The 20 Biggest Tech Failures of 2010

As we wrap up 2010, it's a good time to look back at some of the most notable tech failures of the year..

As we wrap up 2010, it's a good time to look back. This was a good year for consumer technology, introducing everything from advanced smartphones to cheap e-readers to bold new set-top boxes. And let's not forget the rise of the tablet with the introduction of the Apple iPad.

But you can't really appreciate the highs without remembering the lows, right? And this year was filled with botched experiments and bad ideas. Here's a look at 2010's biggest bloopers and failures in tech.

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