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The Future of AI Wearables: Enhancing The Human Experience

How the Latest AI Innovations are Making Technology an Invisible Companion in Our Daily Lives

By: Lauren Tierney, Venture Investor, Decasonic

The Tech Wearable Evolution

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech wearables, we've witnessed the proliferation of fitness trackers, "always-in" Airpods, and VR glasses, as the industry continuously adapts to the growing demand for technology that keeps us perpetually connected. However, we're now entering a new era of tech wearables driven by a singular, all-encompassing force that has captivated the world this year - Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The rise of AI wearables may seem perplexing at first. After all, AI has been an integral part of many tech wearables, whether concealed within their design or prominently advertised. Nevertheless, as AI garners attention in the realms of the world's largest businesses and governments globally, it's also making a unique entrance into the fashion industry. Over recent months, products like the Hu.ma.ne Pin, Rewind Pendant, and Ray-Ban AI glasses have hit the market, heralding a new category of wearables – the "AI wearable."

Intriguingly, companies are emerging, staking their identity in this category to set themselves apart from the well-trodden paths of fitness, gaming, and health-focused tech wearables.

To set the stage for this article, we'll take a closer look at "AI Wearables" and their functionalities, as well as my thesis for the future of wearable tech and how AI wearables will impact our lives for the better and worse.

Hu.ma.ne: Redefining Human Interaction with AI

The Hu.ma.ne AI Pin unveiled on June 3, 2023, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI wearables. This standalone device, equipped with a powerful software platform, harnesses AI to enable innovative personal computing experiences. Imran Chaudhri, former Apple product designer and co-founder, states, "Access the power of the compute while remaining present in your surroundings." The essence of this innovation lies in the potential to make technology nearly invisible, offering novel ways to interact with computing. Chaudhri envisions a future where we can engage with our digital world while partaking in the richness of our physical surroundings, revolutionizing daily activities such as managing emails while riding a bicycle or cherishing moments without a screen barrier. It's a future where AI seamlessly augments our lives, making them more efficient, accessible, and engaging. Learn more about Hu.ma.ne by watching Chaudhri’s recent TED Talk here.

Blockchain For The Billions Podcast

Episode 3 of BFTB Podcast Season 2 is LIVE!

Rebecca Barkin, co-founder of Lamina1 sat down on this week’s episode, with Lauren Tierney to discuss the #metaverse, #AR, #VR, #fandom, and much more.

View the episode preview below and listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube!

Top of Mind

• As the Bitcoin ETF approval process inches closer, institutional investors are buzzing with excitement over the rapidly maturing digital asset class. Read more about the "ozempic effect" on Venture Capital from Paul Hsu here. 

• The profound connection Taylor Swift shares with her community and fans is extraordinary. Swift is the founder of her own brand, and her journey provides invaluable insights for founders and investors alike. Read more about Lauren Tierney’s experience from the Era’s Tour Movie here.

• What's the Web3 x AI landscape all about, and where do the opportunities lie? Venture Investor, Danny Pantuso, has walked us through the freshly crafted Web3 x AI market map in a recently released video. Explore the opportunities in detail by checking it out here.

Where to Find Us

• Paul Hsu will be taking the stage at CoinAlts Conference in San Fransisco tomorrow, Thursday, October 26th. Paul will be joining the panel “Thinking in Bets: The Decision Makers’ Perspective on Avoiding The Hype and Finding Value.”

• Danny Pantuso is attending Chicago AI Conference on Thursday, October 26th. Danny will be joined by Xiaochen Zhang CEO, FinTech4Good, Dmitry Novikov, Principal Researcher at Franklin Templeton, and Amit Patel, Partner at Plug and Play Ventures on the “AI-Powered Investing: Revolutionizing the Financial Landscape” panel.

• Venture Investor, Lauren Tierney, spoke with senior reporter, Nat Rubio-Licht, from The Daily Upside on Shopify’s recent filing of AR patents for merchants. See her comments on this topic here.

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