Devices · 1h ago
Friend relaunches AI pendant with speaker at double the price
Friend, the AI pendant startup that spent $1.8M on a domain, is back with a new version featuring a built-in speaker for $199, up from $99. The device aims to provide constant AI companionship through voice conversations. The company previously raised $2.5M and ran a controversial NYC ad campaign.
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The price hike and added speaker suggest Friend is pivoting from a passive wearable to an active voice companion, but the high burn rate on marketing raises questions about long-term viability.
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Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price →
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