In Pictures: 10 technologies that disappointed in 2012

Here are 10 technologies that fell short of expectations in 2012

Playstation Vita

The future was bright for the Vita last December, when the device sold 325,000 units after just a few days in the Japanese market. However, the Vita has lacked staying power. Last month, the Vita reached its all-time low in weekly sales, with just over 4,000 sales in Japan. By comparison, its predecessor, the Sony PSP, sold more than 12,000 units in the same week.

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