What's the most disappointing technology of the 21st century so far? [View all]

[Shermann]

Some of these had roots in the 20th century but have still failed to grow to fruition. I listed the top ten and AI is good enough to stay off the list (barely).

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	3D Television: Neither you nor your friends have one. These still require special glasses for when you aren't just watching the news.
	8 (8%)
	Blockchain: Overhyped currency which consumes a ton of energy solving arbitrary puzzles which hasn't exactly translated to a free Libertarian utopia.
	26 (25%)
	Internet of Things: Do we really need to connect our toasters to the internet?
	13 (13%)
	Virtual Reality: This looks great on paper but mostly just gives you a headache.
	2 (2%)
	Augmented Reality: This is somehow an even crappier version of Virtual Reality.
	0 (0%)
	Autonomous Vehicles: Neither you nor your friends have ridden in one. As Pei Mei once said, "Is it your wish to die?"
	40 (39%)
	Batteries: These haven't kept up with our appetites for mobile devices and electric vehicles, despite what YouTube says. Also, they catch fire sometimes.
	9 (9%)
	Quantum Computing: It doesn't look like you can possibly read your mail or search for a recipe with one of these complicated gadgets. Crappiest computers ever?
	1 (1%)
	3D Printing: Star Trek fans waiting for their own personal replicators will need to wait a while longer.
	3 (3%)
	Hoverboards: No explanation necessary.
	1 (1%)
	10 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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