Friend AI Wearable Relaunches With Voice Feature at Higher Price

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Friend, an AI-powered wearable device designed to serve as a companion, has returned with a significant update. The product now includes a voice interaction feature, allowing users to have spoken conversations with the AI. Alongside this new capability, the device is being offered at a notably higher price than before. The relaunch marks a fresh push by the company to position Friend as a more advanced and interactive wearable companion.

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