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Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.

Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

TL;DR

  • Friend, an AI wearable designed to combat loneliness, has been updated with a voice and a unique personality.
  • The new version, Friend 2.0, features a built-in speaker and costs $249, up from its initial $99 price.
  • Founder Avi Schiffmann describes the product as a potential confidant or 'God,' clarifying it is not an assistant or a lover.
  • The company's previous marketing efforts, including subway billboards, have generated attention.
  • Many AI wearables, like Humane Inc.'s AI pin, have struggled to gain mainstream adoption.

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