Prophetic’s Halo (L), Humane’s AI Pins, and Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are some of the AI devices that have been published since the introduction of ChatGPT. Prophetic; Humanistic; Jordan Hart of BI
AI hardware seems to be everywhere.
After OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, a number of science fiction products have appeared.
These are the five AI-powered devices announced, from the AI Pin to Meta sunglasses.
AI-powered technology hardware is having a golden moment.
Ever since OpenAI announced ChatGPT in November 2022, companies have been racing to cash in on the generative AI hype. Big tech companies like Meta and Google are building their own large-scale language models, and AI startups are raising hundreds of millions of dollars to create tools that save time and improve productivity.
Some companies are taking their AI efforts to the next level and integrating AI into their flashy new consumer devices. Technology analyst Jonny Ives called this new frontier of hardware innovation the “golden goose” for technology leaders for the next decade.
So far, some major projects have been kept secret.
Rumors are swirling that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is working with iPhone designer Jony Ives to develop a consumer AI device. Apple plans to integrate AI capabilities into the iPhone, iPad, and MacOS as it ramps up its efforts in generative AI, Bloomberg reports. Details about these products are not yet known.
But some companies are already ahead of the curve and bringing shiny new AI toys to market. Here are his six AI-powered devices announced since the launch of ChatGPT:
Rabbit’s R1 – from $199
Rabbit’s $199 R1 can interact with smartphone and computer apps using voice commands. Rabbit
R1 is a pocket-sized AI device that helps people complete tasks that require apps typically only available on smartphones and computers.
Users can press a button and talk to the R1, much like a walkie-talkie, to arrange transportation, book flights, or make reservations through apps like Uber, Rabbitt said. The company says users can also train the device to perform specific commands.
The $199 device is available for pre-order. Rabbit says the first batch of units will begin shipping as early as March.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses – Starting at $299
Meta’s latest Ray-Ban smart glasses now feature an AI assistant. jordan hart
The latest iteration of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses is designed to help you perform your daily tasks a little more seamlessly.
Launched last September, the shades include a built-in conversational assistant that prompts the wearer to say, “Hey, Meta.”
The tech giant says its AI assistants can answer questions, summarize search results, and even call or message people. He can also suggest AI-generated comments for your Facebook and Instagram posts.
The AI-powered glasses come in seven colors and start at $299. Glasses can also be custom made with prescription lenses for an additional fee.
Humane’s AI Pins – Starting at $699
Humane’s $699 AI Pin can answer questions and project information into your hand. courtesy of humanity
If an AI device for your pocket or eye isn’t enough, why not get Humane’s AI Pin?
Designed by a former Apple employee, the Pin is a standalone screenless device that can be attached to clothing. AI Pin includes a camera, sensors, speakers, a “trust light” that flashes while recording, and a small projector that can shine information into your hand. It leverages his GPT-4, the large language model behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Users can ask Ping to play a specific song or answer questions through voice commands, Humane said. The company says the device’s camera can also provide data about the world around it, such as showing you how much protein is in a handful of almonds when you point it at it.
AI Pin is available now, starting at $699, with an additional $24 monthly fee to get a dedicated mobile phone number. If you would like the pins polished to a polished finish, it will cost an additional $100.
According to the company, shipments are scheduled to begin in March.
Samsung Galaxy S24 – starting at $799.99
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 lineup includes new AI features. samsung
If wearable AI devices aren’t your thing, a smartphone with AI capabilities may be a better option.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24, the company’s latest flagship phone released in January last year, has a feature that lets users draw a circle around a certain object in an image and the phone identifies exactly what it is. Includes a “Circle to Search” feature that allows you to
Business Insider’s product review found the feature to be “particularly good” at locating products, celebrities, and some buildings.
The S24 phone also comes with an AI photo editing feature that allows users to remove objects and people from photos.
Galaxy S24 price starts at $799.99. The most advanced version of the lineup, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, starts at $1,299.
Prophetic’s Halo – Starting at $2,000
Prophetic has created an AI-powered headband called Halo that is said to help you control your dreams. prophetic
Prophetic claims that Halo, an AI-powered headband, will give the wearer the ability to control their dreams.
Users wear Halo to bed. The startup says the headband will be able to detect when users have entered the deepest stages of sleep. When that happens, Prophetic says, it sets off a series of commands that fire ultrasound signals to the brain to induce dreams.
The company has opened registration for its beta program for early users to try out Halo, which retails for $2,000. It’s unclear whether this headband has been tested on real people outside of a lab, or if it can actually control dreams.
