Alexander Lewis 
Dec 05, 2023
Sure, I've been swooning over some swanky tech features like the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button, generative AI, and ChatGPT Plus' "Make it More." But, let's talk about the flip side.
Here's the lowdown on the top 3 overrated tech features of 2023 that made me go, "Really, this is what all the fuss is about?"
Windows 11 Copilot: More promise than performance
A digital assistant like no other, they said. But in reality? Slow, often disappointing in results. Can't even whip up a good lasagna recipe from a picture. Maybe it needs a bit more time in the oven before it's ready.
Smart glasses: Not quite the genius we expected
Smart glasses are still bulky, awkward and limited in functionality, and they may not offer much value beyond novelty or niche applications. Meta AI in Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses? Sounds cool, right? Not so fast. It's like Siri's cousin, not the wizard we were promised.
Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor
So, Google hyped up the Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor, claiming it could check your coffee's temp or your baby's milk. But hold up, FDA approval for human use? Nope, doesn't have it. Looks like it's more a gimmick than a game-changer.
