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Friend, the AI wearable companion, returns with a new built-in speaker for voice interaction and a higher price of $249, though its purpose beyond conversation remains unclear.
Friend CEO Avi Schiffmann announces the second iteration of the Friend AI pendant with a built-in speaker for voice responses, random personalities, and OpenAI model integration. Priced at $249 with an optional $10/month subscription, the device continues to court controversy as an always-listening AI companion.
Meta is reportedly developing 'super sensing' smart glasses that continuously record audio and take photos every few seconds, using AI to query the captured data, raising significant privacy concerns.
Even Realities Technology, a Chinese smart-glasses maker founded by an Apple veteran, raised $150 million from Tencent and Meituan to become a unicorn, competing with Meta in the AI wearable market. The company's G2 glasses prioritize user privacy by not including cameras, focusing on heads-up display features.
Memoket Gem is an AI-powered wearable device designed to record and remember conversations throughout the day.