Humane.ai was a company founded by two Apple expatriates and raised 230 million dollars. It promised a revolutionary gadget based on artificial intelligence that would replace our smartphone.
The Verge devoted no less than six videos to the pin, in which, to put it mildly, they tore it apart. Many simple tasks that any average voice assistant can do, such as reminders or an alarm clock, are simply not supported. Even slightly more complex tasks that are supported today in almost every smartphone based on Android or iOS are also not supported by the pin. The pin correctly recognized a Mexican taco restaurant and knew how to say it had good reviews on Google. But it awkwardly misidentified Ryde as competing company Lyft - only because its sign is also pink. Similarly, the block in the name of Beyonce in English made the pin freak out when the Verge reporter asked her to play the singer's Texas Hold'em; not only was the pin unable to find the song and play it. The company promises more features in the future, but as stated there, we are reviewing what is there now, not promises in the future. The pin is currently not capable of performing simple tasks that any smartphone can perform with its eyes (or camera) closed - such as ordering a taxi or putting reminders in a diary. It's not quite ready for everyday use by the average person, and WIRED also points out that the pin is still not ready for the average person. The device is available for pre-order now for $700, plus a $24 monthly service subscription. It will go on sale in the U.S. in the coming weeks. The price has not yet been announced. The product is available in Europe, but the company has not confirmed a U.K. release.