With the advent of generative AI, the future seems to move beyond mere touch and we won’t be surprised if smartphones got obsolete in the process. LLMs like GPT-4 or Llama 2 offer access to all our senses, including voice and vision, taking a step beyond the capabilities of smartphones.
In the past week, there have been a slew of announcements from various tech companies on different wearable products, clearly indicating that we can expect innovative products in the near future.
Microsoft Bag
Many of us have seen the cartoon series ‘Dora the Explorer’. One of the most fascinating things about Dora was her smart bag which could answer all her queries. Soon, that bag might come to reality.
Microsoft has recently applied for a patent for their innovative AI-powered smart backpack. This futuristic backpack comes equipped with a camera, microphone, speaker, network interface, processor, and storage, showcasing the cutting-edge technology Microsoft is exploring.
To be honest, the bag resembles something right out of a science fiction movie. In its patent application, Microsoft details all the functionalities this backpack can offer in our daily lives.
For instance, you can request it to accompany you while skiing and inquire if it’s safe to ski in the direction you’re facing. The backpack will autonomously scan the surroundings and inform you if the direction is within the designated bounds or not.
Humane AI Pin
Presently, fashion is considered different from technology. However, generative AI will empower users to co-create their fashion items. Custom-designed apparel, jewellery, and accessories tailored to individual tastes and preferences will become the norm.
Recently, at a Paris fashion show, Humane, a startup led by former Apple executives, showcased its wearable AI assistant, the AI Pin, blending technology and fashion seamlessly. Supermodel Naomi Campbell became the first individual outside the company to publicly wear the device, providing a glimpse into the future of wearable AI.
AI Pin employs projectors, cameras, and AI technology, functioning as a wearable AI assistant. Described as a “screenless, standalone device and software platform crafted exclusively for AI”, it operates on an advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. The device features a mini-projector replacing a smartphone screen, alongside a camera and speaker.
Apple Series 9 Watch
Apple has always been ahead in wearables, and the Series 9 Watch proves it. It won’t be wrong to say that the Series 9 Watch is Siri-ously capable. It processes Siri requests on your device, which are now processed faster and more securely than ever before. Additionally, Siri dictation has seen a remarkable improvement, becoming up to 25% more accurate with the new Apple Watch Series 9.
Plus, with gestures, using the Apple Watch becomes a breeze, especially when you’re busy. Just double tap your index finger and thumb to answer calls, check notifications, control music, and much more.
Rewind Pendant
Rewind Pendant is a wearable that captures what you say and hear in the real world and then transcribes, encrypts, and stores it locally on your phone. It is a cool wearable device that lets you record your conversations and then play them back later. It’s like a tiny DVR for your life!
The Rewind Pendant is great for people who want to improve their memory, learn new things, or just keep track of their day-to-day interactions. It’s also a great tool for professionals who need to remember what they discussed with clients or customers.
Meta’s RayBan Glasses
Meta, in collaboration with Ray-Ban, recently introduced a chic range of smart glasses, available in various stylish designs and colours. These innovative glasses allow hands-free interaction, enabling users to make calls, listen to music, capture photos and videos, and even livestream content.
What sets them apart is the integration of Meta AI, making them the first smart glasses with this advanced technology, offering a truly effortless experience.
WHOOP X OpenAI
WHOOP, in partnership with OpenAI, launched WHOOP Coach, one of the most-advanced generative AI features to ever be released by a wearable. It acts like a search engine for your body, using GPT-4, OpenAI’s most advanced generative AI system, to generate highly personalised, and specific recommendations and guidance.
It uses special WHOOP algorithms, a custom-made computer program that learns from data, the latest in sports science, and your own body information to find patterns and links in your WHOOP data.
Leveraging OpenAI’s latest technology, WHOOP Coach instantly generates personalized, conversational answers to your inquiries about health, fitness, and well-being. Moreover, Jony Ive, the renowned designer of the iPhone, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have been discussing a new AI hardware indicating OpenAI might soon venture into wearables.
Avi Schiffman’s Tab
Tab is a wearable AI companion device developed by Avi Schiffmann, the creator of the popular COVID-19 dashboard and the Airbnb-like platform for Ukrainian refugees.
It is a small, lightweight device that you can wear on your wrist or belt. Tab is equipped with a variety of sensors, including a microphone, speaker, camera, and GPS. It also has a built-in AI assistant that can understand and respond to your natural language commands. It also has a powerful AI processor that can process this data in real time and provide users with relevant information and assistance.
These innovations highlight a future where wearables transcend their current limitations, becoming intuitive extensions of our senses and capabilities. The era of smart wearables powered by GenAI is here, promising a tech-savvy tomorrow.
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