Rabbit R1 AI box revealed to just be an Android app - eviltoast
It sounds like the company is now blocking access from "bootleg" APKs.
  • Rabbit R1 AI box is actually an Android app in a limited $200 box, running on AOSP without Google Play.
  • Rabbit Inc. is unhappy about details of its tech stack being public, threatening action against unauthorized emulators.
  • AOSP is a logical choice for mobile hardware as it provides essential functionalities without the need for Google Play.
  • WIZARD POPE💫@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    It is to make you spend more to buy the better model. If you really want that AI you won’t mind spending a bit more

    • finkrat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      6 months ago

      I know what you’re getting at and this isn’t directed at you and I know this is why it’s done, but the capabilities of the phone don’t have any bearing on the use of the AI so why gatekeep it? It’s a dumb way to make a profit.

      • Malfeasant@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        6 months ago

        It’s a dumb way to make a profit.

        If it works, is it dumb?

        When VHS was still around, DVDs were priced higher even though they were much cheaper to produce. If people are willing to pay more, producers/distributors will charge more. Yay capitalism.

      • WIZARD POPE💫@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        6 months ago

        I know. It’s dumb as hell. Just like everything being priced at 4.99 instead of 5.00. people are just stupid and it seems to wprk out for the companies.