https://pinclaw.ai/news Industry news and analysis on AI wearables, open-source AI hardware, and voice-first computing. en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:04:47 GMT https://pinclaw.ai/logo.png https://pinclaw.ai/news https://pinclaw.ai/news/what-is-openclaw https://pinclaw.ai/news/what-is-openclaw OpenClaw is an open plugin protocol that lets developers extend AI wearable devices with custom skills. Here's how it works and why it matters. Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT OpenClaw press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang) https://pinclaw.ai/news/pinclaw-vs-omi https://pinclaw.ai/news/pinclaw-vs-omi Two open-source AI wearables, very different approaches. We compare Pinclaw and Omi on hardware, software, plugin ecosystem, and daily usability. Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Research press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang) https://pinclaw.ai/news/open-source-ai-hardware-matters https://pinclaw.ai/news/open-source-ai-hardware-matters Closed ecosystems held back the first generation of AI wearables. Here's why open protocols and open hardware will define the next one. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Research press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang) https://pinclaw.ai/news/voice-first-computing https://pinclaw.ai/news/voice-first-computing We were promised smart speakers would replace screens. Instead, clip-on AI devices are quietly making voice-first computing actually useful. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Research press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang) https://pinclaw.ai/news/build-ai-wearable-2026 https://pinclaw.ai/news/build-ai-wearable-2026 A practical guide to building a custom AI wearable with off-the-shelf components, open-source firmware, and the OpenClaw plugin system. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang) https://pinclaw.ai/news/ai-wearable-battery-compared https://pinclaw.ai/news/ai-wearable-battery-compared We tested battery life across six AI wearables in real-world conditions. The results might surprise you. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hardware press@pinclaw.ai (Eric Shang)