When I first saw the Rabbit R1, it was more appealing than the Humane AI Pin. The R1 had an actual screen, not a dim projector, and it had a twee scrolling wheel, all wrapped up in a glossy, fiery orange-red shell. Alas, as our review explains, it doesn’t work as well as promised. It doesn’t do much and is, at launch, riddled with bugs and issues. Devindra Hardawar, who reviewed it, even took issue with the scrolling wheel. Nooooo. Engadget The main takeaway might be: If your phone can do all...
If you’re intrigued by what device might replace smartphones in the future, you’ve probably come across the Rabbit r1. It’s safe to say the Rabbit r1 has had a tumultuous start. Start-up Rabbit made headlines at CES 2024 when it caught the attention of many attendees with the pocket-sized AI marvel that is the r1. However, as users began to get their hands on the device the feedback was less than favourable, with many reviewers slating the device for seeming unfinished and accomplishing...
I finally received the rabbit r1 (the company insists on this lowercase styling) I’ve been writing about since its debut at CES in January. And I was able to tell within about 30 seconds of turning it on that it was shipped a couple months too soon — but honestly…that’s fine? This AI gadget is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Yesterday, Adorama published a long list of supposed Canon EOS R1 specifications that provided a lot more detail on the newly-announced camera than Canon published in its development announcement. I don't believe them. [Read More]
After years of rumors, expectations, and predictions, Canon has finally announced that it is developing the Canon EOS R1. While details are scarce, Canon has shared a front-facing look at its upcoming flagship mirrorless camera, creating fertile ground for a quick-and-dirty EOS R1 versus EOS R3 comparison. [Read More]
Canon has revealed that its first flagship EOS R System camera, the Canon EOS R1, will arrive later this year. According to Canon, the EOS R1 will be marketed toward professionals looking for top-class performance, strong durability and cutting-edge technology. This includes those working in sports, news reporting, and video production. The camera will also offer improved performance when shooting both stills and video compared to the brand’s current top-of-the-line camera, the Canon...
Just yesterday, I was talking about how Apple’s new AI-powered transcription and summarization feature for voice memos on iPhone is one of the features Rabbit promised on the R1 for later this year, and that gives us one less reason to buy the device. Today, at Google I/O, the company showed off Project Astra, a multimodal AI agent designed to help you. It takes audio, pictures, and video input and is supposed to respond to your queries and follow-up questions precisely. The company claims its...
Canon published an official development announcement for the EOS R1 and while not a lot has been revealed, it is the company's first public acknowledgment of what will be its top-end camera. [Read More]
Ahead of its much-anticipated annual I/O event, Google released a teaser video on X showing off some new multimodal AI functionality that is sure to have the makers of Rabbit's R1 quaking in their boots.Also: What to expect from Google I/O 2024: Android 15, Gemini, Wear OS, and moreIn the video, the user holds up their (Android) phone's camera to the I/O stage and asks, "What do you think is happening here?" Google's AI model Gemini responds, "It looks like people are setting up for a large...
The Rabbit R1 didn't impress me when I reviewed it, but compared to Meta AI, it's not half had.
Adorama seems to know more about the EOS R1 than Canon revealed last night as it has published more detailed specifications on the upcoming flagship including sensor resolution, continuous shooting capability, AI exposure enhancement, and more. [Read More]