Motion Blur Human(e)'s Encore
Feb 27, 2025
The discussion kicks off with the surprising news of HP acquiring Humane, marking a shift in tech direction. They delve into the influence of the movie 'Her' on our views of AI and the need for fresh ideas in the smartphone landscape. A deep dive into Humane's challenges reveals insights about startup pressures and innovation pitfalls. The hosts then explore the evolution of human-computer interaction, predicting a future led by gesture control and wearable tech. Finally, they ponder where tech innovation is headed beyond smartphones, emphasizing user feedback and trust.
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Computing Advancements
- Computing advancements involve more intimate human-computer interaction and improved computer-computer communication.
- Wearables face battery and processing power limitations, hindering their advancement beyond smartphones.
General Magic's Tale
- General Magic, a preeminent team, worked on smartphones before the iPhone.
- Limited by available tech, they failed, but key members like Tony Fadell joined Apple and contributed to the iPod and iPhone.
Launching New Products
- When launching new products, ensure key technologies are available and acknowledge unpredictable user behavior.
- Build a minimum viable product, get it to users, and refine based on feedback, like Apple did with the iPhone.