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Former Apple engineers launch privacy-focused AI wearable that only activates on manual tap, positioning it as a safer alternative to always-listening AI gadgets.

Former Apple engineers launch privacy-focused AI wearable that only activates on manual tap, positioning it as a safer alternative to always-listening AI gadgets.

3 Key Points

  1. Two ex-Apple Vision Pro developers created an AI wearable designed with privacy as its core feature, requiring manual tapping to activate rather than always listening

  2. The device's form factor resembles an iPod Shuffle, suggesting a minimalist design approach focused on simplicity and portability

  3. The wearable aims to address privacy concerns that have plagued other AI gadgets and wearables in the market by eliminating constant audio recording

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