THE HUMAN INTERFACE AT HOME
Though augmented reality glasses could be
a while off yet, it’s still possible to embrace
the human interface from the comfort of your
own home. Earlier this year, Apple shocked
the world when it announced it was
discontinuing the HomePod, after failing to
compete with the likes of Google Assistant and
Amazon Alexa. However, the launch of a new
HomePod mini; a cheaper, less expensive version
of the original device; could offer Apple the
avenue it needs to take the HomeKit ecosystem
to the next level and allow consumers to build
their own truly smart homes that listen, adapt,
and evolve based on user behavior.
HomeKit isn’t a new part of Apple’s software - it’s
been around since 2014, and a growing number
of manufacturers support the technology - but
to take advantage of it, you’ll need a HomePod.
A hub device can expand HomeKit’s abilities