As technologists, we’ve lived through our share of hyped technologies. After all, the “paperless office” was just around the corner in 1988. The rise and fall of hyped trends rolls on like waves as each technology eventually finds its productive path (Gartner Hype Cycle, anyone?). Living through so many of these waves is what makes this infographic from the Visual Capitalist is so interesting. It details the most hyped technology of every year since 2000.
To see the full infographic and analysis, check it out at Visual Capitalist.
