In 2010, Google TV was big on potential, but short on features, while the software lacked application support and access to some online programming. The software development kit wasn't available to developers that would allow them to bring entertai ...
The Spruce Goose is a prototype strategic airlift flying boat designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft company. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during World War II, it was not completed in time to be used in the war. The aircra ...
Launched in 2004, Twinkies Lip balm transforms your lips into a haven of sweetness reminiscent of your favorite Hostess treats.
"Indulge in the nostalgic aroma of Hostess's delectable treat. This candle ensures a delightful and even burn that fills your space with the enticing fragrance of Hostess's iconic flavors. Transform your surroundings into a haven of sweetness as th ...
Discontinued in 2008, the Yugo was a small car made in the former nation of Yugoslavia that survives in the American consciousness as the ultimate automotive failure. Poorly engineered, ugly, and cheap, it survived much longer as a punch line for co ...
Launched and discontinued in 2006, ESPN burned through $150M (including $30M on a Super Bowl ad) for its mobile phone and only hit 6% of its sales target. ESPN built a wireless service and special phone so sports nuts could receive score updates, l ...
Launched in 2004, Febreze Scent Stories was a clamshell device which added new scents every five minutes within a 30-minute disc. They proclaimed: “You can play scents… like you play music!" By making Shania Twain its spokesperson who helped with ...
Launched in 1987, HyperCard was a tool for making tools – Mac users could use Hypercard to build their own mini-programs to balance their taxes, manage sports statistics, make music – all kinds of individualized software that would be useful (or fun ...
Launched in 2024, the Rabbit R1 is supposed to be a "super-clever, ultra-helpful AI assistant" which was pre-ordered by over 100,000 people. However, the R1 is underwhelming, underpowered, and undercooked. It can’t do much of anything.
Launched in 1981 and discontinued in 1982, Life Savers Soda actually fared well in taste tests. But it tanked once in stores. Explained one brand critic, quoted in the 2005 book Brand Failures: "The Life Savers name gave consumers the impression the ...
