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Mark Wilson

Humane AI Pin review roundup: an undercooked flop that's way ahead of its time

The Human AI Pin on a hoodie and a hand showing its laser projector.

The Humane AI Pin is a fascinating little device for gadget fans. If you missed its reveal in November 2023, it's a tiny wearable computer with a built-in AI assistant, camera, and a little projector that blasts its UI onto your hand. Unfortunately, it's also pretty terrible, according to the internet's first reviews, which have landed in the past few days.

It's rare for tech reviews, from both traditional media and YouTubers, to be so unanimous in their criticism of a much-hyped product. "The worst product I've ever reviewed... for now" concluded Marques Brownlee. Ouch. Meanwhile, Engadget branded it "the solution to none of technology's problems", while The Verge simply said that the AI Pin was "not even close".

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