Humane
Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A company that developed an AI Pin wearable device designed as an audio-first alternative to smartphones, which failed to gain meaningful consumer adoption despite significant venture backing. Humane is frequently referenced across tech podcasts as a cautionary example of unsuccessful AI wearable form factors, and was eventually acquired by HP for approximately $116 million. The company's product failure is regularly cited in discussions about flawed approaches to replacing smartphones with wearable AI devices.
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Episode Mentions
ACCESS · Mar 13, 2026
Meet Starboy, the alien toy that hates being called AI
“AI Pin compared unfavorably to Starboy for being too intimidating and tech-focused”
Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · Mar 4, 2026
This Venture Investor's Best Advice: "Sell the Wind, Not the Sailboat"
“Large AI company that took controlling stake in AI.io to build sports tech division and launch Humane Sport”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Feb 20, 2026
E309: Why Most VCs Firms will Die by 2030
“Mentioned as early attempt at audio-first AI device interface that did not succeed”
9to5Mac Happy Hour · Feb 19, 2026
Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices
“Failed AI pin product referenced as cautionary example of standalone wearable device approach”
Macworld Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
Episode 971: MacBooks are coming! Cheap MacBooks are coming!
“Failed smart pendant product used as cautionary example for Apple's pendant device strategy”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Jan 22, 2026
The 3x Payoff of Deep AI Integration
Oxide and Friends · Jan 8, 2026
Predictions 2026!!
“AI wearable company mentioned alongside Friend.com and Rabbit R2 as failed form factor experiments”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Dec 19, 2025
WTF Happened in 2025 - Waveform Rewind
“AI wearable startup acquired by HP for ~$116M after failing to gain consumer traction; represents failed AI wearable category”
Cortex · Dec 12, 2025
174: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow
“AI Pin discussed as example of negatively reviewed product and debate around reviewer responsibility for product failure”
Terms of Service with Clare Duffy · Dec 9, 2025
Trying out Friend, the Viral AI Necklace
“Mentioned as competitor attempting to replace smartphone; Schiffman argues phones won't become obsolete despite AI wearables”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Nov 25, 2025
Do You Ever Feel Guilty About Bad Reviews?
“AI Pin received critical review with similar backlash regarding reviewer fairness toward new company”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Nov 21, 2025
The Steam Machine Takes on PS5 and Xbox
“AI device startup mentioned as example of failed product launch”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Dec 19, 2024