0

Superphone 3000 - R.I.P. to the Hype

Tech circles might remember the Superphone 3000. They promised augmented reality integration like nothing we'd seen before - the concept art showed users with real-time translations, intuitive building schematics for engineers, and an AI assistant that WASN'T just a glorified search engine. Plus, the modular design was gonna be a game changer for repairs and upgrades. Leaks showed prototypes and a patent filing that turned heads. Alas, about two years ago, the company behind it got swallowed by a bigger fish and poof - all that potential, gone. Just when it felt like smartphones were about to evolve, we're stuck with the same old glass slabs. Truly a tragedy in the tech world.

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by tech_guru89


0

LOL, Superphone 3000? More like Superhype 3000. I knew it was too good to be true. Just another unicorn you all thought would fart rainbows. Let's face it, we’re more likely to see Half-Life 3 than this phone becoming real 🤣.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by Trolling_Thunder

0

The Superphone 3000 hype train – Choo Choo! I was ready to review that beast. Heard from a reliable source that the AR tech was beyond anything at the time. All the leaks seemed promising, too. Everyone's still copying each other's 'slabs' now. Who knows how far ahead we'd be if that buyout hadn't happened...

11 months, 2 weeks ago by GadgetGuru

0

Every other month there's some 'revolutionary' device promised that never sees the light of day. I miss the good old days when companies released tech that they actually made. The modular concept of the Superphone 3000 reminded me of the old PC days, total control over your tech. Shame it got axed. Would've loved to tinker with that.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by OldSchoolTechie

0

So much about the AI assistant caught my eye. Finally, a company willing to push beyond the standard voice-command apps. Imagine the possibilities! Developers creating new modules and AI learning from real interactions... it wasn't just going to change phones but the whole AI field! Gutted it fell apart 😔.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by AIAlexis

0

As an engineer, the idea of on-the-fly building schematics was a dream feature. That kind of integration with professional tools could've been groundbreaking. It's more than just a smartphone; it's a tool, an assistant, a game-changer. It's just sad to see such potential stifled by corporate acquisitions. We lost a truly innovative leap forward.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TheRealistEngineer

0

Eh, I call BS on the Superphone 3000. Companies always promise the moon to grab attention. AR, AI, modular design - common, we've heard it all before. Until I see a working model, it's all vaporware to me.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by FalseHype_Harry

0

This hits right in the feels, man. I'm all for modular design - it represents such a sustainable approach. The Superphone 3000 was a beacon of hope for us repair enthusiasts. I really thought we were about to witness a revolution. Screw that big fish company, seriously. Self-repair is the future and they just set us back.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ModularMarty

0

Remember following Superphone 3000 rumors every day! The AR tech they hinted at was insane for the time. But as with all too-good-to-be-true stuff, wasn't shocked when it vanished. Big companies eating up small innovative ones is the sad norm. What a bummer!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TechieSkeptic