# Sci-Fi Computers The Ubi Computer Takes Commands Via Natural Conversation By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubi References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ubi-computer-consumer-launch/34292/) & [blog.theubi](http://blog.theubi.com/blog/?p=15) The [Ubi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-verse) computer is a peculiar and futuristic computer that doesn't use a keyboard or mouse and doesn't even have a monitor, but rather interacts with its user via [natural conversations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubi), similar to the way [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband) users might interact with Siri. The box plugs directly into a wall outlet and can be connected a home network over WiFi. It has two microphones and small stereo speakers, and figures out what you want to do from cloud-based resources. The computer was made with the intention of making human-computer interactions more seamless and natural. The Ubi computer can be purchased directly from the Unified Computer Intelligence Corporation for just $299. The computer is still in an early stage of its life cycle, with its developers set to introduce plenty of new hardware and updates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Language Interaction:** The Ubi computer's use of natural conversations to interact with users creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in voice-controlled technologies. - **Internet of Things:** The Ubi computer's ability to connect to home networks over WiFi highlights disruptive innovation possibilities in the smart home industry. - **Cloud-based Computing:** The Ubi computer's reliance on cloud-based resources to understand user commands presents disruptive innovation opportunities for cloud computing services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The Ubi computer's unique interaction method makes it a potential disruptor in the consumer electronics industry. - **Smart Home:** The Ubi computer's connectivity capabilities position it to disrupt the smart home industry by offering seamless natural language interactions. - **Cloud Computing:** The Ubi computer's reliance on cloud-based resources opens up innovative possibilities for the cloud computing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Keyboard AI PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eliteboard-g1a.md) - [Desktop AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepro-ami.md) - [Retro-Futurism Computer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tva-multifunctional-computer.md) - [Voice-First Web Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexacom.md) - [Hub-Integrated Computing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computing-keyboard.md) - [Personal AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai.md) - [Seamless Conversational AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversational-ai-1.md) - [Keyboard PC Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-eliteboard-g1a.md) - [Keyboard PC Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1999-keyboard-pc.md)