Apple HomeView (apple.com)

Article summary

Apple has announced the Apple HomeView, a device that connects, entertains, and informs the whole home. It features Siri AI, multi-user recognition, and a smart home dashboard. The device is available for pre-order and will be released on November 13. It is not available for sale in the European Union due to the unavailability of Siri AI in the EU.

Main themes

• Apple HomeView
• Siri AI
• Smart Home
• EU Regulations
• Surveillance
• Tech Innovation

What commenters say

• The Apple HomeView is seen as another surveillance device that raises concerns about privacy.
• Some commenters believe that the device is not necessary and that existing devices such as iPhones and iPads can serve the same purpose.
• Others argue that the device is useful for smart home management and that the EU's regulations are overly restrictive.
• There is disagreement over whether the EU's rules are 'silly' or necessary to protect consumer privacy and promote competition.
• Some think that Apple is using the EU's regulations as an excuse to not release the device in the EU, while others believe that the device is genuinely not viable without Siri AI.
• The device's usefulness without Siri AI is also a topic of debate, with some arguing that it can still be a useful smart home dashboard without AI capabilities.
• The EU's rules on AI assistants and access to hardware and software capabilities are seen as a major obstacle to the device's release in the EU.