AI Startup Hark Debuts 'Proactive' Hark Pro App Ahead of 2027 Hardware Launch
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Hark is using a ‘proactive’ AI app as the software beachhead years before its hardware ships — building daily habits and data moats ahead of devices. If you’re planning AI-centric hardware, treat software and agent UX as the lead product now, not an accessory to the eventual gadget.
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