Apple’s HomeView Tries Face Authentication Without FaceID

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1. Techspot Center Factuality: Mostly factual US 1 hour ago
   Apple's HomeView nails the hardware, but the software needs work

   Apple's first smart display earns praise for its elegant design, vibrant display, impressive sound, and intuitive smart home controls. However, its $299 price, inconsistent Siri, and limited apps hold it back. Perhaps most intriguing is Apple's attempt at facial recognition...

2. Mobilesyrup Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA 4 hours ago
   Apple HomeView looks like a smart hub, but fills a different niche

   Apple’s HomeView is the company’s newest line of products that are sort of in competition with the likes of Google’s Nest Hub and Amazon’s Echo Hub. However, the HomeView is quite different from those other devices—it fills a specific niche that just isn’t for me, at least...

3. The Verge Leans left Factuality: High US 4 hours ago
   I reviewed the Apple HomeView, ask me anything

   Hi! I'm Jen Tuohy, The Verge's senior smart home reviewer. I've tested every smart display Amazon and Google have ever made, and for the past week I've been testing Apple's first: The $299 HomeView. I put the tabletop and wall-mounted versions through their paces, on my...

4. WIRED Leans left Factuality: High US 4 hours ago
   Apple’s HomeView Tries Face Authentication Without FaceID

   Apple’s FaceID has long provided robust authentication. But for its smart home device, HomeView, the company is betting on new “person recognition” technology that has yet to be challenged in the wild.

5. Engadget Center Factuality: High US 4 hours ago
   Apple HomeView review: A versatile smart display and Siri-powered home hub

   With its first smart display, Apple provides a lot of convenience for a variety of tasks in your home.