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The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's their reason to make it a stand-alone device. What is my reason to want it to be a stand-alone device?

Too many layers of stubborn ppl acting confused at this point. The hardware is the hardware because they wanted to make hardware. People bought they hardware because they wanted hardware.

? I'm not confused about anything, I'm explaining why it's a terrible decision. People aren't buying it (at least not now that it's actually out and reviewed, pre orders aside), not just because it's stand-alone hardware but that certainly isn't helping matters.

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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post #78

This entire device category is dead the second Apple & Google release their own AI assistants baked into the mobile OS.

They already have. Apple calls theirs "siri".

The dumb part here is a company getting attention for making a virtual assistant just because they added "AI".

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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post #78

This entire device category is dead the second Apple & Google release their own AI assistants baked into the mobile OS.

They already have. Apple calls theirs "siri". The dumb part here is a company getting attention for making a virtual assistant just because they added "AI".

Siri is no longer seen as an AI assistant, at least not with the post-chatgpt meaning of the word 'AI'.

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They already have. Apple calls theirs "siri". The dumb part here is a company getting attention for making a virtual assistant just because they added "AI".

Siri is no longer seen as an AI assistant, at least not with the post-chatgpt meaning of the word 'AI'.

I agree, it is a looks problem. Capability wise, Siri and Google assistant do most of what rabbit did. They are well positioned to be able to expand every bit as quickly as rabbit can.

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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I'm surprised people are surprised this Rabbit thing is running Android

99.9% of the HW projects that have a modestly complex display/networking need run on Android. It's a no-brainer. OEM the HW from China, even if moderately custom and they can get you something for cheap.

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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Doesn't surprise me. In my opinion, many companies try to achieve outrageous premiums by taking the route of teen engineering (the originator of hype). In addition to rabbit, there is also a series of nothing products.

This doesn't convince the tech fetishists. In fact, I think te's contribution to music is very limited, even harmful, especially when I see the latest Yamaha even imitating te, which feels a bit funny and ridiculous. We need real innovation and democratic pricing.

By the way, if you care, you can learn about the history of rabbit’s founder. Let's just say, in certain circles, this is a recognized liar. So I’m not surprised at all when it was said a few days ago that Rabbit stole everyone’s passwords.

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

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I'm surprised people are surprised this Rabbit thing is running Android 99.9% of the HW projects that have a modestly complex display/networking need run on Android. It's a no-brainer. OEM the HW from China, even if moderately custom and they can get you something for cheap.

I don't think people (well outside of some clickbait headlines) are surprised it is running Android. But more that it is an app.

Personally I figured it was running Android but likely a heavily modified fork.

Especially after how many times they seem to have buckled down on it not being possible as just an app.

(Unless I am misunderstanding and it is indeed a fork and not just an App? ).

Re: The Rabbit R1 is probably running Android and is powered by an Android app

#90

To be honest, I still don't understand the appeal of this product. I've always got a "one-time quick-cash hustle" video out of it and I can't trust it.

I would never purchase this myself, but it seems most people are buying it as a toy or trinket, not as a productivity device.

I can't judge them too much considering how much actual grownup money I've spent on Legos...

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