What's happening?

Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno are husband and wife. Together, they created the AIA computer programme that has been designed to think.  Pin. It weighs slightly less than a tennis ball and is made to be worn on clothing.

Tapping it allows you to talk to a virtual assistant which can answer questions, help you make phone calls or send texts. It uses a laser to project text and images on your hand.

It can also take photos and translate a conversation into another language as it takes place.

Chaudhri and Bongiorno met when they worked at Apple. Together they set up a company called Humane. Creating the AI Pin took five years and cost £195m.

Many other tech companies have been looking for something to take over from the smartphone. Some have tried headsets. But, says Chaudhri, "The future is not on your face."²

He wanted to create something which was as useful as an iPhone but less addictiveSo enjoyable that you do not want to stop.. It would work for you without the temptation to follow a link or swipe to see another TikTok video.

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The AI Pin costs £570 plus a £20 monthly subscription.

"To outsiders, it's a sci-fi fantasy," says one reporter. But many in the world of tech are very excited.

Can it live up to the hype?

Yes! Chaudhri and Bongiorno have spent many years working in tech. They would not be releasing the AI Pin if they did not think it would work.

No! When it was asked a question at its launch, the AI Pin got the answer wrong. People are not ready to give up their smartphones for the AI Pin.