Hardware Podcasts

104: Pearlescent?

Thoroughly Considered · 5 Oct 2023 · 57m · Episode 104

What this episode covers

Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat discuss the launch of their new 'Pearlescent' limited edition color for the Mark 1 and Mark 3 instruments, noting that customers are buying them as matching sets. They also reflect on the successful conclusion of the Keen Kickstarter campaign and the ongoing design phase for future production. The hosts then analyze Jony Ive’s reported collaboration with OpenAI to build an 'iPhone of AI,' debating the potential form factors, the role of contextual data gathering, and the likelihood of a dedicated hardware device versus software integration.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Studio Neat, OpenAI, LoveFrom, Apple, Soft Bank
Products
Mark 1, Mark 3, Keen, Meta Ray-Ban, Humane, Tab, Vision Pro, ChatGPT
Also
Jony Ive, Sam Altman

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