For at least the last 10 years, technology companies have been trying to create a device that will replace the smartphone.
There are already smart glasses, augmented reality helmets and smart watches. But at best, they reach the smartphone, but do not replace it.
In 2024, companies have a new hope: generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT. Many decided that this was a new revolution that could change the world. The year has not yet ended, and we have already created many unusual devices that require a transition to life, and obviously this is not the end.
Below are the most interesting gadgets with generative AI that have appeared or will be released in 2024.
Short description
Humane AI Pin Mini Projector
Strange gadget Rabbit R1
Brilliant Labs Frame glasses
Pendant “Limitless Pendant”
Smart ring VTouch WIZPR
What else to expect
Humane AI Pin Mini Projector
Perhaps this is our most popular gadget this year. Humanity was based on former Apple employees. A few years of waiting, and in 2024 we will see a mini projector that is mounted on the chest.
It does not have a screen, but it can project an image onto the palm of your hand, answer questions using ChatGPT, and take photos and videos.
AI Pin has received a lot of negative feedback and reviews. It was criticized for its poor software, limited feature set, heat, poor battery life, and very high price ($799 + $24 monthly communications subscription). At the same time, many noted that from a hardware point of view the device turned out to be of high quality. You can feel Apple’s approach and attention to detail.
But the cons outweighed the pros. The founders are humane not to be afraid of negative reviews, and during your walks, release a major update that will fix many bugs.
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Strange gadget Rabbit R1
The main feature of this gadget is artificial intelligence, which can use your applications for you. It sounds strange, I agree, so I’ll explain the topic.
The R1 is compatible with many apps, including Pizza Hut. You can order the gadget “the most popular option from the Pizza Hut menu,” and it will choose the popular dish and arrange delivery. Using the same principle, you can call Uber by saying, “I want space for six passengers and three bags in my luggage.” R1 himself orders UberXL, determines the pickup location and destination.
The Rabbit R1 costs $199. But I recently realized that its entire function is actually built into an Android application that has already been ported to iOS.
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Brilliant Labs Frame glasses
Many companies have tried to create smart glasses, but Brilliant Labs promises the best approach. Her smart glasses are no different from regular glasses, but have a built-in screen.
Frame can translate text that is in front of the user’s eyes, solve questions all the time using generative AI, and create pictures.
The first batch of glasses went on sale on April 15 for $350. But the gadget has not yet shown high sales.
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Pendant “Limitless Pendant”
Startap Limitless is presented at the end with a pendant clip that should be worn around the neck as a pendant. It records everything that happens around it and uses artificial intelligence to create notes with solid moments.
A similar gadget can be used for taking notes on lectures. But the current situation raises serious privacy and ethical questions.
With one charge, the pendant can work for 100 days. It has a built-in battery and a USB-C port for charging.
The device will go on sale this year for $99. Full functionality requires a $19/year subscription. Without it, the pendant can only decipher 10 hours of recordings per month.
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Smart ring VTouch WIZPR
WIZPR is a ring involving ChatGPT and Google Gemini. It can answer any questions using popular chatbots.
The ring automatically activates when held close to mercury, so it doesn’t require special wake-up words or a button. WIZPR is programmed to detect whispers and quiet voices to filter out unwanted voices.
You can also use WIZPR to control your smart home, listen to messages and events from the calendar.
VTouch has announced a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter for the production of WIZPR. She needed $10 thousand, and the collections were completed for almost $150 thousand, and at the same time they will end only on May 15. Those who supported the project can order the ring for $139, after the start of sales it will cost $199.
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What else to expect
The usefulness of new gadgets with generative AI remains a big question. For example, many Humane AI Pin reviewers noted that you can often find the answer to a question faster on your phone.
Even Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, is wary of artificial intelligence gadgets. He said such devices are “pretty bad” in an October interview with The Wall Street Journal.
It is known that Altman is developing a new gadget with ChatGPT together with Jony Ive, the former chief designer of Apple, who has been designing devices and operating systems for more than 20 years. Perhaps they will show something interesting.
But so far, AI gadgets are unable to replace smartphones, which we are turning to very harshly.
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Source: Iphones RU
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