Rabbit R1 REAL-LIFE 24-HOUR TEST | Can AI gadgets handle a busy day?

[@aaZhan]

When this device was announced, I was super excited and the first reviews that came out looked promising. But this has got to be the best real life review/test video I've seen that puts things in perspective. I'm going to hold off on AI devices such as the R1 until it actually can do something useful. Thanks AA!

[@Anjula321]

which reviews looked promising?

[@Digital-_-Spirit]

The battery performance after the update is insane. IMHO they deserve the bad press for battery life because they knew it was an issue yet still shipped it as is.

[@andreypokesaround]

It's an absolutely underbaked device. it's stuck in a limbo of what the devs wanted it to be and what it turned out to be...

[@ricisipjr]

i think this will be great for curious kids with endless questions. it is a first generation, always on AI companion.

[@BernicePanders]

3:15 - I got a awesome stereo CD player for Xmas when I was like 13, it could play 6 CDs at once, all the way thru or shuffled, and didn't have to touch it for hours... Those were the days...

[@kingzach74]

They still exist though. Nothing stopping you from buying a new 6 disc CD changer stereo.

[@BernicePanders]

@kingzach74 Sure, they give them away free now days? Not everyone can afford that kind of stuff. I was lucky to find a Sony discman for $30 a few yrs ago, that's all I got...

[@rowanpaterson]

Looks like you have to be a prompt engineer to get the desired responses out of it. Going to need a lot more work on model tuning to understand user intention.

[@daledevernon56]

Completely pointless product as you already have a smartphone.

[@NoshikiYT]

Fr I don’t get the hype of these Ai things

[@chitrarth]

Totally agree why do they wanna make pointless dedicated hardware for ai apps

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

Not completely.

[@chitrarth]

@@Peterstarzynskitech minimally usefull

[@toututu2993]

Unfortunately we wll be living half of our whole life of ai overhype that barely change or improve anything in our life

[@defnotatroll]

Crazy that the "dumb" assistant on your phone is much better, faster and more reliable than one powered by AI

[@toututu2993]

More like server powered, since you need internet to work at all times. It doesn't even run natively on the device.

[@Daxiongmao87]

This is probably my favorite review of the R1, it felt the most honest. I think there's a lot of potential for a device like this for people who want to reduce their reliance on a smart phone, they just released it way too early. The good news is the core feature set can evolve as LLMs in general evolve, if rabbit manages to stay afloat long enough anyway. Thanks for the review.

[@XieRH1988]

Reducing your reliance on a smartphone, only to introduce another form of reliance on a new device, just means all you really achieved is adding 1 more device to the list of things you have to take care of.

[@niyibanks9881]

I don’t think it was released too early. It’s a good thing that they got it in the hands of people, that way they can be sure what people want and make a better v2. The first iPhone lacked 90% of what the current iPhone has today. I’m anticipating the R2, and let’s hope it will be a better product

[@ComedicRick]

​@niyibanks9881 the difference between this and the first iphone is that even without an app store, or 3g, or any of the features it eventually got, it already improved people's lives. It was useful and revolutionary and good at what it aimed to do straight out of the box. The updates and later hardware improved it, but that made an already viable product even better. The rabbit (and similar products) have not yet demonstrated they can do anything an early iphone couldn't do, let alone anything new.

[@Daxiongmao87]

@@niyibanks9881 there's some truth to this. It's the agile methodology that many companies are following, focusing on "MVP" and short, but many iterations and feedback loops

[@lucx]

You just shifted your reliance to another device. If you REALLY wanted to reduce smartphone dependence, you can put it down and save $200.

[@r2doucebag595]

I always enjoy seeing tests like these. I think MKBHD said it best, "Phones are just OP".

[@kingzach74]

Especially since they know us so well already. Part of what makes are phones so good is they know EXACTLY where we are rather than just our zip code. Rabbit tried to focus on privacy and while a noble endeavor, it results in less accurate results for travel and restaurant choices.

[@r2doucebag595]

@@kingzach74 I would recommend always turning your location off unless you need navigation. I don't think anyone's privacy should be given up for convenience.

[@toututu2993]

Phones aren't op. AI is just overhyped like crazy for many decades without any proven real world usefulness other than buzz word and propaganda of ai conquer the world

[@rsbrsb2016]

We all just want teach mode, I bought it to be able to teach it specific use cases and I can’t do that unless the site is one of the 4 supported ones…

[@kingzach74]

10:41 Pretty sure that's because there are often multiple versions of albums that may or may not have all the tracks of the album. There are deluxe versions of albums that might have more tracks so rather than give a wrong answer, perhaps it errs on the side of caution.

[@ciphermatrix]

This has been the best review so far. It seems like it might get there, but will it be overtaken by the big tech companies before it is a retail-ready device?

