A small gadget should be the smartphone replacement, but has now failed crashing

The Humane Ai Pin started as a vision, which is at least not fulfilled now. (Image: Fay - Adobe Stock)

The, which should take over many functions of a smartphone in the long term and even replace it. You "control" the device similar to a voice assistant (Chatgpt 4o). As with a cell phone, the device is even optionally connected to the mobile network (included in the subscription). In the event of detailed notifications, a laser projects a display on hand.

The AI ​​PIN, which is attached to the clothing with a magnet at chest height, also has a camera that acts as an eye of the device and optionally even takes up pictures.

Now the project is considered failed.

Im Detail:

  • Like the company inan official statementcommunicated, the gadget will work normally until February 28th.
  • After that it becomes practically unusable, at least the essential functions such as calls, messages, inquiries, inquiries to the AI ​​and more are missing, that is, all cloud-based access.
  • The manufacturer recommends saving all images of the camera offline so that the photos are not lost after switching off the server.
  • There are only refunds for customers who have bought the device within the last 90 days.

After all, not all employees lose their job. HP takes over the company for $ 116 million.

The deal includes the Comosos operating system and almost 300 patents. HP builds the innovation laboratory on this basisHP IQon in which the new employees will work.

"The worst product I've ever tested"

The quote from the above heading refers to a. As of today, he reached around 8.5 million people.

The small gadget did not get away well in the international press either.

The problem: For almost $ 699 (starting price) and a subscription of $ 24 a month, it did not work as promised.

What do you think of the Humane Ai Pin? Do you know the device? Do you think a smartphone has to be replaced at all? Write us your opinion in the comments!