From AI Insider · James Dargan · · 1m
Apple Adds AI Talent and Smart Home Hub
Apple hires Huxe staff and launches Siri-powered HomeView smart home hub.
In brief
Apple hires Huxe staff and launches Siri-powered HomeView smart home hub. Apple agreed to hire Huxe employees and will introduce a Siri-enabled smart home hub called HomeView. Originally reported by AI Insider.
Apple hires Huxe staff
Apple agreed to make employment offers to certain Huxe employees and receive a non-exclusive license to the startup's intellectual property.
Huxe shut down
Huxe shut down on May 21 after removing its app from Apple and Google stores and halting its service.
Apple notifies EU
Apple notified the European Commission of the deal on June 9.
HomeView hub launches
Apple will introduce a Siri-powered smart home hub called HomeView with a display and A18 chip.
HomeView versions
HomeView will come in two versions: one for countertops and one for wall mounting.
Apple expands smart home
Apple's HomeView represents its most serious push into smart home after limited traction for HomeKit.
The main idea
Apple agreed to hire Huxe employees and will introduce a Siri-enabled smart home hub called HomeView.
