Dot
Personal AI companion app from New Computer, shut down Oct 2025
Is Dot dead?
Yes. Dot has shut down and is no longer available.
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Dot was an iPhone app from the startup New Computer that acted as a personal AI friend and journal, remembering details about your life to give more personal answers. It was a general helper for writing, learning, planning and answering everyday questions. New Computer announced in September 2025 that it was winding down. Dot stayed online until October 5, 2025, and users could request a data export from Settings before then. The founders said their visions for the product had diverged. Former users should try another chatbot with memory. If you need something similar today, popular options include ChatGPT with memory, Pi, Claude. Lesson for users: always keep your own copies of important data when you rely on any AI service, because products can change owners or close with little notice.
What happened
New Computer announced in September 2025 that it was winding down. Dot stayed online until October 5, 2025, and users could request a data export from Settings before then. The founders said their visions for the product had diverged. Former users should try another chatbot with memory.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dot shut down?
New Computer announced in September 2025 that it was winding down. Dot stayed online until October 5, 2025, and users could request a data export from Settings before then.
What should Dot users do now?
Former users should try another chatbot with memory.
What are the best Dot alternatives?
Popular alternatives include ChatGPT with memory, Pi, Claude.
Sources
- TechCrunch (Sep 5, 2025): Dot shutting down, available until Oct 5, 2025.
- Official website: https://new.computer
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