Modern gadgets are almost never “finished” — companies can keep improving them, adding new functionality or fixing bugs. Google, for example, even embraces this approach with Feature Drops that introduces new features for its Pixel phones, smartwatches, and even earbuds.
Of course, the flip side is that it gives manufacturers the license to tout features that won’t be available until weeks or even months after the product launch. Google and Apple are both guilty of that. Even Tesla does this. But the biggest recent culprits are the AI gadgets from Rabbit Inc and Humane.
Both companies promise a portable AI assistant outside of your smartphone. But many features, including basic ones like timers, are missing at launch. Yes, these companies have planned software updates to address these issues. However, it’s hard to say if they will fulfill their promises, especially for startups with limited funds or impatient investors.
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