Apple should look into this technology to help Siri next

If Apple wants the world to love Siri’s new AI upgrade, it’s going to need more than that Google Gemini intelligence. Siri will need a cute face.

I spent a week at the huge international technology fair known as CESand I’ve noticed a number of trends and accessories that could shape the future of Apple products — dare I say, for the better. One of those trends that I couldn’t escape is that all AI assistants now seem to come with a cool animated face. And I realized that I didn’t mind if my technology looked like it belonged in a Pixar movie.

So, in this week’s episode of Something Else, embedded above, I review products from CES that I’d like to see influence iPhone designers in Cupertino.

the Bring it to Deskmate This is a perfect example of where Apple can blend its work on robotics and AI assistants, turning your iPhone stand and screen into a personalized assistant.

There was also a small coin-sized disc called a Isaac (How could Apple ignore a name like that) It may help the Apple Watch get closer to its goals of a less prickly system for measuring blood glucose levels.

Apple is no stranger to using partnerships and acquisitions to make an evolutionary leap forward. Apple reportedly spent $200 million to buy Siri Back in 2010. Now it is estimated that Apple will pay Google the same amount 5 billion dollars Over time to improve Siri, with a customized version of Gemini AI software.

But not all developments can be purchased. A number of the products I’ve seen seem to come from trying to stay away from iPhone screens. Some wearable accessories and sensors have been marketed as a way to become more aware and less critical.

That included He clicks on the communicator As a smaller secondary phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard, you can focus on answering messages. Will Apple give customers the option to choose a simpler design for the iPhone or iPod?

I was also in awe of dreamera smart watch and bedside lamp that doesn’t use an app and gives your brain something to listen to or stream without resorting to social media. Could he Next homepod Track sleep with soft lighting and push the drive away for late night scrolling?

But if that seems too far in the future (or an unlikely return to the past), there are some great things happening right now. like Liquid fabric An art app that makes it easy for Apple TV (or other connected TVs) to display artwork or become a shared photo frame among families. But wait, Apple can add this feature in Rumored future Apple TV...just saying.

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