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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Wearable AI: will it put our smartphones out of fashion?

Wearable AI devices, bypassing traditional screens and apps to connect directly to voice-activated chatbots, are emerging on the market.
These devices range from a small pin that can perform tasks like sending messages or making calls through voice commands, to AI-powered glasses that offer similar functionalities.

Companies like Humane and Meta are at the forefront, introducing products like the Ai Pin and smart glasses, aiming to integrate AI into our daily lives in less obtrusive ways.

These gadgets promise convenience, allowing users to perform tasks hands-free without reaching for their smartphones. For instance, the Ai Pin from Humane projects a user interface onto your hand and takes commands via voice, designed for simplicity and to reduce smartphone dependence.

Similarly, Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban on smart glasses introduces fashion into the wearable tech scene, emphasizing style and utility.

Critics, however, question the necessity of these devices, considering their functionalities often overlap with existing smartphone features.

The argument for wearables leans on their potential to offer a less addictive alternative to smartphones by eliminating screens, thus reducing needless scrolling and screen time.

Despite these advancements, wearable tech faces challenges in practicality and consumer acceptance, as demonstrated by previous attempts like Google Glass.

As AI continues to integrate into conventional devices, the success of wearable AI may depend on offering unique applications that significantly enhance user experience beyond what smartphones currently provide.

While some see these developments as the future of personal tech, moving towards devices that can interpret and execute commands across platforms, others remain skeptical, pointing out current limitations and the continuous evolution of smartphones as versatile tools.

In essence, wearable AI devices present an intriguing shift towards integrating technology into our lives in more seamless and less intrusive ways.

Yet, their long-term impact and ability to supplant smartphones remain to be seen, hinging on their ability to merge practicality, fashion, and innovative functionalities that truly meet users' needs.
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