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humanistic on Wednesday announce a $ 200 terms cut to its flagship ware , the Ai Pin . The Bay Area startup , institute by two former Apple executives , has reportedly struggled to deal the product , which launch in April for $ 700 .

In a message post to its email list , Humane play up its return policy in the new sales pitch . “ Ai Pin starts at $ 499 and include your first month of Humane Plan on us , ” the ship’s company write . “ Along with a 90 - day return windowpane , it ’s completely endangerment - free to try . ”

The gimmick was poorly received by reviewer . By August , return of the Ai Pin had reportedly begun tooutpace sales , leave behind some 7,000 to 8,000 equipment in the hands of users .

The companyreportedlybegan explore a cut-rate sale in May , amid poor reviews and poorer sales .

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