You could acquire a wearable from OpenAI, and it's more than just earbuds.

      The leak reveals a behind-the-ear design featuring removable components and a metal body dubbed "eggstone," suggesting a novel type of audio device geared towards everyday use.

      An OpenAI audio wearable rumor has gained more substance, at least theoretically. According to Smart Pikachu, a leaker specializing in supply chains, OpenAI is developing a portable audio device intended for wear on the ear rather than for pocket storage.

      The same posts refer to the project by the codename Sweetpea and describe it as a behind-the-ear arrangement where most hardware remains discreetly positioned. The smaller components are reportedly detachable, resembling a wearable technology meant for prolonged use rather than standard earbuds.

      OpenAI has yet to validate the hardware, and the key details remain unclear, including pricing, the final name, and launch plans.

      The design aspects are the main draw.

      What lends credibility to this rumor is the physical description. A behind-the-ear fit could address issues commonly associated with tiny buds, such as stability when moving, optimal microphone placement, and comfort during extended use.

      One shared image appears to depict a component layout with labels indicating skin contact and signal collection, along with the presence of an ultrasonic transmitter. If genuine, the OpenAI ear wearable may offer capabilities beyond audio playback; it might be engineered to listen and sense in subtle ways, potentially clarifying why its design diverges from typical AirPods replicas.

      A shift in suppliers indicates ambition.

      Smart Pikachu also notes that the manufacturing strategy transitioned from Luxshare to Foxconn, with Vietnam being outlined as the favored production location, likely to avoid China for this device's production.

      Such supplier discussions typically surface when planning for substantial product scale. While it doesn’t guarantee the device's release, it implies that the project is being approached as a consumer launch rather than merely a lab test.

      Looking ahead.

      If the timeline mentioned in the posts is accurate, the next developments should be tangible. Enhanced images, more specific fit information, and regulatory submissions would assist in confirming how this device manages microphones, wind noise, and everyday user comfort.

      There are also claims of advanced silicon along with a combination of standard and custom chips, which will determine if Sweetpea functions chiefly as a phone accessory or as a more capable headset capable of independent processing. Once another credible source corroborates the behind-the-ear design, the focus will shift from speculation to predictions for the shopping season.

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      Meta has introduced a feature for its smart glasses that filters out background noise while amplifying human voices for clearer communication in noisy environments.

      Smart glasses, like those from Meta Ray-Ban, tend to be less effective for conversations in public settings, primarily because their microphone and speaker systems do not match the quality of dedicated earbuds such as AirPods. Fortunately, a software-driven solution is addressing the challenge of conversing in chaotic environments for users of Meta's smart glasses.

      What capabilities does it provide?

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