Humane's CEO, Bethany Bongiorno, describes the Ai Pin as the world's first contextual computer and is confident of its mass appeal. The device is controlled by taps, hand gestures, and voice commands, and runs on Google’s open-source Android operating system. However, some industry insiders question whether the device can become socially acceptable or withstand fashion scrutiny, viewing it more as a gadget for enthusiasts than a device set to establish a new norm for personal technology.
Key takeaways:
- Humane, a startup founded by former Apple employees, has revealed its wearable device called the Ai Pin, which can take photos, send texts, project a visual interface onto a person’s palm, and comes with a virtual assistant.
- The Ai Pin will go on sale in the US on November 16, starting at $699, with a $24 monthly fee for unlimited calling, texting, and data through T-Mobile.
- The device is controlled by taps, hand gestures, and voice commands, and uses Google's open source Android operating system. It also has a light that indicates when the microphone or camera is activated.
- Despite its innovative features, some experts question whether the Ai Pin can become socially acceptable or withstand the scrutiny of the fashion police, and whether it will help people to live more in the moment or simply provide a new way to be unhealthily obsessed with technology.