Why the Humane AI Pin Will Soon Become E-Waste: What You Need to Know

The chapter on the Humane Ai Pin is wrapping up. This week, it was announced that HP, famous for its quirky printers, will buy several assets from Humane in a $116 million deal set to finalize by the end of the month.

HP will receive over 300 patents, a few Humane team members, including founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, and the Cosmos operating system. Humane had plans to license this AI system to let other companies use its voice assistant in various products, but those plans never took off.

Humane made headlines in late 2023 when it introduced the Ai Pin—a wearable device featuring a ChatGPT-powered assistant and a laser display meant to replace smartphones. But when it launched in 2024, the reviews were brutal: people reported problems like overheating, AI errors, a lack of useful functions, and a frustrating projector.

Not surprisingly, HP won’t focus on the Ai Pin hardware. Sales have almost halted, and Humane will refund anyone who bought a pin after November 15, 2024. Existing Ai Pins will stop working after noon Pacific on February 28. Most core features will be disabled, but at least you can check the battery level! Just remember to back up your data, as it will be deleted.

HP is looking to incorporate Humane’s Cosmos AI into its products, aiming to enhance functionality for users. Meanwhile, engineers from Humane will join a new team called HP IQ, which is expected to create smarter features for HP devices. Perhaps this will lead to printers that don’t drive their users mad?

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Apple Enhances Vision Pro’s Guest Mode

Apple has shared plans to bring Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset this April as part of visionOS 2.4. This update won’t just add AI features like ChatGPT writing advice; it will also improve experiences for guests using the headset.

To allow friends to try the Vision Pro, the owner previously had to wear the headset first. Now, when guests wear the device, the owner will get a notification on their nearby iPhone or iPad to grant access. They can also decide which apps guests can use, and guests can save their setup for up to 30 days.

A new app called Spatial Gallery will be available in the update. This app features spatial content intended for the headset, including videos and photos curated by Apple and featuring popular moments from shows like Severance.

There are also additional features accompanying visionOS 2.4. For instance, a new app, called Apple Vision Pro, will be rolled out with iOS 18.4. This app will help users find new content for their headset and will allow them to manage downloads from afar.

On another note, Apple confirmed that Visual Intelligence, which lets users leverage the iPhone 16 camera with a ChatGPT-powered Siri, will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro through an update. This feature was also included in the new iPhone 16e.

Eero Unveils Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers

With every new Wi-Fi standard comes the promise of better speeds and security. The first routers to hit the market can be pricey, leaving many waiting to upgrade until supporting devices are available. However, now that the latest gadgets support Wi-Fi 7, Eero is launching budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. Check out the Eero 7 and Eero Pro 7, which will ship on February 26.

Eero’s new Wi-Fi 7 models promise faster wireless speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps and come equipped with two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports. A two-pack can cover up to 4,000 square feet. While they may lack a 6-GHz band, they still support the latest Wi-Fi 7 features like better security and a greater capacity for connected devices.