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> hype-bullshit-industrial complex I didn't get the feeling that anyone was falling for Humane's modest hype. The coverage has generally been pretty skeptical.
by browningstreet 3y ago
> hype-bullshit-industrial complex
I didn't get the feeling that anyone was falling for Humane's modest hype. The coverage has generally been pretty skeptical.
No one seemed to believe that Humane made a quantum leap over Alexa & Siri, which both suck.
EDITING since downvoters who didn't read the article may not know that "*(Investors in Humane include TIME co-chairs and owners Marc and Lynne Benioff)", hence, this hype was pretty fake
- causi 3y agoSubmitting its reception of Time's "best invention of the year" to HN is an example of someone falling for it.
- nashashmi 3y agoJohn Gruber is remarking on the irony of best invention of the year before it was released, yet turning out to be the worst product ever after it was released. Time magazine owners are investors in the device.
- jjtheblunt 3y agoDid you read the linked submission? It points out the curiosity that investors in Humane are influential in Time's decision of what to call a Best Invention of 2023.
- mikestew 3y agoI submitted it. If you think I "<fell> for it", I am left with no choice but to question your comprehension of TFA. To be clear: I think Time's awarding of this honor has already aged like a fine dog turd in summer sun. The reason it was submitted was because Gruber does a better job at snark than I do.