Friend is a startup dedicated to developing AI-driven digital companion necklaces, priced at $99. Recently, Friend announced that the first batch of products, originally scheduled for shipment to pre-order users in the first quarter, will be delayed until the third quarter. The company's co-founder and CEO, Avi Schiffman, stated in an email to customers that the current design is not yet complete and requires some necessary improvements. Schiffman mentioned, 'While I very much hope to ship in the first quarter of this year, I'