwood7573]

I expected to see Guitar Hero... The first gaming industry trend that died before the likes of 3D TVs and Skylanders

[@radar2670]

As you mentioned in the video the lack of standard was one contributing to factor for 3D TVs. The main thing that kept everyone I knew from buying one was the insane cost of the 3D glasses. Corporate thought they could line their pockets with easy money. It backfired spectacularly.

[@hazy33]

No it didn't. The battery powered ones were expensive but if you had an LG 3D TV for instance you used the polarised glasses just like the ones handed out in the cinema. These costs just a few dollars to buy.

[@eternylbliss2151]

It was the cost of the TVs mine was really salty since its 70" - they told me you know its about $100 per inch. They would throw in 2 pairs of glasses with a lot of the TVs then.

[@kevinwebster7868]

Who didn’t see 3D tv failing. Why would anyone want the need to put on glasses just to watch tv? Segway would have taken off if not for two reasons. 1. It was too expensive and 2. Cities everywhere banned the things and many still are banning PMD’s to this day.

[@spiderlover2021]

The Segway was basically a glorified electric scooter that Paul blart mall cop loved to ride on.

[@ENREMgame]

I loved my 3D tv and wish I still had it. Active 3D was better than the theater. I have a library of 3D blu rays I wish I could still watch.

[@antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617]

20+ yrs later and XP is still my favorite Windows...in the social media realm don't forget Black planet and Migente..my Migente page is still there after 20 yrs...I'm glad the 3d fad is over

[@darinhopson673]

I'm glad yall didn't forget about bebo.

[@CringerKitty]

3D TV (I still have one by the way!) was more of a 2010s product though. It wasn't until the release of Avatar on home video, that 3D started to become a thing. Unless by 2000s, you mean the entire century so far?

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

never have been impressed with 3D technology, why i knew those 3D tv's would be a massive failure. just another fad that always gave me a headache watching them

[@understandunderstand1271]

3D TVs are awesome I had one for years it was epic my glasses worked fine and I had about 20 movies in 3D

[@tudorjason]

I think smart glasses will return, much like virtual reality was forgotten but then experienced a resurgence.

[@Dahoozz]

Black ops 2 on a 3d TV was cool at the time. Also it had dual play so you can view 2 players on a full screen at the same time. I didn't really use the 3d that much though

[@mskipper19]

It'd be nice if he told you WHY some of these things failed. Like HD DVD, they lost to Blu-Ray because Blu-Rays could fit more information on the physical disc, and there were always going to be more player manufacturers trying to beat Toshiba w/ superior hardware.

[@eternylbliss2151]

I wouldn't trade my 3D TV for any TV... I own the Sharp 70" Sure there isn't a lot to choose from some the handful of movies I own are awesome to watch over and over... I just pre-ordered Treasure of the Four Crowns 3D blu-ray and recently bought Wizard of Oz 3D. Hopefully we get a company that keeps it going (Asylum Films are waiting)

[@natsune09]

People were always bashing Windows ME and saying it had all sorts of problems. Apparently, I won the Windows lottery because I never had a problem, or a crash, with the ME I had on my computer.

[@thecasualgamer1457]

We had a 3D HD 60 hz TV in 2010, and I saw LOTR blu-ray extended editions on that. Felt like I could count the hairs of Galadriel. Gimli could just ask me to get that for him. So sharp and good 3d my brother got scared (he loves the 2D versions so much). I wish that tech did evolve...

[@richmondty7781]

Great video it’s great

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do top 10 facts about Marvel's Technovore?

[@grizzylylife.8484]

Watchmojo is getting interesting contents. Watchmojo's redemption ? If ur seeing this comment , watchmojo u have been an integral part of my childhood.

[@sheemalmighty]

MySpace is still the only social media app that would allow u to fully customize your page. Kinda surprised Facebook or IG didnt adopt that tool.

[@rmannayr2129]

I THINK SMART GLASSES WILL RETURN!

[@Mr_Oggie]

Smartphones killed a lot of upstart technologies in the early 2000s, otherwise much of this stuff was just too niche or too expensive, putting it out of the reach of the mainstream... and its hard to be a success if the general public isn't interested or can't afford you.

[@cannaisseur4566]

I’m still sure AR technology/ AR glasses are going to be the next tangible step in mass market technology

[@zorasheikah5558]

I used Bebo. It was fun!

[@davinp]

The Kin was Microsoft's first attempt at a smartphone. Microsoft failed with the Windows Phone

[@0fficialdregs]

myspace, tagged, bebo, hi5. i was on them all between 2004-2009

[@barron204]

I still use my 3D tv.

[@BarsMar]

Ohhhh... You should see the tech Google is currently working on 😛😛

[@Predaking4ever]

Over 9000!

