Humane is no more. The company that launched one of the first AI-infused devices, the AI Pin, is shutting its servers at the end of the month turning the existing Pins from a device of questionable value into brainless lumps of silicon that need to (hopefully) be recycled. While the death of the AI Pin should surprise no one – the company struggled to convince consumers of its value – there’s a greater lesson here. Namely, AI is not a product.
The week when:
- Aqara Launches a Security Camera
- Nanoleaf Slashes Prices
The week when:
- Apple TV app comes to Android
- SNY to offer DTC streaming service
The Home Automation Marketplace quarterly report provides guidance on product design and product strategies. It provides item level product detail – including product attributes and average selling prices – of the home automation products currently selling at retail. Eight product categories are included: security cameras, smart entry, smart lighting, sensors, system controllers, smart power, item trackers, and kits.
The week when:
- Starz and BET+ bundle up
- Starz and YouTube TV promo
- Apple TV+ expands MLS content
The week when:
- IKEA Launches a New Apple Watch App
- Samsung Brings Ambient Sensing to Appliances
The week when:
- Killing you softly?
- Pebble 2.0?
- Dumb but fun
