🧷 Can Humane’s new pin replace phones?

It’s Sunday, November 26 — people are talking about Rosalynn Carter’s legacy, the ambitious new tech gadget made by Humane, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🇺🇸 What is Rosalynn Carter’s legacy?

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter died last week at age 96. Many remember her for her activism; others criticize her expansion of the First Lady's role.

🇺🇸 CNN remembers Rosalynn Carter’s amazing mental health activism and philanthropy. She and Jimmy were incredible activists after Jimmy's presidency.

🇺🇸 NPR says she also loved politics and was a perfect wife to Jimmy — she was the first First Lady to sit in on cabinet meetings!

🇺🇸 Michelle Obama paid tribute by saying that Rosalynn set the tone for all First Ladies who followed. Her biggest legacy is the lives she touched, not her accolades and awards.

🇺🇸 But The Guardian notes that her influence was controversial. She had a big role in Jimmy Carter's presidency, despite being unelected — is that really what we want from a First Lady?

🧷 Can Humane’s new pin replace phones?

Humane’s new gadget, an AI-powered pin, has people talking. Some say it's the future; others call it a pricey gimmick. Is it a game-changer or a flop?

🧷 Humane’s pin is designed to free people from screens. Fast Company is skeptical: The device seems overhyped.

🧷 You can watch the unveiling of the device here.

🧷 Ars Technica thinks the position of the pin’s camera — pointed right at people’s faces — is worrying from a privacy standpoint

🧷 But maybe people should cut the pin some slack? Mashable writes that you shouldn't expect the first generation of a tech product to be flawless.

🧷 The NYT was cautiously optimistic: Using the pin was “equal parts magical and awkward”.

Quick hits

❄️ A winter storm system put 14 million Americans on a winter weather watch. (NBC News)

⚫ A landslide in the Himalayas collapsed a portion of the tunnel in Uttarakhand, trapping 41 construction workers underground. (BBC)

📉 Big companies are pulling their ads on X in response to Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post. (NYT)

🏈 Michigan beat Ohio State to become the first Big Ten team to win 30 straight regular-season games. (ESPN)