{
  "id": 19664667,
  "title": "Hands-on: The Apple HomeView is gorgeous, costs $299, and has no App Store",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/hands-on-the-apple-homeview-is-gorgeous-costs-299-and-has-no-app-store",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-homeview-smart-display-hands-on-first-impressions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, the Apple HomeView smart display began arriving at homes and Apple Stores across the globe. This stunning little device is set to become a familiar sight in households around the world. Having tested the HomeView prior to its launch, I can confidently recommend it to homeowners, parents, and anyone in search of festive gift ideas. Upon seeing the HomeView in person, I had a strong belief that Apple would sell a million units. After integrating it into my own home, my confidence in that prediction has only grown.\n\nThe HomeView is priced at $299, which is $10 less than its Amazon listing of $289.99. For those interested in purchasing, it is available both as a standalone device and wall-mounted option, both priced at $299. The Apple HomeView smart display is now available for purchase at Amazon.",
  "summary": "The Apple HomeView is a new smart display that uses facial recognition and Siri AI to give custom experiences to the entire family.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
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        "published": "2026-11-12T14:00:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple HomeView review: An adorable smart display that earns its place",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/apple-homeview-review-an-adorable-smart-display-that-earns-its-place",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Apple HomeView review: fast home controls, helpful Siri AI, gorgeous customizable faces, great sound for its size, but Siri can be slow and pricey wall mount (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/apple-homeview-review-fast-home-controls-helpful-siri-ai-gorgeous",
        "published": "2026-11-12T14:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}