[@BYOUN890418]

This device is really good and perfect for kid. My daughter loves it so so much.

[@dftfire]

You could do with a remote Bluetooth mic when recording. I could barely hear what the Rabbit was saying most of this video! 😂

[@Stewart-s2o]

Seriously wtf just mic the device

[@tonyh2596]

The at home example after the winded record shop story, literally 💀

[@metanulski]

Why does the Rabbit shows 19.22 while the bill is 12:72?

[@stateportSound_wav]

wow, throwback to the best The Killers album in my opinion!

[@kingzach74]

11:39 the lighting in the picture its looking at clearly has a blue haze to it so...

[@srenrafaelsen9698]

I look forward to when my device will arrive. I rever it as a toy and fun gadget, as any of the current LAM are useless to me. I just wish, from what I've seen, that whenever you show it something using the camera, that it would show the snapshot of what it sees rather than keep the camera going...

[@boonkiathan]

i think we are at a battle between a dedicated device that directs and expects you to adhere to a mode of usage, working together with its developer to address all the gaps over many months vs expecting somebody to release an app (good luck getting anyone to pay for it) to be able to overcome the difficulties of the app store, staying within the limits of the way we use our mobile phones currently just to gain some credibility with reviewers

[@kingzach74]

14:29 Why does everyone think the R1 wants to replace your phone? The CEO even said multiple times in the keynote that it is supposed to be a companion to your phone not a replacement.

[@marcelosoares7148]

Probably because you hold this like if it were a phone. Carrying 2 devices while the other one (your phone) does so much more is kinda hard to justify over a wearable (which is seen as a real phone companion), for example.

[@BernicePanders]

Or a Pixel 6 or a Samsung S23 FE for $50 more, for literally EVERYTHING the R1 can do & craploads more... 🤔

[@NanasTarotOracles13]

I expect an interesting learning experience for all of us, including the Rabbits! It might be simple and fallible enough to be less intimidating for those of us who are techno toddlers to begin with, and want to learn and develop greater understanding from a more basic starting point. Playskool for adults!

[@shallnotbenamed814]

Guy's phone is iPhone 1:30 and claims to be Android Authority 💀

[@shallnotbenamed814]

@Oldasianguy It would be fine if he works for Google and uses Apple devices. It is more like he works for Honda enthusiasts club and drives a Camry. AA is meant to be for Android enthusiasts. Anyway he reviewed R1 here, and maybe he just write news in AA. But definitely not going to take him seriously if he reviewed any Android ecosystem product.

[@cyc00000]

These are amazing. Who needs an app when you have hardware. It has all of the worlds ai knowledge installed on it and you can control it with a wheel thingy.

[@MattisProbably]

I just don't understand what this is really for... Am I supposed to run around with this thing, point it at stuff and ask it "What is that?" all day long? Everything you have shown in this video my phone can do. Usually way better. With a big screen to watch videos and a 2 day battery. And pretty decent camera. I could go on...

[@jaromchao1997]

Let me see if this thing is worth anything.

[@sercan272727]

Nope. None

[@toututu2993]

Is worth it if you feel like wasting $200 on something that you better off pay that amount elsewhere

[@newfnshow031]

also sugar loaded coffee is terrible for you just so u know since I are so into working out

[@jungervin8765]

But bro, ordering food took you so much time, so whats the point even if this electronic waste can do it sometimes correctly? How is it mixed feelings? It is borderline useless.

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

Google will probably do a product like this and have gememi on it.

[@DirtyPlumbus]

Like it or not this is the business model of the future unless we stop buying it. *NEVER BUY THE HYPE*

[@Digital-_-Spirit]

If Apple gets their 💩 together with Siri at WWDC, I can see the Apple Watch easily becoming the AI companion device that this, and the Humane AI Pin, are trying to be.

[@wilko4085]

I bought one purely because i like the design and intend to root it with android.

[@OhYaSure]

All this work you did and you didn’t put a mic on the device. What an oversight…

[@bigv1]

Another reviewer who knows nothing about AI and how to use it and yes it can be an App but what company makes money on apps without ads and making it an app it will lose its main vision feature as no 3rd party app on android or IOS can use the camera the way rabbit R1 uses the camera !!!

[@khalilboss2855]

Honestly, this thing is useless. You already have chatgpt, google lens, google assistant and others in your phones. Additionally, having another device (which obviously should be an app) in your pocket is annoying

[@RuboStars]

Is this how US people live? Having breakfast from a cafe and eating their lunch from a takeaway? Do they not have kitchens where to cook, or was this just to put the R1 to the test? lol

[@vikram5491]

What can this do that a phone cannot? How do people blindly make such products when it's common sense it's of no use

[@chrisyoung6728]

Category: Technological Skepticism For $1000: Answer: "This person said, 'There is nothing revolutionary or disruptive about any of the technologies. Touch interface, movement sensors, accelerometer, morphing, gesture recognition, 2-megapixel camera, built in MP3 player, WiFi, Bluetooth, are already available in products from leaders in the mobile industry - Motorola, Nokia and Samsung. So, what appears to be the initial pricing at $499 and $599 with a minimum 2 year service agreement seems a stretch.'" Question: "What did Motorola's then CTO, Padmasree Warrior, say in 2007 about the iPhone?"

