Humane is an AI startup that was founded by Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. Both founders have previously been employees of Apple. This startup is also supported by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Humane’s AI pin was announced in July 2023 and was available for preorder in November 2023. Now the company has decided that it is going to start shipping the wearable device in March 2024.

The company posted on social media platform X, “We are thrilled to announce that Ai Pin will start shipping in March 2024.” The company also said, “All of us here at Humane can’t wait for you to experience your Ai Pin, the world’s first wearable computer powered by AI.”We’re incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm and support, especially from our earliest supporters.”

Features of Humane’s AI Pin

Humane’s AI pin is a wearable device that you can magnetically attach to your clothes, handbags, or anything else. It comes with a battery booster, which is magnetically attached to the AI pin and powers the battery all day. The device doesn’t come with any display; rather, it provides a laser-ink projector, which is a monochromatic projector that you can use to project information on a surface or on your hand. The AI pin consists of its own esim and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It also consists of an ultrawide-angle camera along with various sensors such as a motion sensor, a depth sensor, etc.

How to Use the Wearable Device

In this AI pin, you cannot touch the display; rather, you have to make hand gestures in order to interact with the pin. Users can also interact with the device by talking with it. Moreover, you can interact by touching it. The device is integrated with an AI that works just like ChatGPT. It allows users to do various tasks like calling someone, sending messages, searching for information, checking time, checking weather, translating languages, and much more. Humane has also shared a video clip that explains how the pin works.

Pricing and Colors of Humane’s AI Pin

Humane’s AI pin is still available for preorder on their website. The pricing of the device starts at $699 with a $24 monthly subscription for cellular data and a mobile number. The device comes in three color variants: eclipse (black), lunar (white with silver edges), and equinox (black with silver edges). The eclipse (black) is available for $699; the lunar (white with silver edges) and equinox (black with silver edges) are both available at a price point of $799.