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Updated · Engadget · Sep 3
Anker Unveils MindBase Home Hub With 64GB SSD and 2 Drive Bays at IFA
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Sep 3

Anker Unveils MindBase Home Hub With 64GB SSD and 2 Drive Bays at IFA

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Sep 3

Summary

  • Anker introduced MindBase at IFA as a local AI home hub that combines smart-home control, NAS storage and a built-in security system.
  • The device includes a 64GB SSD and two bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives, letting it store household data and family media while running on-device AI.
  • Paired with Anker’s Eufy cameras and sensors, MindBase is designed to evaluate events in real time and respond by changing lights, issuing voice warnings or triggering unspecified “active deterrence.”
  • The launch expands Anker’s push for locally processed home security and automation, but the company has not disclosed pricing or a release date.

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