Particle.news
Download on the App Store
36 ARTICLES
·
last yr.

Humane Unveils Ai Pin, a Wearable Designed to Replace Smartphones, Shipping in 2024

Humane's new wearable aims to break people's ability to 'screen addiction', make AI more personal and interactive, and promote healthier usage habits. The $699 device, which has a $24 per month subscription, allows users to access phone-like functions while remaining aware of their surroundings, projecting user interfaces onto the palm of the hand and primarily interacting via voice commands.

Overview

  • Humane, a San Francisco start-up run by former Apple staff, has unveiled a wearable AI device called the Ai Pin, designed to replace smartphones and help combat screen dependency.
  • The Ai Pin, scheduled to ship in early 2024, is fitted with a magnetic battery pack, enabling it to attach to clothing, and features a laser projector to display information onto the user's hand.
  • Powered by AI large language models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4, the Ai Pin can perform tasks such as handling calls, sending messages, translations, capturing photographs, and providing reminders.
  • A touch panel housed on the AI Pin activates a camera, microphone and other on-board features, while a 'Trust Light' indicates when recording functions are operational.
  • Retaining a smartphone-like functionality, the Ai Pin costs $699 and requires a $24 monthly subscription that covers a phone number, data coverage through T-Mobile’s network and unlimited AI queries.