There is a new category in wearable technology called AI Pins. These are innovative wearable devices that feature a camera and a projector and can be worn as a chest pin or an accessory. These devices, like theabout the Humane AI Pin, said,"I wouldn't pay $700 for this pin — let alone the $24-a-month subscription required to use its data services, including its T-Mobile cellular plan.
While I am not opposed to the concept of a wearable AI product, I am not convinced that a wearable AI pin is the form factor that will successfully deliver on-demand AI information. Also, when I look for the business model behind these devices, it includes hardware, apps, and, in Humane AI's case, a $24-a-month subscription that would only work if they sold hundreds of thousands of these pins in a year.
"We're adding video calling with WhatsApp and Messenger to share your view on a video call. We're rolling out Meta AI with Vision, so you can ask your glasses about what you see and get helpful information — completely hands-free.""And in the U.S. and Canada, you also get Meta AI — an intelligent assistant that helps you get things done, create and connect with the people and things you care about.
I have been using my Meta-Rayban Wayfarer 3s for months. I love its ability to take photos on demand and the incredible audio it provides for calls and listening to music. I will soon download the new features just released, and given Meta's ability to deliver high-quality software, my glasses will deliver serious AI features in a glasses format.