Humane AI Pin Discontinued After HP Acquisition, Rendering Devices Obsolete

The $699 wearable, touted as a smartphone alternative, will lose core functionality by February 28, leaving early adopters frustrated and without refunds.

• Humane has ceased sales and support of its AI Pin following a $116 million acquisition by HP, which will integrate Humane's technology into its own AI initiatives.
• The AI Pin, initially marketed as a revolutionary smartphone alternative, faced widespread criticism for poor functionality, high costs, and limited utility.
• Core features such as AI responses and cloud-based interactions will cease on February 28, leaving the device with only minimal offline functionality like battery level checks.
• Refunds will only be available for devices purchased within the last 90 days, leaving early adopters without compensation for their now-obsolete devices.
• The AI Pin's failure highlights challenges in delivering on ambitious AI promises, with critics likening it to other infamous tech missteps.

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