June 20, 2024
Launched in 2013 as an augmented reality headset.High price point ($1,500) and privacy concerns led to poor adoption.The product was officially discontinued for consumers in 2015, although it's still used in enterprise settings.
Introduced in 2011 as a social networking service to compete with Facebook.Failed to gain significant user engagement and struggled with a complicated user interface.Officially shut down in April 2019 after data breaches and lack of interest.
Announced in 2009 as a real-time communication and collaboration tool.Confusing interface and unclear use case led to user frustration.Development was discontinued in 2010, with the project being fully retired by 2012.
Revealed in 2012 as a media streaming device.Priced at $299, it was criticized for limited functionality and high cost.The product never officially launched, as Google pulled it from the market following negative reviews.
Launched in 2010 as a social networking and messaging tool integrated with Gmail.Faced significant backlash due to privacy concerns, particularly its automatic inclusion of Gmail contacts.Poor reception and multiple privacy issues led to its discontinuation in December 2011.