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# Smartphones: The Unseen AI Powerhouses of Tomorrow
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/smartphones-the-unseen-ai-powerhouses-of-tomorrow/
- Published: 2024-04-23T00:03:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:30:45.000Z
- Description: Think the AI revolution needs fancy new gadgets? Think again. The most groundbreaking AI tool might already be in your pocket.
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

Think the [AI](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ai-speaker/) revolution needs fancy new gadgets? Think again. The most groundbreaking AI tool might already be in your pocket.

Allison Johnson's exploration into converting everyday smartphones into AI wearables reveals a fundamental truth about consumer tech: sometimes, the best tool for the job is the one you already own.

In her venture, Johnson debunked the notion that specialized AI devices are necessary, finding instead that smartphones, equipped with robust processors and versatile software, are up to the task.

Experiments with various setups, including a Motorola Razr and a Google Pixel, showcased that while AI wearables like Humane’s AI Pin promise cutting-edge technology, they often don't surpass the capabilities of current smartphones. This realization prompts a significant question about the trajectory of AI in consumer tech: Are we overlooking the potential of our everyday devices to deliver the advanced AI solutions we anticipate?

Read the full article on [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/21/24134967/ai-gadgets-humane-pin-android-pixel-gemini?ref=thedigitalspeaker.com).

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