AI is showing up in nearly every new gadget. But what would make a device worth buying specifically for its AI?
In this special episode of The Deep View Conversations, Jason Hiner and Sabrina Ortiz take stock of 2026's AI devices and debate what would make the next generation truly useful.
The discussions starts with Google's Rambler dictation feature and Wispr Flow: is easier access AI a breakthrough, or simply better product design? Real-world experiences with Siri AI also get some air time, along with an explanation of why an assistant's usefulness depends so much on the apps, habits and personal context it can access.
The conversation also includes foldable phones, Apple's HomeView, and a growing range of smart glasses. Hands-on experiences raise questions that go beyond hardware: Which AI do you trust with your information? Will people feel comfortable around cameras on your face? And does putting a chatbot into a new object solve a problem that your phone doesn't?
Other topics covered:
• Why AI features and a true AI device are different propositions
• Proactive agents and why they are emerging as the next differentiator
• The iPhone Duo and how foldables can make managing AI agents more practical
• Meta's audio glasses and Google's Gemini-powered intelligent eyewear
• Brilliant Labs Halo, memory and a different approach to privacy
• Snap Specs, face computers and potential uses in the workplace
• What OpenAI and Jony Ive would need to deliver with a new AI device
If you're following AI hardware, deciding which features matter or wondering whether a dedicated AI device can earn a place in your life, this conversation deciphers the product promises with the experience of actually using them.
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