[@PeterArnold1969]

Ryan, I agree with your conclusion. This is a little orange piece of rubbish at the moment, in my opinion. It's clearly still in Alpha, does everything that your current smartphone does and more, and should never have been released as it is.

[@TVCHLORD]

Garbage device that shouldn’t exist, they need to release the app on the play store and discontinue this device

[@aaronlane8276]

$200 and it doesn’t even have a charger inside the box.

[@invisiblekid99]

Wait what?! This POS thing’s Bluetooth headphone output is MONO?!!!!! OMFG. It’s a fun toy that you should get with a claw game or win at the fair. The long winded answers you can stop just the most inane basic crappy AI. Plus it’s literally an app, leaked and you can put on tour phone, if your total knobhead.

[@jschudel777]

This product is a money grab scam and not intended to go anywhere.

[@Treadback]

its not supposed to know where you are foolio, it was shown off with privacy in mind remember. i don't want it to know my location unless i tell it. i use it for research purposes, going down rabbit holes with the rabbit r1 is great. it told me the truth about human rights violations all over the world. its very handy. i cant wait for teach mode. that's about my only beef with the company they should've launched it as shown.

[@nico-wj1mh]

glad this thing blows

[@AAAA-j5u8s]

You can do ALL that with a smartphone, why pay 200 USD to carry another piece of crap in your hand? Are you telling me you can't use Google images to tell you about a product or where to find a Chinese restaurant? Get real, it's a failed product.

[@gregorylyons3025]

Kurt cobain. Teemu version

[@Diddy20022]

This is completely useless, especially now with the introduction of Chat GPT 4o and Google Gemini live which can do the exact same thing as the rabbit.

[@kikoplays44]

"Android Authority" *uses iPhone*

[@aljosacebokli]

But, but, but.... It's AI!!!! Buy rushed crap now!!!

[@SatyaKisku-qn7jw]

😅

[@albatross7]

Why are you so afraid lol

[@KR-sh6rm]

Useless garbage. Hey Google on my Android does more and is accurate the first time.

[@racerdom32]

So basically it sucks

[@baandoptager]

I have it. Been using it for 4 days. It pushes you to be creative (and away from your phone) which is one of the reasons i enjoy using it. It is silly sometimes, but not more than the un-updated-for-a-decade file browser on MacOS and people still use that no complaints.

[@XieRH1988]

@@baandoptager The file browser on MacOS doesn't require you to buy a standalone device just to use it. If Apple made a device that served no purpose other than to run a file browser app, I guarantee you people would 100% complain and there would be remarks about how such a file browser should just be an app on iPhone or macOS.

[@dontgivetwothwips3615]

“Silly” is an adjective I haven’t seen used in the discourse until now. It’s a fun word, so I’ll allow it.

[@newfnshow031]

just what we need to spend more money on bullshit. The pixel buds sound very bad and also u shouldn't be eating out of you are worried about your health

[@steeleforce13]

What is up with all this hate? The fact most of you so stuck on "oh it should be an app" trend..people follow everything besides being indepedent themselves. Regardless, the main function of rabbit "teach mode" cannot be done through todays smart phone. Maybe a cpu with mods and such, but a phone itself still has various limitations. Direct me to a source with someone using their teach mode software on a smartphone exactly one to one. I will wait....idiots.

[@BeanCountersOfBengaluru]

What are yapping about, 'teach mode' isn't even available yet. Also, teach mode is supposed to be on the cloud, the device doesn't matter.

[@Baxter4kUHD]

"Show me a smartphone with Teach mode" well show me your rabbit with teach mode, oh wait isn't available yet and may never be lol

[@steeleforce13]

@@Baxter4kUHD sounds like a bot response...you people really need to walk outside for once. You'll cry over EVERYTHING...not one thing satisfied with. Especially on movies, games and technology. This is far from having an individual opinion...no it's becoming a worthless pattern. So please..just go outside let the people who care about stuff speak. Your taking up my wpm ratio...

[@steeleforce13]

@@BeanCountersOfBengaluru ignorance....

[@BeanCountersOfBengaluru]

@@steeleforce13 Oh, that explains everything!

[@d1music_]

who is this for?... we got smartphones....with AI....

[@modrell86]

It's for me.