The Rabbit R1’s first software update addresses its dismal battery life

With a dead battery, this is just a nice-looking paperweight.| Image: David Pierce / The Verge Just a week after its initial launch, the Rabbit R1’s first software update is here — and not a moment too soon. Right on top of the list of improvements in the OTA update is “up to 5x” improved idle battery performance, addressing a major pain point for early R1 adopters. It’s also great news for me, specifically, because my R1 is constantly out of power.
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