CNET's Scott Stein reviewed the $699 device in April 2024, describing it as intriguing but flawed. He noted that while the pin offered interesting features like language translation and object identification, it was cumbersome to use, lacked phone connectivity, and had issues with overheating and voice activation. Stein highlighted its difficulties in accurately identifying objects, as demonstrated when it confused a can of sparkling water with a movie title.
Key takeaways:
- Humane AI Pin will be discontinued after the company was acquired by HP Inc, with functionality ending on February 28, 2025.
- After February 28, 2025, the AI Pin will no longer connect to Humane's servers, and all consumer data will be deleted.
- CNET's Scott Stein reviewed the device, noting it was difficult to use, lacked phone connectivity, and overheated quickly.
- The AI Pin had features like language translation and object identification, but struggled with voice activation and accuracy.