Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit? We chat with CEO David Lee about Nex's popular Kinect-like system. Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vision AI processing, to track your movement for interactive games. Think of it like a simplified version of Microsoft's Kinect (RIP), with a bit of the local multiplayer we see from the original Wii. In this bonus episode, we chat with David Lee, Nex's CEO and co-founder, about how he went from building a basketball tracking app to one of the most intriguing gaming console alternatives on the market. (The Nex Playground even managed to outsell Xbox in November !) Nex Playground(Nex) Subscribe! Topics What led to the development of the Nex Playground? - 2:04 Who helped design and build the console? - 8:36 Questions about the Nex PlayPass subscription and other ways to get new games - 13:23 How did Nex convince major brands to build for Nex Playground? - 19:10 Credits Host: Devindra Hardawar Guest: David Lee, CEO and co-founder of Nex Producer: Devindra Hardawar Music: Dale North If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.

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