Silicon Valley's Ambitious Bet on the Post-Smartphone Era with Humane's AI Pin
Staff ReporterThe moving, innovative thinking of a start-up named Humane is situated in a former horse stable in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
Only a few weeks after its launch, employees, equipped with tiny, flickering devices called the AI Pin, are participating in the company's ambitious project.
According to Business News, the result of five years, $240 million in investment, and twenty-five patents, the AI Pin has created a lot of excitement and is being supported by collaborations with major tech companies, such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and OpenAI.
Humane's grand goal is to liberate everyone from the shackles of smartphone addiction, ironically, by using more technology to do so.
Founded by Imran Chaudhry and Bethany Bongiorno, a husband and wife pair who were both once employed by Apple, the idea challenges the ubiquity of their previous company, Apple, established.
Beyond mere aesthetics, the AI Pin has great features allowing users to capture photos, send texts, project a visual interface onto their palm using a laser, and employ a virtual assistant on par with ChatGPT.
Positioned as a remedy to smartphone dependency, the Ai Pin is set to hit the US market on November 16, starting at $699, accompanied by a $24 monthly subscription for unlimited calling, texting, and data via T-Mobile.
According to Wired, Humane, known for its reveal at the TED conference and Paris Fashion Week, is now divulging additional details about the pin's software and the intricate process by which a built-in laser transforms the user's hand into a functional screen.
Anticipated orders will commence shipping in early 2024, marking a new era in wearable technology.
The pin represents the forefront of a wave of upcoming wearable devices set to debut in the months and years ahead.
These devices will run around AI services like ChatGPT, which currently boasts a user base exceeding 100 million people weekly.
Notably, renowned Apple designer Jony Ive is among the contenders in this emerging field.
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Humane's AI Pin is a remarkable wearable device that surpasses expectations with its integrated speaker and camera. It also has a flashing light indicator to ensure device transparency.
Double-tapping the pin will automatically take pictures or videos accessible on the Humane's website.
According to the shared article in CNBC, the device's adaptability is evident in its ability to translate conversations between Spanish and English in real-time. Its distinct feature is that it relies on cloud-based AI services instead of applications that need downloading, and well-known companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI have contributed to its repertory.
Users can call upon the AI assistant to perform various tasks, including playing music from well-known science fiction movies, getting information, or accessing individualized health data.
Through the AI Pin, music lovers can access an endless array of musical options with a Tidal subscription.
Beyond that, Humane's sophisticated assistant can effectively condense daily schedules, messages sent, and health data, providing users with a complete experience right in their hands.
The AI Pin promises a new era of seamless functionality and connectivity, marking a fundamental change in wearable technology.
This device should be a significant game changer in the technology world.
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