# 104: Pearlescent?

- Show: [Thoroughly Considered](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered)
- Published: 2023-10-05
- Length: 57m
- Episode: 104
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent
- Listen: http://relay.fm/tc/104

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=7) Introduction and Pearlescent Limited Edition
- [3:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=211) Studio Neat Limited Editions and Design Process
- [11:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=697) Keen Kickstarter Campaign Results
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=848) Jony Ive and OpenAI Collaboration Discussion
- [22:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=1364) Future of AI Hardware and Social Acceptance
- [43:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=2591) Meta AI Glasses and Virtual Presence
- [52:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2023-10-05-104-pearlescent#t=3179) Conclusion and AI Adoption

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Studio Neat (company)
- Mark 1 (product)
- Mark 3 (product)
- Keen (product)
- Jony Ive (other)
- OpenAI (company)
- LoveFrom (company)
- Sam Altman (other)
- Meta Ray-Ban (product)
- Humane (product)
- Tab (product)
- Apple (company)
- Soft Bank (company)
- Vision Pro (product)
- ChatGPT (product)

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