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Ubi is an Android-powered, voice-activated computer that plugs into a wall outlet

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By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, August 18th, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Ubi is an Android-powered, voice-activated computer that plugs into a wall outlet

There’s a new product trying to raise some cash (and awareness) at Kickstarter. Called Ubi, it’s a screen-less, Android-powered, voice-activated computer that plugs into a wall outlet. Yes this means that you talk to Ubi and it talks back to you.

The applications that are planned to ship with Ubi include voice-enabled Internet search, speakerphone , indicator light that changes based on events like weather and stock prices, home speaker system with sound piping, virtual assistant (audio calendar, feed reader, podcast etc), voice memos, alarm clock, intercom system, baby monitor, noise pollution monitor and remote control for the climate of your home (through web enabled thermostats like Nest).

Folks behind this project see Ubi as a great device for both experienced users (i.e. geeks) as well as those who have visual, hearing or mobility impairments.

Ubi will be turned into a real product if the goal of $36,000 is reached. You can secure your unit for $189 and get additional information from this page at Kickstarter…

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Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

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    No display? What’s the point?