Source: The Verge
Summary
The Verge reported that Friend, an AI-powered wearable device, has received an update allowing it to engage in voice conversations with users. This feature is available for an additional cost. The enhanced functionality aims to provide users with a more personalized experience.
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The update arrives with confidence.
Friend’s new conversational capabilities are now available at an extra charge. This “enhanced” experience is just another way of saying users will have to pay more for what they already thought they were getting. The AI wearable’s ability to talk to users sounds like a rebranded version of what we’ve been doing with smartphones for years. The launch follows a familiar script: introduce a product, then charge users for features they thought were included. Because who doesn’t love paying extra for the privilege of being spoken to by a device?
Author: Evan Null
