The Verge·2 min read·medium
Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price
D
David Imel
✦AI Summary
The AI pendant company Friend has relaunched its product with a new speaker feature, doubling the price to $249. The company previously faced public backlash and protests regarding the societal impact of AI-driven dependency.
Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship?
technologybusiness
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in