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@evanlaclark I have similar concerns, but what it comes down to is focus and their ability to solve a pain for people to pay for it. Apple as a platform provider doesn't have the same level of interest to provide this out of the box. However, I do wonder how this would have performed as an app that's always on and the physical device being a dock instead.

@tarungangwani @evanlaclark The real question is does it even need a "physical device"? I understand if you wake up in the middle of the night and want to check the time but I would argue that the upcoming generation doesn't consider a clock in their bedroom as necessary. Once this type of software and rolls out in phones an AI assistant should handle this. But for this moment in time I think this is an awesome offering that will show definite value as long as it follows it's timeline on Kickstarter! :)

@as_austin @tarungangwani @evanlaclark Arguably, the Amazon Echo fell into the same exact space that you are arguing against, it had no "new" features over Siri, and was a bit of hardware. Yes agreeably I would have one unified "intelligence" that would follow me on my smart phones and on plugged-in home devices, giving me ultimate flexibility. That said, what is better about this product, IMO, is that they have an interest in being proactive and "push"ing us information, not just waiting for a query. Can't wait til AI assistants are my primary form of interruption.

@timothy_joh completely agree on the one unified "intelligence" (developed in whatever ecosystem you choose) that gives flexibility and push's information. I think AI being proactive is huge but it must learn when to and when not to be proactive besides giving me information that matters. Throw this into an app and it's bedside monitor plus the unified voice would be amazing.

@evanlaclark lol agreed. Another product for rich people who aren't motivated enough to get out of bed. Weird problem to want to spend so much time on.

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