In January, Rabbit, a startup company, unveiled its first device, the R1, at CES 2024. The R1 is an AI machine in a vibrant orange color, equipped with a camera, scroll wheel, and impressive demonstrations. Currently, the device is being sent out to early adopters and tech reviewers, and we have gained hands-on experience to share with you until we complete a comprehensive review. The R1 is undeniably cute, designed by Teenage Engineering, known for their design expertise in products like the Playdate and Nothing's recent phones and music gadgets. It features a retro-futuristic aesthetic with a sturdy build quality, shiny surfaces, and glass and metal accents. On the other hand, despite its beautiful design, the Humane AI Pin turned out to be subpar. However, the Rabbit R1 is a different story. Firstly, it is priced at $199, which is significantly less than the $700 AI Pin.

Moreover, the R1 does not require a monthly subscription fee like the AI Pin, making it a much better option right off the bat. It's important to note that the category of AI assistant-centric devices is relatively new, and the Rabbit R1 differs from Humane's device in terms of hardware and features. However, it's worth mentioning that the R1 is not launching with all its features just yet, as some basic tools such as alarms and calendar support are currently missing. Stay tuned for our first impressions, as a full review is on its way! — Mat Smith ​​Don't miss out on these daily reports. Subscribe here! Top stories you might have missed: - Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader - TikTok Lite removes 'addictive as cigarettes' reward-to-watch feature - The best ereaders for 2024 - JetBlue's in-flight entertainment system now includes a watch party feature - The company claims the law is unconstitutional. Despite the ongoing situation since Saturday, TikTok has not been banned yet. In response, the company announced that it will challenge the law in court, potentially postponing any sale or ban. Continue reading. Mark Zuckerberg speculates that Threads could become Meta's next billion-user app. Threads, Meta's latest social network spin-off, continues to grow. During Meta's first-quarter earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest user numbers for the app, expressing his optimism about its trajectory. Interestingly, Threads seems to outperform X (formerly Twitter), with analytics firm Apptopia revealing that Threads has more daily users than X in the United States. Continue reading. App promotions in the startup menu are now enabled by default. Microsoft This week, a new update for Windows 11 will be released, featuring ads for apps in the recommended section of the Start Menu. According to the release notes, "The Recommended section of the Start menu will show some Microsoft Store apps. " The apps will be from a "small set of curated developers. " Fortunately, if you prefer an ad-free Windows experience, you can go to Settings, select Personalization > Start, and turn off the Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more option. Continue reading.