Humane AI Pin The Humane AI Pin is a small box you wear on your lapel. It doesn’t have a screen or keyboard — you communicate with it mainly by voice, although it does have the ability to create a virtual screen on your hand with a tiny projector. Humane wants you to think of it like a personal assistant that makes calls, sends messages, takes photos and videos, and helps you manage your life. The more you use it, the more it learns. Ask questions and it can return answers, much like Google or ChatGPT.
The Humane AI Pin is housed in a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum frame that affixes to your garment with a strong magnetic grip. The water-resistant case means it’s safe to wear while exercising or doing outdoor activities. It’s the most expensive of the stand-alones here, as it’s the only one with photo and video capability, plus a monthly subscription is required to use the services.
AS FASCINATING AS THESE FRESHMAN ENTRIES TO A BRAND-NEW TECHNOLOGY ARE, THE REALITY IS THAT THEIR LAUNCHES HAVE BEEN SOMEWHAT ROCKY.
Rabbit R1 The Rabbit R1 was designed with the philosophy of providing an app-free experience. It’s configured out-of-the-box to connect with smart home and portable consumer devices and manage digital errands. The system is built on rabbits or personal AI agents that carry out various tasks; users can train their own rabbits to work with their favorite apps. You can point the camera at objects and ask for information. There’s a screen in case you need visual information, and a mic and speakers for voice recording and listening to music. Apple Enters the Ring As fascinating as these freshman entries to a brand-new technology are, the reality is that their launches have been somewhat rocky. Tech reviewers and early adopters have pointed out that, although the future possibilities of these devices and the inevitable dozens that will follow are exciting to consider, the reality of their usefulness, and even current functionality is frustratingly limited. The rollouts of each of these cutting- edge companies have been plagued by painfully slow reaction times, surprising gaps in abilities, and error-prone answers, euphemistically referred to as “hallucinations” by the AI industry. Whether any of these gadgets will actually survive their first year or two in the market is a legitimate question. However, the large-scale adoption of AI-powered tech may have finally gotten the boost it needs to become mainstream from one of the biggest players in the tech space. Apple has
Limitless Pendant If you’re in a lot of meetings, the Limitless Pendant could be the perfect personal assistant. The Pendant is an accessory designed to make video calls and in-person meetings easier to remember by recording everything you hear and using AI to transcribe conversations. AI reads the transcript and suggests action items based on what was discussed during a meeting, meaning your to- do list will be ready when you are. The Pendant can be clipped onto a shirt or worn around your neck like a necklace. You can use it without a subscription, but the Pro plan offers more storage and utility.
finally thrown its rather large hat into the ring with the announcement of iOs 18, driven by a very significant amount of new AI integration, which they have cleverly named “Apple Intelligence.” Whether this will overtake and eliminate the smaller start-ups in the space or the rising tide will raise all boats remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, though: AI is no longer a niche market just for the tech geeks among us. The revolution in
AI-driven functionality is real and it’s going to grow. It’s a great time to start learning how to make it work for you, too.
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