Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
by Johana Bhuiyan and agency from Technology | The Guardian on (#7916Y)
New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets
Apple on Tuesday began showing off a new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops and act as a hub for other smart home devices.
The HomeView device starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month. It will feature a 7in screen and face recognition, will help users control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success. The device will also showcase Apple's AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant.
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