Humane’s Wearable, Ai Pin, Is Expected Spring 2024
Humane, a Bay Area AI company, has revealed that the highly anticipated Ai Pin’s release is delayed to mid-April from March. Head of Media, Sam Sheffer, shared this news. The first units are expected to leave the factory by the end of March, with priority access customers receiving their devices first in mid-April, followed shortly by other preorders.
What’s Happening & Why This Matters
The Ai Pin, Humane’s first product, is $699 and has generated significant excitement in the tech community due to the founders’ background at Apple and prelaunch teasers. Unveiled last November in San Francisco, the Ai Pin represents a pioneering venture into the use of generative AI in consumer hardware.
As the tech industry increasingly integrates generative AI into consumer devices, Humane’s Ai Pin is among the first to explore this new territory. This aligns with the broader trend of “AI smartphones” and other AI-first consumer devices, demonstrated by startup rabbit at CES last month.
t/f Summary: What’s Next
According to TechCrunch, Humane has raised about $230 million in funding to date, including a $100 million Series C round last year. Despite a recent 10% workforce reduction, Humane remains committed to delivering a high-quality product that meets the needs of its early adopters.