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Tag results: Failure

Dead-End Hardware

Hardware and device concepts that seemed like good ideas, but ultimately led to nothing but tears. You probably know a few of these.

Sep 01, 2023

Where The Action Was

A list of social networks that failed to stick around in any real way, except as memories. Some of them were more influential than others. Others scored big paydays.

Jun 22, 2022

Tedious Failures, Revisited

A little advice on how to become a successful writer, as explained via lessons on becoming a failed comedy songwriter.

Sep 17, 2021

All Sock Puppets Go To Heaven

If someone were to create an online store like Pets.com today, it probably would've worked. So why did it fail miserably back in 2000? A few reasons.

Jan 12, 2017

Everything Must Go

When a retailer fails—whether at a single location or company-wide—their first instinct is often to discount the crap nobody wanted to buy. Here's why.

Nov 24, 2015

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