The Biggest Tech Fails of 2024

Hello tech lovers! Adib Hussain here with another fun read for your Monday. Today, we’re rewinding the clock to relive the biggest tech blunders of 2024—because, let’s be honest, nothing brings us closer than a shared laugh over some very public tech missteps. From half-baked products to downright bizarre decisions, 2024 kept us entertained in all the wrong ways.

So buckle up as we count down the top 10 tech fails of 2024, inspired by the hilarious recap from Sam Tucker’s channel.

10. Google AI Embarrasses Itself Live On Stage

AI is supposed to be the future, right? Well, not this time. Google’s Gemini AI managed to crash and burn during a live demo. Picture this: an audience eagerly waiting for a glimpse of cutting-edge AI magic, only for the demo to fail spectacularly—twice! It was a moment of sheer secondhand embarrassment, and it left many wondering if even AI has bad days.

9. Windows Bids Farewell to the Control Panel

After years of loyal service, the classic Windows Control Panel was officially marked for deprecation. While it’s not fully gone yet, Microsoft’s decision to move everything to the Settings app felt like the funeral of an old friend. It joins other dearly departed Windows icons like Clippy, Microsoft Bob, and the nostalgic Space Cadet Pinball. RIP, Control Panel—you’ll be missed.

8. Apple’s Neglect of the iPad Mini

The iPad Mini update was three years in the making, and fans were hoping for something spectacular. Instead, Apple gave it the bare minimum: a new chip and... not much else. The screen’s jelly effect is still there, and the lack of innovation left fans scratching their heads. Apple may call it an update, but to Mini lovers, it felt more like an afterthought.

7. M4 MacBooks Leak Before Their Release

What’s worse than your product underwhelming the audience? Leaking before it even launches! The M4 MacBook Pro was unveiled weeks early, complete with full unboxings on YouTube. To add insult to injury, they looked so identical to their predecessors that many thought the leaks were fake. Spoiler alert: they weren’t.

6. Microsoft’s “Not Really a Computer” Release

Microsoft’s Link 365 looked like a mini-PC but was little more than a glorified Edge browser. With no local storage, no apps, and no real computing power, it left users confused. If it walks like a computer and talks like a computer, shouldn’t it be a computer? Not in Microsoft’s world!

5. MKBHD’s Controversial Wallpaper App

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) had a rough year, first catching heat for allegedly speeding in a school zone and then for launching a premium wallpaper app. Yes, you read that right—wallpapers. The app offered a paid subscription at $12/month or $50/year for a handful of curated images. In a world where free wallpapers are a Google search away, this move wasn’t exactly a fan favorite.

4. The PS5 Pro Nobody Asked For

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro launched at a steep $200 premium over the regular PS5. The “Pro” features? Slightly better graphics that most users wouldn’t notice and a disc drive sold separately (if you can find one). Oh, and if you want a stand for your $600 console, that’ll cost you extra. Gamers were less than thrilled.

3. Apple Kills the Vision Pro

The Vision Pro promised to revolutionize AR/VR, but Apple pulled the plug before it could even take off. After lackluster demos and a sky-high price tag, even Apple executives seemed reluctant to use it. One exec even preferred jumping out of a plane to wearing the Vision Pro—yikes!

2. Apple Sticks with 256GB Base Storage

Apple finally upgraded their base RAM to 16GB, but their stubbornness to increase base storage beyond 256GB left many shaking their heads. With competitors offering more storage for less money, this move screamed “profit over practicality.”

1. Huawei’s Trifold Phone Disaster

And the crown jewel of tech fails goes to Huawei! Their ambitious trifold phone aimed to outdo the competition but instead became a lesson in why less is more. The device was so fragile that many units broke before even leaving the box. While the phone folded twice, it felt like Huawei’s reputation was folding right alongside it.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Tech blunders are an inevitable part of innovation, and they give us plenty to laugh about. But let’s be real—these failures also pave the way for better ideas and improvements in the future.

Here’s to another year of tech surprises (and hopefully fewer disasters)! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more fun, informative, and slightly sarcastic takes on the tech world.

Until next time,
Adib Hussain
 Chronogates.com