You're starting too far down the line.

Most products and services nowadays are gimmicks.

The real question is why can't we get a simple good product and not inequitable take-it-or-leave it bullshit with delusional prices, regardless of where.

I mean when it comes to price it's because the US banned chinese car companies. If BYD was allowed to sell here it would destroy these overpriced domestic manufacturers. They're still annoyingly "smart" but they're atleast not expensive as all hell.