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Buzzy startup that raised $230 million for AI pins shuts down after scathing reviews

Humane began discussing a sale to HP as soon as its first user reviews hit the internet, according to a report

The Independent UK

The downfall of AI startup Humane reveals the perils of the AI ‘race’

The startup created its wearable AI device with laudable ambition and out-of-the-box thinking, but it couldn't overcome key flaws.

Fortune

With the Humane AI Pin now dead, what does the Rabbit R1 need to do to survive?

Humane AI Pin's demise raises questions about Rabbit R1.

TechRadar

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Humane will disable AI pins after $116 million buyout, leaving early adopters high and dry

Humane announced on Tuesday that it will be shutting down and moving on to other business endeavors while HP acquires it for $116 million.

Android Central

The $699 'AI pin' that launched less than a year ago is going to stop working at the end of February

Humane's wearable AI gizmo debuted to spectacularly bad reviews in April 2024.

PC Gamer

Humane AI Pin: The most mocked technology release of recent years is dead

$699 product will stop working at the end of the month

The Independent UK

Humane closes up shop after $116M HP acquisition to bolster "an intelligent ecosystem" across its tech stack — 'Ai Pin' bites the dust, branded "The Worst Product"

HP is expected to acquire assets from Humane Inc., including the majority of the company's employees, software platform, and intellectual property, for $116 million.

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HP acquiring parts of AI Pin startup Humane for $116 million

HP is acquiring Humane’s AI tech and talent for $116 million—but the AI Pin, once hyped as a smartphone alternative, is officially being shuttered.

Fortune

HP buys Humane AI start-up for US$116 Million — halts sales, discontinues Ai Pin support, offers refunds

Humane has not clarified refunds for purchases made during the last 90 days.

Tom’s Hardware

HP acquires Humane AI assets and the AI pin will suffer a humane death

HP acquires Humane assets and the Humane AI pin won’t be around much longer.

TechRadar

Remember the year's biggest AI flop? The Humane AI pin's public failure has a silver lining

Humane's AI Pin stumbled out of the starting blocks, but the company ends 2024 with a new game plan in mind.

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Humane flooded with $1 million in AI Pin returns as dumpster fire rages on

A new report claims that Humane is sitting on $1 million worth of AI Pin returns, versus just $9 million in total sales.

Tom’s Guide

The challenge of replacing the smartphone — here's where they went wrong

The Humane AI Pin and other devices keep trying to replace the smartphone, but ultimately, they are just accessories, and even that role may soon be filled by other options.

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Humane Teases Three Major Features the Ai Pin Should Already Have Had at Launch

Humane product engineer Elizabeth Dorman has shared a video of how the Ai Pin works with Google Calendar and Google Meet, and software engineer Oskar Zhang has shown off how timers and alarms work. Both features are coming in a future software update, but will it be too late by…

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The Most Important Part Of the Humane Ai Pin’s Design Is Also Its Biggest Flaw

The Humane Ai Pin’s Battery Booster is what attaches the AI gadget to your clothes, but it’s far from the ideal solution because of its extra weight and how it makes shirts sag. There has to be more than one way to wear an AI gadget.

Android Central

Humane warns all AI Pin users to stop using its charging case

Humane has issued an urgent safety recall for the AI Pin charging case due to a potential fire hazard.

Inverse

Humane's Ai Pin Might Be In the Fast Lane to the Graveyard

Tech startup Humane has two problems on its hands: Fixing the Ai Pin and reportedly finding a buyer to inject more cash into its AI-driven vision. But will Humane run out of cash or time first?

Tom’s Guide

Humane AI Pin is officially a dumpster fire — charging case ‘poses a fire risk’

Humane is warning customers about the charging case that came with the AI Pin Pro, asking them to stop using the case to charge the AI-powered wearable.

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Inverse

Are AI Gadgets Doomed Now That Humane Is Reportedly Looking for a Buyer?

What was supposed to be a breakthrough year for AI hardware has so far turned out to be frustrating, with skeptics suggesting the whole "AI gadgets" product category might be a short-lived fad once smartphones get AI and chatbot features integrated into their software.

Android Central

I bought into the AI hype and all I got was an orange square

Silicon Valley is home to a lot of great ideas, many of which we use today. But, trying to get in on the ground floor with a new device isn't the brightest idea.

Fortune

Amazon readies Alexa for its second act—but it has an uphill battle

Amazon hopes that infusing generative AI into the decade-old voice assistant will finally help the technology achieve its potential.

Android Central

Wearable AI brand Humane looking to sell, sources say

Humane, the AI start-up that created the wearable pin is now looking for a potential buyer due to rocky sales.

Tom’s Guide

Humane AI Pin could be on the way out as the company seeks a buyer

Humane is reportedly putting itself on the market, and the company hopes to get around $1 billion.

Tom’s Guide

Humane switches to GPT-4o — promises more responsive answers from the Pin

Humane's AI Pin is getting smart with help from ChatGPT-4o, but will it make a difference?

Android Central

There's a problem in tech, and it's your fault

With devices such as the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin now being available, it goes to show that the smartphone market has officially stagnated. But, before you point the blame at different companies, we have to first look in the mirror.

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