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The article focuses on the release details of an AI hardware product (the pendant), specifically addressing updates to its conversational capabilities and pricing structure. This centers directly on the deployment and evolution of a consumer-facing AI agent rather than general tech news or peripheral topics like connectivity standards.
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Source coveringWired
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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You
Wired1 min read

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
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