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Hands-On With the Wearable Humane AI Pin – CNET [CNET]
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The Humane Ai Pin was designed by two former Apple employees.
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The Pin is currently available for preorder in the US for $699.
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This petite square-shaped computer sits on your chest with the help of a magnet.
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You interact with it primarily through voice, but also using gestures on the front-facing touchpad.
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One notable aspect of the Pin’s otherwise minimalist appearance is that above the touchpad is a module with a camera with an LED light to show when the device is in use, as well as something slightly unexpected: a laser.
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The laser can beam images and text onto your hand using a technology that Humane calls Laser Ink.
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The laser picks up on gestures you make with your fingers in midair.
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Due to the fact the Pin has its own phone number, it’s a totally standalone device.
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The Pin can send messages for you, and even use AI to help you craft them.
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The Pin pairs with your headphones or speaker to play music via Tidal.
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The Pin can translate 50 languages.
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The battery in the front unit lasts for about five hours, but each Pin comes with a battery booster.
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