Razer is facing scrutiny from the FTC over masks it produced and sold during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a hefty cost of around $1.1 million and negative publicity.
It’s rather unexpected to associate Razer, known for gaming keyboards and mice, with masks. Many of us are more familiar with their gaming peripherals, like the Razer mouse I currently use at work. However, the subpar quality of their masks has put them in hot water.
The issue of not properly testing and verifying their supposed N95 masks has brought legal trouble to Razer, prompting us to ponder on a broader trend. With glitchy electric cars, AI devices with flaws, and masks that fall short of expectations, it seems we might be in an era of imperfect hardware.
This raises the question of whether the rapid development strategies seen in software, like MVPs and quick iterations, are being misapplied to hardware. While Razer’s gaming equipment remains reliable, their foray into the mask market may be a decision they now regret. Let’s dive in and explore this theme further!
