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.
Humane, a secretive startup founded by ex-Apple employees, is set to unveil the "AI Pin," an AI-powered wearable projector that aims to replace smartphones. Priced at $699, the device will require a $24 monthly subscription for cellular data, cloud storage, and unlimited queries of its voice assistant. The AI Pin will be powered by GPT-4 and will feature an operating system called Cosmos. It will come with magnetic clips that double as battery packs, a personic speaker, Bluetooth headphone connectivity, a Trust Light for audio/video recording, and a built-in touchpad. More details will be revealed during the official unveiling.
Humane has announced that its wearable AI projector, called the Ai Pin, will be launched later this year. The device is designed to be pinned to clothing and will function as a standalone device that replaces smartphones. It will be powered by Qualcomm's advanced Snapdragon platform. The price of the Ai Pin has not been disclosed yet.
Two former Apple executives have demonstrated a prototype of a device that has been compared to a Star Trek comm badge. The device, created by Humane, projects a virtual display on the palm of the user's hand, activated by voice input. Apple reportedly believes that some form of augmented reality device will eventually replace the iPhone, likely the long-rumored Apple Glasses. However, both devices have limitations and are unlikely to replace the flexibility of a smartphone. They may serve as interesting companion devices, but not as replacements.
