Engadget’s latest podcast dives into the rumor that Apple is prototyping an AI pin, a wearable meant to showcase on‑device artificial intelligence. Host Devindra Hardawar and guest Cherlynn Low argue the move mirrors OpenAI’s speculative pin concept, positioning Apple ahead of the nascent market before it even reaches smart‑ring maturity.

Apple’s push reflects a broader push for always‑on AI assistants embedded in accessories, a space competitors like Google and Meta have yet to dominate. While the pin’s utility remains unclear, the discussion segues into Sony’s Bravia TV joint venture with TCL, and a recap of the recent Verizon outage that left millions offline for ten hours.

Listeners can follow the full conversation on Engadget Podcast via iTunes, Spotify, or Google Podcasts, where the hosts also tease upcoming reviews of Sony’s LinkBuds Clip and Volvo’s EX60 EV. Future episodes may reveal whether Apple’s pin materializes or if the company pivots to more conventional smart‑ring designs.