Vaporware Skepticism

Commenters repeatedly label the discussed product, technology, or project as vaporware, expressing doubt about its actual development or release despite hype. Discussions highlight cynicism towards announcements without tangible progress.

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Sample Comments

King-Aaron Oct 5, 2022 View on HN

Its vapourware, that's all.

riffic Jan 29, 2021 View on HN

this is what we in the cynicism business call "vaporware".

amasad Dec 11, 2016 View on HN

Nonetheless exciting vaporware.

danieltillett Sep 21, 2019 View on HN

Is this anything other than vapourware?

XCSme May 31, 2023 View on HN

Is it Vaporware[0] stuff?[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporware

jknoepfler Dec 13, 2016 View on HN

not hyping vaporware would be a start

coob Jun 26, 2019 View on HN

See "V is for Vaporware": https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20258485

AuthorizedCust Dec 6, 2020 View on HN

Vaporware still, at least for practical applications.

anexprogrammer Apr 21, 2016 View on HN

That's more vapourware than beta testing.

trevvvor Nov 23, 2013 View on HN

For those missing the point: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporware