Futuristic AI Pin "no-screen smartphone" device details surface: $699 price plus subscription

Humane has been building excitement for its groundbreaking device, the AI Pin, with the aim of replacing your traditional smartphone. The much-anticipated launch is set for November 9, and just ahead of this unveiling, The Verge has managed to uncover more details about this innovative device.

Positioning itself as a pioneer in a post-smartphone world, Humane is gearing up to release a wearable smartphone called the AI Pin, priced at $699. This unique device, sans a conventional screen, comes with a $24-a-month subscription fee. Operating on a Humane-branded version of T-Mobile's network, it offers access to AI models from tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI.

The Pin is a square-shaped device that securely clips onto your clothes or other surfaces through a magnetic mechanism. Beyond its magnetic function, the clip also doubles as a battery pack, allowing users to swap in new batteries throughout the day to keep the Pin operational.

The Pin runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and utilizes a combination of camera, depth, and motion sensors to track and record its surroundings. It features a built-in speaker referred to as a "personic speaker" and can connect to headphones via Bluetooth.

In the absence of a traditional screen, Humane has introduced novel ways to interact with the Pin. Primarily voice-based, the device also incorporates a green laser projector, projecting information onto your hand. Gesture interactions are facilitated by a touchpad. The Pin is not continuously recording or listening; manual activation is required, indicated by a "Trust Light" that blinks when recording.