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The problem with the Humane AI pin.. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #humane

April 30, 2024 / 00:55

This episode discusses the limitations of a new virtual assistant device, its unique features, and the challenges of integration with smartphones.

The conversation highlights a specific device that includes a projector and a user interface projected onto the user's hand. The speaker expresses excitement about the potential of technology to deliver effective virtual assistants.

However, the speaker raises concerns about the device being a separate entity from smartphones, which limits its ability to access personal data. This disconnect creates friction that hinders the device's effectiveness.

TLDR

A new virtual assistant device faces integration challenges with smartphones.

Episode

0:55

00:00:00

what time is it 2:43 p.m. if you ever don't want to use audio it also has a projector built

00:00:09

in which is impossible for me to show you from this angle but I basically just hold my hand out in front of me and a

00:00:14

little UI appears on my hand which is new I've never seen that before it's really really unique I think we can

00:00:23

actually get to a point where Tech can deliver the promise of like the virtual assistant which I'm really excited about

00:00:29

yeah the problem with this one is it's a separate device from your phone it doesn't pair to your phone it's totally

00:00:37

separate and so it therefore doesn't know anything about you that your phone knows about you your phone knows a lot

00:00:45

about you and the friction required to get it to the point of it knowing about you is so great because of all the other

00:00:51

flaws that I don't think I'll ever get there m that's my problem with it

Episode Highlights

Unique Technology Experience
A new UI appears on the speaker's hand, showcasing unique technology.
“I've never seen that before, it's really unique!”
@ 00m 18s
April 30, 2024
Tech's Future Promise
The speaker expresses excitement about the potential of technology to deliver on its promises.
“I think we can actually get to a point where Tech can deliver the promise.”
@ 00m 23s
April 30, 2024
Frustration with Device Limitations
The speaker discusses the challenges of a separate device that doesn't connect to their phone.
“The friction required to get it to know about you is so great.”
@ 00m 45s
April 30, 2024

Episode Quotes

I've never seen that before, it's really unique!
The problem with the Humane AI pin.. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #humane
I think we can actually get to a point where Tech can deliver the promise.
The problem with the Humane AI pin.. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #humane
The friction required to get it to know about you is so great.
The problem with the Humane AI pin.. #waveformpodcast #mkbhd #humane

Key Moments

Unique UI00:18
Tech Promise00:23
Device Frustration00:45