John Gruber is remarking on the irony of best invention of the year before it was released, yet turning out to be the worst product ever after it was released.

Time magazine owners are investors in the device.

I submitted it. If you think I "<fell> for it", I am left with no choice but to question your comprehension of TFA.

To be clear: I think Time's awarding of this honor has already aged like a fine dog turd in summer sun. The reason it was submitted was because Gruber does a better job at snark than I do.

Did you read the linked submission?

It points out the curiosity that investors in Humane are influential in Time's decision of what to call a Best Invention of 2023.