Monument launches Monument 2 privacy-centered photo storage device

GaryPageau
Monument 2

Monument announced Monument 2, the next iteration of its privacy-focused smart photo-storage device. The desktop device automatically backs up and organizes photos and videos, using new applications for iOS, Android, Mac, PC and Linux. Monument 2 is now available for pre-orders on Kickstarter with an exclusive price of $149 for user-upgradable diskless and $299 for 1TB SSD model. Monument 2 will be shipped to its backers starting from May 2021.

Monument uses a powerful processor including a built-in Neural Processing Unit, to analyze content to recognize faces, scenery and other properties locally, on-device. The device also similarity detection, USB 3.0, dual-band WiFi, built-in SD card reader, TV-out and remote access capabilities, Monument 2 brings a cloud level experience … without a cloud service plan. Monument’s features include advanced duplicate and similarity detection which groups photos for a decluttered view, the company said.

Today, Monument has more than 20,000 users and was named as one of the Top 100 startups by Wired Magazine (UK) in 2017.

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.