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The 3 Devices That Will Battle for Your Neck: OpenAI io vs. Humane Pin vs. Rabbit R1
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The 3 Devices That Will Battle for Your Neck: OpenAI io vs. Humane Pin vs. Rabbit R1

Last Updated on August 29, 2025 by Editorial Team

Author(s): R. Thompson (PhD)

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The 3 Devices That Will Battle for Your Neck: OpenAI io vs. Humane Pin vs. Rabbit R1

It was a late Friday night. I was deep in another rabbit hole of tech news when I stumbled on the headline: OpenAI is making hardware. A pendant-shaped device, no screen, designed by Jony Ive. I blinked twice. My first instinct? This is either genius or a disaster waiting to happen. Maybe both. But as I kept reading, I couldn’t stop picturing what it’d mean for my own daily life — and yours.

The 3 Devices That Will Battle for Your Neck: OpenAI io vs. Humane Pin vs. Rabbit R1

OpenAI’s $6.5 billion purchase of io is more than a splashy deal. It’s a loud, confident bet on the future of ambient AI.

The article explores the implications of OpenAI’s entrance into hardware with the io device, which is intended to integrate AI seamlessly into daily life without the need for screens. It discusses the competitive landscape within the ambient AI market, highlights various products like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1, and delves into the potential applications of io across various environments, from healthcare to smart home technology. The author also contemplates the societal shift towards an AI-integrated existence, questioning whether users are ready to embrace this change.

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