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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Companies like Amazon are strategically rolling out smart devices, initially presenting them as simple smart speakers without overwhelming users with technical details.

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Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

@ Y Combinator

Artist Lauren McCarthy Will Be Your Home's Brain

09/04/17

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Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

The goal is to first get people comfortable with talking to a speaker before introducing more advanced features that could control their entire home.

Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

Unlike Google Glass, which faced huge rejection, devices like Alexa are being embraced by users, including my parents who bought multiple devices after enjoying the first one.

Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I aim to create a relationship with users that feels more attentive and caring than existing smart home devices like Alexa.

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Amazon's pivot from the failed Fire Phone to the successful Echo device illustrates the importance of adapting and focusing on what works.

Werner Vogels

11/12/18

@ Y Combinator

At Amazon, we focus on developing only those things that truly matter for our customers, avoiding the risk of engineers taking charge and building technology instead of products.

Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every interaction with software should start simple, allowing users to opt into complexity, which is crucial for creating a user-friendly experience.

Max

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

We create voice-controlled games for Alexa and Google Home, with a focus on interactive experiences that engage users.

Jony Ive

10/17/14

@ Vanity Fair

Creating a product that is complex yet intuitive, like the iPhone, means it should ideally come with no instructions, allowing users to understand it naturally.

Peter H. Diamandis Cast

05/24/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Privacy is essentially dead; people desire it, but devices like Alexa and Siri are always listening. Users often accept privacy agreements without understanding what they entail.