Not all internet inventions are created equal. This infographic by research site StudyWeb lists some of the least popular ones created by so-called tech geniuses.
'The 7 Most Hated Internet Innovations of All-Time' lists the most annoying features still in use today online. Such internet inventions include the pop-up ad, viruses, captchas, regional censorship, cookies, spam and cybersquatting. 70% of those surveyed said irrelevant pop-up advertisements are the most irritating kind of internet ad. The first true virus, Elk Cloner, was created in 1982. Cybercrime cost the global economy an estimated $400 billion last year. Humans spend 500,000 hours every day proving they are human. In 2011 up to 90% of all emails sent were spam.
What's Driving This Trend
- Pop-up Ads
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in ad-blocking software and personalized ad targeting.
- Viruses
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in cybersecurity and anti-malware solutions.
- Spam
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in email filtering and anti-spam technology.
Who This Affects Most
- Advertising
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating non-intrusive advertising formats and methods.
- Cybersecurity
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing advanced virus detection and prevention systems.
- Email Communication
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in improving email security and filtering algorithms.
