
TechStuff Abandoned Tech Projects
Sep 5, 2024
Discover the abandoned dreams of technology from Microsoft's failed Courier tablet to the holographic Atari Cosmos gaming system. Explore how internal conflicts derailed ambitious projects and shifted the landscape of innovation. Dive into the challenges faced by Sinclair's Loki, a competitor in the 80s tech scene, and hear about the smart glasses and children's smart speaker that faced privacy controversies. This journey through forgotten ideas highlights both the ambitions and pitfalls of tech innovation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of Microsoft Courier
02:16 • 14min
Cancellation of Iconic Tech Projects and Sinclair's Forgotten Innovations
16:07 • 5min
The Ambitious but Abandoned Loki Project
20:55 • 11min
Tech Dreams Deferred: The Fallout of Abandoned Innovations
32:18 • 5min
Innovations and Failures: The Atari Cosmos Story
37:20 • 11min
Reflections on Abandoned Tech Innovations
48:27 • 3min
