"Former Apple designers unveil $700 Humane AI Pin as futuristic smartphone alternative"

Former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno have launched the Humane AI Pin, a $699 wearable device designed to replace smartphones. The pin allows users to make calls, send texts, and access information through voice controls. It features a laser display that turns the palm into a mini screen, showing the time, date, or nearby information. The device does not constantly listen or record, only engaging when the user interacts with it through voice, touch, gesture, or the laser ink display. The AI Pin has a built-in speaker and camera, and users can take photos or videos by double-tapping the pin. It also offers real-time translation and access to AI services from companies like Microsoft and Google.