Only 5,000 out of 100,000 Rabbit R1 users are still active five months post-launch, highlighting a significant drop from initial excitement about AI gadgets.
Jesse Lyu, the founder of Rabbit, explained the urgency of the R1's launch, stating they needed to beat competitors even if it meant releasing an unready product.
The excitement surrounding AI gadgets like the Rabbit R1 diminished quickly as reviews pointed out functional inadequacies, with The Verge labeling the device as feeling 'broken'.
The future of standalone AI gadgets remains uncertain, as smartphones now offer sufficient AI capabilities, putting pressure on dedicated devices to justify their existence.
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