[smoldesu]

Two questions, with no obligation to answer them:

- What's the argument for using this instead of a full-fat computer with ambient capabilities? (think iPhone/Siri or Android/Assistant)

- How does Humane expect the $699 price point to develop in the future? Is the intention to bring prices down, or capabilities up?

[peanuty1]

The price point is $700 plus a $24 monthly subscription.

[Someone1234]

I get that this has and needs a constant cellular connection, which ain't free, but $700 + $300~/year is going to make this niche.

For comparison, my main smartphone is cheaper by both measures. You can go buy an iPhone 13 ($600) and hook it up to T-Mobile's Connect plans for $180/year ($15/month, 3.5 GB/month unlimited talk/text).

This frames itself as a smartphone replacement, but realistically it is a rich person's toy.