Lately, I’ve become increasingly obsessed with how my desk looks. This obsession didn’t develop naturally and was much inspired by The Verge’s “What’s on your desk” series. Observing various journalists’ workspaces, I realized that a desk essentially reflects your personality, which is precisely why I want to fill my space with things that inspire productivity and creativity. This is where Quake comes into the picture.
Currently a subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Quake is an AI-powered device that combines a macro pad, a dock, and a secondary screen into a single unit, basically an amalgamation of gadgets that I would like to have on my desk every day.
“The desktop AI copilot,” as the company refers to it, launched on Kickstarter this week and has swiftly surpassed its funding goal within hours. The makers describe the gadget as “the world’s first AI-first desktop terminal that unifies AI meetings, instant answers, shortcut control, and visual interaction into one always-on screen.” To break this down, Quake functions as an intelligent desktop companion that goes far beyond being a decorative gadget.
Unlike the emotionally responsive OBBOTO Glowbot that lights up with pixelated emojis, the Quake focuses squarely on productivity through artificial intelligence integration. This device addresses the fundamental challenge of modern work: managing multiple applications, virtual meetings, and desktop workflows without losing focus.
The Quake features an ultra-wide interactive touchscreen display that becomes your command center for desktop control and AI assistance. The device records and transcribes meetings across 17 languages, automatically generating structured summaries from 10 customizable templates when conversations conclude. For someone like me who is hopping from one meeting to another, this eliminates the tedious task of manual note-taking and allows me to focus more on the discussion part.
From a design perspective, Quake’s rectangular shape reminds me of the modular UltraBar X command center, which snaps together magnetically. What truly sets Quake apart, however, is its focus on AI-powered meeting summaries and desktop control, rather than merely functioning as a hub for your PC and smart home devices.
Another USP of the device is its voice-first design. Users simply hold the side knob and speak to the AI, which creates custom shortcuts for frequently used software like Photoshop and Office applications. “Quake uses AI with voice prompts to generate application shortcuts for tools like Photoshop and other graphic design software. This is a core part of our design to enable flexible and expandable shortcut support across applications,” the company states. The voice control also works for creative tasks, letting users generate AI wallpapers and custom emojis to personalize their workspace.
From a connectivity standpoint, Quake is powered via a USB-C cable (5V/2A), with an average power consumption of 3–5W. Connections to the PC are made using a USB cable and an HDMI display output cable. Additionally, the device integrates deeply with various platforms, offering specialized controls for Discord, OBS Studio, and smart home systems through Home Assistant API integration. The Early Super Bird price of $249 is already sold out, but the campaign still offers Early Bird deals at $279, which is significantly below the expected retail price of $359.
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