# Are AI Pins Dead?

> What happened to the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, which AI wearables survived, and what to check before buying one.

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- Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/)
- Published: 2026-11-03
- Last modified: 2026-11-03
- Tags: AI Life
- Cite as: Mike Moore, "Are AI Pins Dead?", Web of Mike (webofmike.com), 2026-11-03. https://webofmike.com/ai-life/gadgets/ai-pins/are-ai-pins-dead/


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The first wave mostly is. The Humane AI Pin was shut off, and the category has moved toward recorders and glasses. More on the [AI pins hub](/ai-life/gadgets/ai-pins/).

## What happened

- **Humane AI Pin.** Service ended on February 28, 2025, after HP bought Humane's assets. The pins stopped working as designed ([The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/614883/humane-ai-pin-hp-acquisition)).
- **Limitless Pendant.** Acquired by Meta in December 2025 and discontinued ([Forth](https://getforth.co/)).
- **Rabbit R1.** Reports say it's still sold at $199 and still getting updates. I couldn't confirm that from a strong source, so check Rabbit's site.

## What survived

Devices that do one job well: recording and summarizing conversations, like [Pocket](/pocket-ai-recorder/) and Plaud, and glasses from established brands, like [Ray-Ban Meta](/ai-life/gadgets/ai-glasses/ray-ban-meta-gen-2-busy-parents/). TechCrunch's [AI wearables roundup](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/25/the-hottest-ai-wearables-and-gadgets-you-should-know-about/) tracks the current field.

## Before you buy any AI gadget

- Does it work without the company's cloud?
- What happens to your data if the company is sold?
- Is there a subscription, and what does the device do without it?

Smart ovens have the same problem. See [Brava's shutdown](/ai-life/kitchen/smart-ovens/brava-shut-down-smart-oven-alternatives/). For a recorder that's still around, see [is an AI pendant worth it](/ai-life/gadgets/ai-recorders/is-an-ai-pendant-worth-it/).