Despite the reviews, (original iPhone software keyboard creator, Humane team member, and Micro.blog user) @kocienda remains firm in his convictions about the Humane Ai Pin: I feel like I can trust my intuition. Years ago, I made the autocorrecting keyboard for the first iPhone. There was considerable doubt about the very concept of the touchscreen keyboard. And yet, when I built the tech, I felt that it was learnable. I saw how there were people among that initial cohort inside Apple when the product was still a deep dark secret: they got it. It became easy for them with just a little time and effo... jb.heydingus.net

@jarrod The hubris and self importance coming across in Humane product videos and presentations really hasnt done itself any favours here.

I love the idea, but the pin is a few years before it’s time and feels rushed.

@gregmorris I’m also more bullish about this tech infused into glasses or similar. I’m not sold on the clothing pin form factor. (For those who also have trouble keeping bullish/bearish straight…here you go.)

@jarrod I think a watch or anything really that doesn’t have to overcome a completely new usage makes the most sense. Weirdly I think the pin, or a pendent might actually be a good option when tech improves and it could be hidden.

Glasses I am still not 100% convinced by. I don’t think many people want things on their face, but they make sense in sunglasses / googles or for people that already wear things.