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The Humane AI Pin Launches Its Campaign to Replace Phones
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Re: The Humane AI Pin Launches Its Campaign to Replace Phones
#72Earlier quoted context omitted.
Two questions, with no obligation to answer them: - What's the argument for using this instead of a full-fat computer with ambient capabilities? (think iPhone/Siri or Android/Assistant) - How does Humane expect the $699 price point to develop in the future? Is the intention to bring prices down, or capabilities up?
The price point is $700 plus a $24 monthly subscription.
I get that this has and needs a constant cellular connection, which ain't free, but $700 + $300~/year is going to make this niche.
For comparison, my main smartphone is cheaper by both measures. You can go buy an iPhone 13 ($600) and hook it up to T-Mobile's Connect plans for $180/year ($15/month, 3.5 GB/month unlimited talk/text).
This frames itself as a smartphone replacement, but realistically it is a rich person's toy.
Re: The Humane AI Pin Launches Its Campaign to Replace Phones
#73I'm guessing the prominent mention of Qualcomm in the demo was a paid placement?
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#75I think the founders undermined this product with their launch strategy, first showcasing it on a TED talk briefly without fully exposing the hardware, then about a month later in a fashion show? Then now they make this half baked video that immediately goes into talking about the hardware yet the whole selling point of the device is the software Ai capabilities. People have been eagerly waiting to hear what this sec…
I couldn't agree with you more. The release strategy was...confusing? I guess is the best way to word it. But even this launch video which is supposed to introduce this groundbreaking new device to replace the smartphone feels homemade. The speaking is unnatural and too practiced, the awkward silences of waiting for a response feel uncomfortable. For a company named Humane, I'm getting uncanny valley vibes.
But I also understand this is how many new technologies releases go (lots of WTFs and lots of oohs and aahs). I think it really has potential, but the team will have to be adaptive and quick to respond to make sure the Pin can really grab hold of what the consumer wants.
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#76From a consumer standpoint, I do not see the main advantages of this device over a better designed smartwatch or a smart wristband. The main interface, i.e. the projection onto the hand is a very novel and innovative concept but also blurry and cumbersome. A watch would also technically be able to perform all the function shown here. And personally, with how much we are all in need of a smartphone, might as well make…
I think this product is DOA.
But, like the Apple Vision Pro (which I don't think is as DOA as this), I'm most curious to know where this goes in 5-10 years.
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#77Communication seems to be a major selling point of the pin going by the demo, but I'm pretty certain it is impossible for it to work with iMessage, WhatsApp etc. in the way that is shown, so I'm wary about the actual advantages.
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#78Earlier quoted context omitted.
| How was that not fact checked??? Cause they aren't Apple, just the cheap knock-offs
Apple doesn't make anything close to this hardware?
eh, this is essentially a phone or a watch without a screen, and a bunch of "inventions" to accomodate the fact that it doesn't have a screen.
Re: The Humane AI Pin Launches Its Campaign to Replace Phones
#79Communication seems to be a major selling point of the pin going by the demo, but I'm pretty certain it is impossible for it to work with iMessage, WhatsApp etc. in the way that is shown, so I'm wary about the actual advantages.
You can always reply to notifications. Just like non-apple smartwatches allow.
Re: The Humane AI Pin Launches Its Campaign to Replace Phones
#80I’m a Humane employee who has worked on nearly all the Ai features in the product. We’re very happy to get this out into the world and start getting feedback!
So when will it launch in Poland and or Europe?
One question is does it work over Wifi when there is no wireless coverage?
Also what would roaming costs do when you travel?