– Jolla has launched its privacy-focused AI device, the Jolla Mind2, with preorders starting in Europe and global preorders opening in June.
– The device will cost €699 and feature AI agents for various use cases such as email triage and a contacts repository, with on-board RAM and storage exceeding initial plans.
– The company aims for on-device processing for user data security, with plans to ship the first few hundred units to early adopters in Europe this fall and is working on improving performance and security features.
Jolla has officially unveiled the personal server-based AI assistant, Jolla Mind2, which focuses on privacy. Preorders for the device have started in Europe with plans to ship later this year globally. The startup is cautious about overpromising and under delivering, aiming to avoid the mistakes of other consumer-focused AI devices with poor user experiences.
The Jolla Mind2 is priced at €699 and includes 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Users will also need to pay a monthly subscription starting at €9.99. The device houses AI agents for various productivity-focused tasks with the promise of on-device processing for privacy. There are plans to have a limited release to early adopters this fall before a wider release.
The device will feature a chatbot-style interface for interaction and focus on providing a peaceful digital working environment. Jolla sees potential for licensing the AI component of the product to other businesses, such as telcos. The goal is to mature the software first before discussing distribution partnerships after the summer. With a strong emphasis on privacy and personalized AI capabilities, Jolla hopes to make a breakthrough in the AI device market.