Humane AI Pin
Humane launched the AI Pin in November 2023 with $230M+ in funding and pitches from ex-Apple founders. Reviewers panned battery life, latency, and a laser projector that wilted in sunlight. Sales never materialized, returns outpaced new orders, and in February 2025 HP acquired Humane's IP and team for roughly $116M while bricking existing Pins by month's end. The hardware is now a paperweight; the cloud services that powered it were shut off.
Reason for Shutdown
HP acquired Humane's assets in Feb 2025 and discontinued the Pin; cloud services were terminated Feb 28 2025, bricking the devices.
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AI Pin unveiled at $699 + $24/mo subscription
https://humane.com
Marques Brownlee calls it 'the worst product I've ever reviewed'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TitZV6k8zfA
HP acquires Humane assets for ~$116M
https://www.hp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hp-acquires-humane.html
Cloud services terminated; existing Pins bricked
https://www.theverge.com/news/612950/humane-ai-pin-hp-acquisition-shutdown
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â Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use my AI Pin?
No. HP shut down the cloud backend on February 28, 2025. The device cannot connect, make calls, or answer queries.
Did owners get refunds?
Humane offered refunds only to Pins purchased within 90 days of the shutdown announcement. Earlier buyers got nothing.
Who owns Humane now?
HP acquired Humane's IP, patents, and most engineers in February 2025 for approximately $116M.
Will HP relaunch the Pin?
HP folded the team into a new 'HP IQ' AI division focused on enterprise PCs. No consumer Pin successor has been announced.