Friend
A pendant pitched as an always-on AI companion that texts you reactions to your life. Polarising launch.
AI Score4.5
Price$99
LaunchedJul 30, 2024
Statuspreorder
Pros
- +Distinct emotional-companion angle
- +Affordable
- +Clean minimal hardware
Cons
- −Always-on recording raises consent issues
- −Limited utility beyond chat
- −Shipping delays
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