Another Brick in the Data Wall
Smartwatches, and related apps, leak data to third parties. Have we willingly chosen to wear the consumer equivalent of an ankle monitor?
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Wild at Heart with Wearables
A consumer's age has a significant impact on what drives the smartwatch purchase and it's not just about fitness and exercise.
New Connected Intelligence Website
Welcome to the new Connected Intelligence website that better reflects how our services, and the tech world, have evolved over time.
AI is not a product
Humane is no more. The company that launched one of the first AI-infused devices, the AI Pin, is shutting its servers at the end of the month turning the existing Pins from a device of questionable value into brainless lumps of silicon that need to (hopefully) be recycled. While the death of the AI Pin should surprise no one – the company struggled to convince consumers of its value – there’s a greater lesson here. Namely, AI is not a product.
Big pipe, happy life?
Internet marketing is almost always about speed, convincing us that bigger pipes lead to a happier life. But do I need Gigabit speeds to my home? Let’s find out.
AI to Rule the World?
The "new" world of Artificial Intelligence seems to be following a similar path to previous iterations of smart technology: a hardware versus software/cloud focus.
The Rise and Fall of Mobile Empires
It is ten years since Nokia – at least for mobile phones – ceased to exist. There are lessons to be learned as we enter a new period of potential change with the emergence of AI.
In search of truly smart devices
The underlying concept of Humane's AI Pin was absolutely spot on: an increased reliance on AI to provide a device that is far less focused on a screen.
Accessible AI: Don’t Fear the Sequel
Artificial intelligence has entered the scene with gusto...
Differentiation, innovation and patience
The smartphone has become boring, but sometimes old phone innovations can get a new lease of life in other technologies. Cue the Fitbit Ace LTE...