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Charting the Technology Hype Cycle

Charting the Technology Hype Cycle

By Dan Gould on August 18, 2008

Techcrunch shared this interesting graph from Gartner Research, measuring hype and adaptation of emerging technologies. It shows a sharp peak that occurs when people get excited over shiny new tech, and the ensuring crash when the hype dies down. After the initial roller coaster ride the worthwhile technologies make a slow climb into mainstream adaptation.

[via Techcrunch]

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Dan is an information omnivore, autodidact and creative generalist who has written for publications including the Huffington Post, Jaunted and Time/CNN. Dan has also provided commentary on trends for media outlets such as Wired and Parade magazine.

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