Humane AI Pin review: a $700 gamble

Humane’s AI Pin has been a highly anticipated, too-good-to-be-true device that promises to replace your smartphone, and now we’ve finally gotten to test it out. The Verge’s Editor-at-Large and Vergecast host, David Pierce, reviews AI Pin’s recognition and Q&A features, laser ink projector, but most of all, gets his patience tested. While the device lacked some fundamental software needs, the AI Pin is working towards something very, very cool. Just unsure how soon it’ll come, if ever. Read more: 00:00 Intro 01:46 What is Humane AI Pin? 03:53 Hardware (weight, size, battery overheating, accessories) 06:01 Gestures, laser ink display 8:06 Camera (photos, videos, scene detection) 9:50 Responsiveness 10:22 Software (Cosmos, Tidal, messaging, reminders) 14:40 Conclusion Subscribe: Like The Verge on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on Instagram: Follow on TikTok: The Vergecast Podcast: Decoder with Nilay Patel: More about our podcasts: Read More: Community guidelines: Wallpapers from The Verge: Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Wednesday and Friday: If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: