Rabbit R1 Rebounds After Rough Launch With Major Software Upgrade

[madmax]

The $199 Rabbit R1 handheld AI device — known for its retro design, rotating camera, and app-controlling “phone-adjacent” experience — is regaining momentum after releasing a critical performance update. New features include “Creations,” allowing users to build custom tools and simple games. The update follows early criticism, but the device is now carving out space among emerging AI companions and productivity gadgets.

[Nahid Hossen]

A good update always saves a shaky launch. R1 needed this.

[Abdul Khan]

If they keep improving, R1 might become solid.