Hybrid cloud computing, wearables, machine learning and consumer 3D printing have all begun a dip into what Gartner calls the "trough of disillusionment." ...
According to Gartner, autonomous vehicles are at the peak of the hype cycle, meaning expectations are inflated right now, but the technology could go mainstream in just five to 10 years.
The history of innovation is littered with technologies that appeared great on the surface but never found an audience. Products like the Microsoft Zune, which just couldn't compete with the iPod.