Humane drops AI Pin price by $200
Humane has reduced the price of its Ai Pin from $700 to $499 due to poor sales and negative reviews, offering a 90-day return policy while exploring a potential sale.
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Humane, a startup founded by former Apple executives, has reduced the price of its Ai Pin device by $200, bringing the cost down to $499. This decision comes after the product, launched in April for $700, faced poor sales and negative reviews. Reports indicate that returns of the Ai Pin have begun to exceed sales, with an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 devices currently in users' hands. In an effort to boost sales, Humane is promoting a risk-free trial that includes a 90-day return policy and the first month of its subscription service, the Humane Plan, at no additional cost. The company has also been exploring a potential sale since May due to its ongoing struggles in the market.
- Humane has cut the price of its Ai Pin from $700 to $499.
- The device has received poor reviews and has seen more returns than sales.
- The company is offering a 90-day return policy to encourage purchases.
- Humane was founded by former Apple executives.
- The startup is exploring a potential sale amid its financial difficulties.
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