- San Francisco startup OmiGPT is offering an $89 wearable AI device that connects to ChatGPT and can be worn on the wrist or as a necklace.
- Unlike competitors who rushed to market, OmiGPT is initially releasing developer kits to validate the device’s usefulness before a consumer launch in Q2 2025.
- The device features 64GB of storage, works with or without internet connection, and is part of a broader trend of AI wearables following disappointments from pricier options like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1.
A San Francisco startup is taking a different approach to AI wearables with OmiGPT, an affordable $89 device that connects directly to ChatGPT. Unlike its pricier competitors, the lightweight aluminum wearable can be worn on the wrist or as a necklace and features 64GB of storage, positioning itself as a practical alternative in the growing wearable AI market.
OmiGPT creator Nik Shevchenko is avoiding the pitfalls that plagued other AI wearables by first releasing developer kits rather than rushing to consumer sales. "We’re doing it a bit differently. First, we’re only shipping developer kits," Shevchenko told Decrypt. "We want to confirm the device is genuinely useful before shipping to consumers."
The compact device processes conversations when online and saves information locally when offline. According to the Omi product page, it can capture conversations, set reminders, translate speech, and mimic users’ communication style. The company states that pre-orders will ship in Q2 2025, with the device offering both local and cloud storage options with privacy controls.
Avoiding Previous Market Failures
The AI wearable market has seen notable failures with premium-priced devices. The $699 Humane AI Pin launched in November 2023 faced technical issues and poor sales, eventually leading to HP’s acquisition of Humane’s assets for $116 million in February 2025. Similarly, the $199 Rabbit R1 struggled initially but improved through software updates.
Technical Specifications and Future Plans
Inside OmiGPT is a custom printed circuit board housed in a 3D-printed case, connecting components including a microphone, rechargeable battery, power switch, and USB-C charging port as detailed in the device’s assembly documentation.
Notably, the device lacks a speaker, addressing privacy concerns about others hearing AI responses. While it can function offline, Shevchenko notes that "It can still record without internet or your phone nearby, but you’ll only get real value once it reconnects."
Looking ahead, the company plans to develop AI-powered glasses similar to Meta’s offering and explore brain-computer interface functionality. "This might sound a little arrogant, but we’re building these products for ourselves," Shevchenko said, emphasizing that user adoption, while welcome, isn’t the primary goal.
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