According to The Information, Apple is reportedly developing a wearable pin with artificial intelligence that could be released in 2027 with an estimated 20 million units. The device is shaped like a round disc that is slightly thicker than an AirTag and has a glass and aluminum shell that hooks onto garments.

According to reports, the device would have a speaker, three microphones, two cameras, and a physical button. It would likely pair with devices like iPhones to provide access to the audio, video, and photo data it is gathering. It's easy to imagine a device that can search up information from your phone or ask inquiries while on the go using whatever results from Apple's collaboration with Google's Gemini AI, according to CNet.

The idea of a wearable AI device is not new; many companies, such as note-taking specialists Memories.ai, are experimenting with it. The praise and life-logging business Looki, but not every endeavor in the area has been fruitful.

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Humane, a company founded by former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, attempted and failed to create a trend with its $699 AI pin. In the end, HP purchased the technology underlying Humane's expensive pin.

However, Apple may be well-positioned for success in this quickly evolving market given its record for producing wearables that are less costly and swiftly iterate new technology year after year. There have also been rumors that Apple is developing smart glasses and a ring.

There might be competition. Former Apple designer Jony Ive is developing a small-form AI hardware device for OpenAI.