Topics
Latest
AI
Amazon
Image Credits:Humane
Apps
Biotech & Health
Climate
Image Credits:Humane
Cloud Computing
Commerce
Crypto
Enterprise
EVs
Fintech
fundraise
gismo
Gaming
Government & Policy
ironware
Layoffs
Media & Entertainment
Meta
Microsoft
Privacy
Robotics
Security
Social
infinite
Startups
TikTok
transfer
speculation
More from TechCrunch
Events
Startup Battlefield
StrictlyVC
newssheet
Podcasts
Videos
Partner Content
TechCrunch Brand Studio
Crunchboard
get hold of Us
WhenHumanereleased itsAi Pin , the San Francisco - based gadget maker envisioned a worldly concern with dedicated AI gadget — something that you would carry with you in addition to the smartphone in your pocket .
However , reviews and sale have n’t been slap-up — comeback reportedly began tooutpaceunit sales at one full point . And Humane recentlydroppedthe price of its equipment from $ 700 to $ 500 . While the AI gimmick is still on sale , it ’s unclear what ’s next for the fellowship — which at least does n’t miss for funding ( to the strain of more than$230 million ) .
Now , Humane is deliver something unexampled — an operating organization holler CosmOS that could ( potentially ) greatly better all the tech devices in your life . In aslick demonstration video , the ship’s company express the group O running on a car ’s entertainment system , a overbold talker , a goggle box , and an Android headphone .
In many way , CosmOS hints at what Amazon ’s Alexa , Google Assistant , or Apple ’s Siri could become if / when they are combined with AI agent - similar capability . It ’s a spokesperson assistant that can realize complex queries and interact with other apps and services on your behalf .
Humane says that CosmOS is based on the operating system that powers its Ai Pin . “ This levelheaded conductor seamlessly coordinates various AI model , datasets , service , and machine capableness to redeem a fluid , nonrational experience , ” the company say in the picture .
In its first deterrent example , the person in the TV talk to CosmOS in their car and asks the assistant to turn up the heat at home . In the same inquiry , they also need to have sex when mass are come over tonight .
We ’re also instantly remind that Humane is once again pitch a sight more than a product : The logo on the steering wheel is blurred out and there ’s a note saying it ’s “ for illustration purposes only . Does not reflect available elevator car functionality . ”
Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Other function - case examples in the video let in asking for takeout restaurant passport , ask for a recipe that the user already determine the day before , and asking a question about a sports biz . The smart talker used in the video is also confuse out .
On the telecasting , Humane is pitch a multimodal and multi - step enjoyment case . For case , you could necessitate how many goal a soccer role player has score this season . The AI assistant is hypothecate to sympathize who you are verbalise about based on the musician on the concealment and then reply your original question .
As for the smartphone desegregation , the demo remind me of Apple ’s pitch fora better Siripowered by Apple Intelligence at WWDC earlier this year . In Humane ’s case , CosmOS understand what ’s on your screen and can interact with your calendar in the background .
Humane claim that third - party developer will be able to ramp up integrations between CosmOS and their “ agents , data , and Service . ” In reality , the demonstration video feels more like a sales pitch — to see if there ’s any party out there that would be concerned in acquiring Humane and repurposing Humane ’s software in their own products .
