Humane AI Pin Discontinued: HP Acquires Assets, But the Dream is Over
Humane's AI Pin is officially dead. HP acquires the startup's assets for $116 million, but the innovative wearable device will cease to function.
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Humane AI Pin Discontinued: HP Acquires Assets, But the Dream is Over
The tech world was abuzz when Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple employees, unveiled its ambitious AI Pin. This small, screenless device promised to revolutionize how we interact with technology, replacing the smartphone with a wearable AI assistant. However, the dream has come to an abrupt end. Humane announced on February 18th, 2025, that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. As part of the deal, the AI Pin is being discontinued, and existing devices will cease to function on February 28th, 2025. This news comes as a blow to early adopters who invested $499 (or even $699 initially) in the AI Pin. Humane is offering refunds only to those who purchased the device within the last 90 days, leaving many customers feeling stranded with an expensive, soon-to-be-useless piece of hardware. The Rise and Fall of Humane Humane's journey was marked by both excitement and controversy. The company, led by Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, managed to raise over $230 million in fu…
