Humane

In April this year, Humane, founded by former Apple employees, launched the first screenless wearable AI device, Ai Pin, which costs $699 (currently about RMB 5,001) and requires an additional $24 (currently about RMB 172) per month in subscription fees. The Verge cited internal sales data today, saying that from May to August this year, the number of returns on AI Pin exceeded new sales. A source with direct knowledge of sales and return data said that by June this year, about…

On June 6, Humane sent a letter to all AI Pin users, asking them to immediately stop using the charging box that comes with the device. In an email to customers, the company said that the charging box needs to be suspended because batteries provided by third parties may pose a fire safety hazard. Humane said that they have "blacklisted" the battery supplier involved and are looking for new partners. The company emphasized that the AI Pin host, magnetic expansion battery and charging base are not affected and can be used safely. In order to compensate for the inconvenience of users…

In November 2023, Humane launched its first product, the wearable AI assistant Ai Pin, with the ambition to disrupt the technology industry. Ai Pin runs on Android, uses AI models to answer user questions, and displays information on the user's palm through laser projection, aiming to "replace smartphones" to complete daily tasks through voice control. However, this product suffered a Waterloo when it first went on the market. In April 2024, Ai Pin was officially released, but users and reviewers who received the product pointed out that it had...

Humane announced that the first screenless wearable device, Ai Pin, is now available in the US market, priced from $699 (currently about RMB 5,068), and an additional $24 subscription fee is required per month (currently about RMB 174, cellular network data charges and AI model usage fees, and it cannot be used without paying the subscription fee). Foreign media The Verge (hereinafter referred to as foreign media) has already obtained this product and gave it a very low rating. They said that this is a semi-finished product and it is not recommended to spend $699…

According to recent updates from Sam Sheffer, media director of hardware startup Humane, the delivery time of the company's first product, Ai Pin, has been slightly delayed from March to mid-April. ▲ Ai Pin. Image source Humane official Humane released Ai Pin in November 2023. The device itself does not have a screen, but uses a projection display: it can project a 720p monochrome UI interface on the palm of the hand, and users can interact through voice and gestures. In addition, Ai…

Humane laid off 4% of its employees this week in a move described as a cost-cutting measure, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity. Company leadership recently told employees that the budget would be down this year, said a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity. The layoffs, which affect 10 people, come just five years after the startup launched its first device, a $699, screenless, AI-powered Pin that is billed as a smartphone replacement. Humane launched the AI Pin globally in November and began taking pre-orders…

Humane, an artificial intelligence company backed by Sam Altman, has launched a smart device called AI Pin based on ChatGPT technology. The device was launched in November last year and aims to reduce dependence on smartphones. Users only need to wear AI Pin on their clothes to perform various tasks through its AI intelligence. The AI Pin is priced at US$699 (approximately RMB 58,000) and is expected to start shipping in March 2024. Humane announced on its Twitter account…