After months of teasing leaks and rumours, Humane has officially launched its AI pin, and we still are yet to figure out what it is, why it was made, and whether it is even worth its unconventional price tag.
Let’s start from the top. What exactly is this AI pin?
The AI pin by Humane, is a square device that can act like a smartphone. However, it has no display, attached to your clothing via a clip which is also its battery. So, if you run out of battery, you will have to replace the clip. If you have ever used an iPod Shuffle, it’s shaped like that and has AI capabilities. Powering this device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, and also has a camera, and motion sensor, but with all of this, there is no screen.
Then how do you see the content?
Well, Humane has added in a sort of projector, that projects information on a surface that is close to it, like your palm, but it has to be held in front of the pin. You have to use your voice to control this device. There is also a touchpad that you can use for gesture controls. The camera has been added to scan objects, which is cool.
What does the Humane AI pin do?
You can use the AI pin to make calls, translate content into the language of your choice, and if needed relay the replay to the listener in the right language and in your voice. You will also get a summary of your messages, emails, etc. There are other tricks you can use, such as streaming music, but we are still waiting to get our hands on one of these to try those features out.
What about the AI part?
AI is integral to the Humane AI pin. With ChatGPT and Bing chat preloaded, you will be able to throw as many queries to it and get a response. However, there is catch. You will need to buy a subscription in order to access this feature.
Let’s talk about the subscriptions now. The Humane AI pin will be availble to order from the 16th of November for a retail price of $699. You also get two replacement clips in the bundle, all of which are rechargeable. As far as the subscription is concerned, it will cost you $24 per month, for which you will receive a phone number with unlimited data allowance and access to the AI features.
