PYMNTS.com August 2, 2024
As the tech industry pushes toward more AI interactions, a new entrant in the wearable market is raising eyebrows and questions about the future of AI companionship. The “friend” pendant, a $99 AI-powered necklace set to launch in 2025, aims to provide companionship rather than just utility.
This always-listening pendant, which responds to voice prompts with text messages, is the brainchild of 21-year-old entrepreneur Avi Schiffmann. While it may seem niche, it joins a growing ecosystem of AI-powered wearable and handheld devices, each vying for a place in consumers’ daily lives.
“The concept is like all other smart wearables, AI-powered or not. It’s an imperfect solution,” Marty Meany, editor of tech review website Goosed.ie and a regular user of Meta’s...
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