Is there a word to describe making a new thing (instead of old one), which should be way better, more innovative, but in the end remains same or even worse.
Example – car manufacturers are putting displays in place of dashboards, but those displays still show same two round dials for speedometer and tachometer (only difference – they are shown in screen instead physically with dials and needles).
Best Answer
A frequently used term for a feature that is incorporated into the design of something to attract attention, by appearing to make the thing significantly better, even though its actual effects on the thing's usefulness are minor, is gimmick. The term is most often used for apparent technological improvements of consumer products, that are intended to impress the potential buyers, and so increase the sales, but it can be used in other contexts as well.