Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag
TechCrunch | 31.07.2026 02:44
Two years ago, tech founder Avi Schiffmann launched Friend, an AI wearable that you could talk to, and that would send you text messages about your day. The idea, ostensibly, was to use artificial intelligence to combat loneliness. This week, the company announced a new overhaul of the product, introducing a noticeable upgrade: a voice.
