In technology, one step ahead in an innovator, two steps ahead is a martyr.

General magic was two steps ahead.

If you want some more behind the scene stories, here is a clip of Chris MacAskill who worked with them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgbxa_JutQI

It is funny that I discovered Chris through his youtube channel 'Viva Longevity' and he very occasionally mentions some of these things about General Magic and working with Steve jobs.