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"Former Apple designers unveil $700 Humane AI Pin as futuristic smartphone alternative"
technology2 years ago

"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.

Humane's AI Pin: The $699 Game-Changing Projector
technology2 years ago

Humane's AI Pin: The $699 Game-Changing Projector

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.

"Star Trek-Inspired Comm Badge Competes with Apple Glasses for New iPhone"
technology3 years ago

"Star Trek-Inspired Comm Badge Competes with Apple Glasses for New iPhone"

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.