[@tripendicular]

I’m pissed at whoever didn’t like 3D tv. That’s the future we have waited for since the 80s. Come on!!!!!

[@eternylbliss2151]

Must own just to watch Amityville 3D / Jaws 3d!

[@sarahszabo4323]

I STILL maintain that smart glasses were fucking SICK and anyone who says otherwise is wrong.

[@jaysteelsun]

Oh god my first PC ran on Windows ME it was an absolute nightmare

[@Seiferboi]

The one social media site I miss is Bolt! That was made for teens at the time.

[@federicocastro6154]

I have a 3D TV but I used that function once.

[@spiderlover2021]

Patreon basically stole the bebo logo and just turned it upsidedown 🤣

[@idied2]

playing assassin's creed in 3D is the only way to play it. plus movies done right in 3D makes it worth it to. it sucks that it never really took off though

[@ackman3981]

A lot of Windows ME & Vista problems were caused by people not having the machines to run either. Along with manufactures not coming out with drivers that worked with them. So, users had problems with printers, etc. And of course, the easiest thing to do is blame the operating system. Instead of actually looking to see what was really causing the problems.

[@dinogreaver8270]

Loool still the greatest time. That and 90s tech lol

[@bradenborman4396]

I’m sure they sold well compared to the current list, but the Dyson blade-less fans could almost be on here. Lol So much hype and never took over the market like many thought 😄

[@Twiggymaster666]

I think my MySpace page is still active 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@butterfly22432]

it is but not as a social networking site, spacehey is the best new revival of classic myspace

[@tetrisanarchy]

I still use a 3-D projector and I probably have all of the 3-D movies in existence. Yes I am the person

[@jxbplayer]

Thought the first scene was a youtube ad lol

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do comic book origin of Marvel's Technovore?

[@davinp]

Remember MySpace?

[@RitwikKN]

3D TVs are NOT a failure. I still have my 3D TV for 10 years and I've been using it for watching films in 3D. IMO 3D is WAY better than 4K. Edit: By 4K, I mean 4K Blu-rays. But even then, 4K doesn't come close to 3D.

[@mclaine33]

Try 3D movies in a VR headset. That’s the NEXT big tech for 3D. I’ve done it and it’s looks great!

[@RitwikKN]

@@mclaine33 Would love to when I get a VR headset someday.

[@aliessa8515]

Yes they did fail.. See you can't buy them anymore. Pretty sure they don't define success based on one user who still enjoys his TV..

[@bigjay8895]

Sheeet...U crazy. 4K HDR is way better

[@Mr_Oggie]

No, it was a failure. They aren't saying "not one single person bought or liked 3D televisions" and its great that you still have your 3DTV and like it, but just because there are a handful of people out there with them that still use them doesn't mean it was a success.

[@experimental0000]

Vista was super stable compared to Millennium Edition. Not to mention Windows 7 (or Vista SP2) was another long lasting OS like XP. Netbooks didn't fail. They just evolved into Chromebooks. (To be honest a netbook running Linux was a good experience vs a netbook running Windows ) Actually, the Federated Universe (Fediverse) is an Open Source social media network that have withstood the test of time as it still exists today. If sheeple would stop using Facebook because of the peer pressure, these other platforms would see more users as that's all that keeps FB alive is peer pressure (and subsequently f.o.m.o.). If people would stop giving in to that nonsense, they'd see there's more out there and can use what works best as FB is not the only choice out there, nor should it be considered the best by anyone because of various needs and use cases.

[@wendellsawyer4386]

People hated Vista because they read somewhere Vista was terrible, and demanded expensive hardware upgrades. Personally had one issue and that was 1 external drive wasn't recognized after the SP1 release.

[@liamleech4748]

Public technologies* cause some of this stuff has been made well or is used for military purposes so it’s not in the public yet. Like smart glasses, fighter pilots use similar tech with eye tracking and screens inside their helmets

[@Chthonian121]

The only thing I know about Bebo is that EDP445 uses it because it's the only place he isn't banned xD

[@catisreckless4647]

I make the argument that social media as a whole failed, seeing as it's basically a cesspool for the bottom rungs of society. And those are a lot of rungs.

[@asmirgrozdanic9869]

Ngl, i think Segways were pretty lit, but now we have scooters which you gotta pay every few cents per KM

[@voodoocustompickups2547]

I remember netbooks. I had one

[@teejaylecapois9741]

The fart blocker 😍

[@teejaylecapois9741]

I remember Hi5 and MySpace

[@Duiji323]

Damnn they wouldve got alot of money

[@BrokenBones1982]

Sorry, but the iPhone came out in 2007, not 2006.

[@vaporazeen]

Kinda wish all social media was on this list...