There are plenty of home automation devices based on powerful AI systems that run in the background, but Duo is something different. Duo is a digital AI butler in a mirror. Need a recipe for a special meal? Ask Albert. Need help tying a tie? Ask Albert. Local restaurant recommendations and an Uber ride there? You guessed it, ask Albert. Where Duo really sets itself apart is the 27″ 1080p HD display with 5-point multi-touch that functions as a home command center in addition to being a perfectly good mirror. You can sync it up with everything from Spotify and your calendar to a Ring doorbell and a smart thermostat to get daily reminders, see who’s at the door and even adjust the temperature—without ever having to pull your phone out of your pocket or take it off the charger. If having a Tony Stark-esque digital butler isn’t cool enough, you can change Albert’s name, gender, accent and even the jokes it tells.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
