#21 – Beyond the Phone – The New Devices Trying to Kill the Smartphone

The smartphone has been the undisputed center of our digital lives for over 15 years. We stare at glowing rectangles for hours a day, but the biggest players in tech are betting billions that this era is finally coming to an end. So, what comes next?

In this episode, we dive into the wild and experimental world of „post-smartphone“ hardware. From AI-powered pins and minimalist voice assistants to next-generation smart glasses, companies are desperately trying to build the next major computing platform. We explore the massive successes, the hilarious failures, and the ambitious gadgets trying to completely change how we interact with the digital world.

In this episode, we break down:

• The rise (and stumble) of early AI hardware, like the Humane AI Pin and the Rabbit r1.

• Why smart glasses are quietly becoming the most practical and successful post-smartphone wearable.

• The critical shift from „screen-first“ apps to „voice-and-context-first“ AI assistants.

• The ultimate question: Will we ever truly ditch the phones in our pockets, or are these new devices just expensive accessories?

If you are curious about what your daily tech setup will look like in the next five years, this episode is your glimpse into the future of hardware.