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Friend AI Pendant Adds a Voice and Raises Its Price to $249

2026-07-30

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Summary

Friend’s second-generation AI pendant adds a built-in speaker so it can answer aloud.
The new model costs $249, compared with $99 for the text-only original.
Friend positions the device as a digital companion rather than a productivity assistant.
The update arrives as dedicated AI wearables continue trying to find a mainstream audience.

The question

Would you pay $249 for an AI pendant designed to act like a companion?

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