Hacker revives the “dead” Humane AI pin – Is this the comeback we needed?

Hacker Revives the “Dead” Humane AI Pin – turning it into a potential smartphone killer

  • A clever hacker unlocked the bricked Humane AI Pin in hours, turning it into a potential smartphone killer.
  • The device, once hyped as a screen-free AI companion, now runs custom code for calls, texts, and more.
  • This DIY fix highlights how open-source tweaks could save failed gadgets from the trash bin.

Remember the Humane AI Pin? That pricey little gadget promised to ditch your phone screen for voice AI magic, but it flopped hard and got “bricked” by its makers. Then, boom – a hacker swoops in like a tech superhero, cracking the code to bring it back to life. It’s a wild reminder that innovation doesn’t always come from big companies; sometimes it’s the tinkerers who save the day.

For casual learners dipping into AI hardware, this story shows the power of community fixes. The Pin can now handle basics like messaging without the original clunky app. But will this spark a revival, or is it just a fun hack? Either way, it’s got us thinking: what other AI flops could get a second chance?

Source: Wired