If you’ve been eagerly waiting for Humane’s AI Pin, the wearable computer that lets you interact with AI services without a screen, you’ll be happy to know that the device will start shipping in March 2024. That’s according to a post on X by the company on Friday.
The AI Pin is a small device that you can clip on your clothes or accessories. It uses a combination of voice, gesture, and touch inputs to let you access various AI services, such as search, translation, navigation, and more. The device also has a projection system that can display information and interfaces on your hand, so you don’t have to look at a screen.
The company also revealed some details about the shipping process for the AI Pin. According to the post, those who placed priority orders will get their devices first, as a token of appreciation for their early support. The rest of the orders will be shipped in the order they were received, based on the date of purchase.
The AI Pin was first unveiled in November, in a video that showed some of its features and capabilities. However, the video also showed a glaring error in one of the AI-powered responses, which raised some questions about the device’s reliability. The device is not cheap, either. The AI Pin costs $699, and requires a $24 per month subscription to use cellular data and get a phone number.
Humane is a new company founded by former Apple employees, who left the tech giant in 2017 to pursue their vision of creating a more humane technology. The company has raised over $100 million in funding from investors such as Sam Altman, Marc Benioff, and Lachlan Murdoch.