A product doesnt have to crash and burn to be a letdown.

Sometimes, simply failing to live up to the hype is enough.

As we say every year, were not mad at these productsjust disappointed.

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Sony Bravia Theater U

Neck speakers have always been a niche alternative to traditional headphones.

The idea is to wear them around your neck so those nearby cant hear what youre listening to.

The unfortunate thing about theSony Bravia Theater Uis that it sounds greatunder the right, limited conditions.

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So, whats the problem?

The light-up, touch-sensitive function row.

The biggest drawback, however, is the lack of apps that fully utilize its external sensors.

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Razer Freyja

Weve been captivated by theRazer Freyjaever since we first saw it at CES last January.

The AI-powered companion machine promised to do it all.

However, once we got one, the $200 AI assistant struggled with even the most basic tasks.

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MSI Claw

TheMSI Clawlaunched at an unfortunate time, entering a market crowded with impressive handhelds.

To make matters worse, the $800 price tag felt steep for what it offered.

Its a VR gaming chair designed to rotate in the direction your head turns.

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Meta Ray-Bans

Dont get me wrongI really enjoy wearing myMeta Ray-Bans.

Not only are they stylish, but theyre also perfect for capturing high-quality first-person videos and photos.

Plus, theyre a convenient way to listen to music or hear your messages without grabbing your phone.

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However, the big issue with the Meta Ray-Bans is the AI features, which are hit-or-miss.

They frequently provide inaccurate or irrelevant answers to your questions or requests.

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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