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One of the latest pieces AI hardware that has created much buzz in recent months is the Humane AI Pin. While the gadget made its first public debut in November, it’ll hit the shelves in March, according to Engadget. Pre-orders also began on November 16.
The company announced the news on its X account, saying, “We are thrilled to announce that Ai Pin will start shipping in March 2024.” Those who placed orders before will receive their AI Pins once the shipment begins. The delivery will be based on the date of purchase. The March 2024 timeframe for shipping AI Pin comes after the company first announced the shipment starts in early 2024.
The Humane AI Pin shipment starts in the United States. While customers in the EU are also waiting to get their hands on the AI hardware, the product launch in the continent might face setbacks due to the regulations. If Humane plans to launch the AI Pin in the EU, it should ensure the product meets GDPR rules. The GDPR is said to be the most strict privacy and security set of laws in the world.
What the Humane AI Pin is, and how it works
As AI is finding its way to almost every app and service we use, AI-driven hardware is also becoming a focus for companies. The company behind the AI Pin, Humane, is founded by former Apple designers Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. The company is also backed by Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI.
The AI Pin is an AI-powered screenless phone that can be activated through voice commands. Since it’s backed by OpenAI, it uses ChatGPT to answer questions and benefits from a new operating system dubbed Cosmos. The idea behind the AI Pin is simple: Instead of picking up your bulky phone, you can interact with the AI Pin via voice commands and ask it to perform specific tasks. Chaudhri previously described the device as “a new way of thinking, a new sense of opportunity.”
While the Humane AI Pin is priced at $699, the company requires users to buy a subscription for $24 a month to access the pin’s cellular data, which is based on T-Mobile’s network. You can now order the device through Humane’s website.