2025-02-19

The Humane AI Pin debacle is a reminder that AI alone doesn’t make a compelling product

The demise of Humane is perhaps the most predictable tech story of 2025. The company tried to build some buzz around its AI Pin in late 2023, marketing the device as a tiny replacement for smartphones [...]

2024-12-31

Tech’s biggest losers in 2024

The tricky thing about naming the year’s biggest losers in tech is that in 2024, it once again felt like everyone lost. Amid the depressing spiral that is social media, the will-they-or-won’t-they [...]

2025-02-18

All of Humane's AI pins will stop working in 10 days

AI hardware startup Humane has given its users just ten (10!) days notice that their Pins will be disconnected. In a note to its customers, the company said AI Pins will “continue to function normal [...]

2025-02-21

The Morning After: Apple reveals its new cheapest iPhone. What’s missing?

If you couldn’t stomach $800 for a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence, don’t worry: Apple just announced the iPhone 16e. At $599, it strikes a balance on specs, which is the soft and cosy way to s [...]

2025-02-20

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. [...]

2024-12-27

Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin

The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out. [...]

2025-02-22

The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch. [...]

2025-02-19

“Truly a middle finger”: Humane bricking $700 AI Pins with limited refunds

Humane's showing how not to treat early adopters. [...]

2025-02-19

Humane's AI Pin Failed Because It Ignored What Was Already in Our Pockets

Commentary: It's a lesson other devices could learn from. [...]