Camera earphone ARES hits Makuake on 10月28日 with AI assistant

ARES is designed around the idea that the ear is a convenient place to put a camera: at roughly 40g with an open-ear design that leaves the ear canal unblocked, it can record from near eye level while the wearer still hears their surroundings. The body pairs that camera with an AI assistant, so the device is positioned not just to capture images but to answer questions about them on the spot, including reading and translating text such as signs or menus.

The same built-in storage — 32GB — and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity through the dedicated Glory View app let wearers review, transfer and delete footage from a phone, so recording does not end with the shot. Beyond travel, Kreta lists meetings and negotiations as use cases, backed by 142-language transcription and AI summaries of recorded audio.

Practical limits are stated plainly: video recording runs about 2 hours on the 450mAh battery, though music playback lasts about 30 hours, and the IP65 rating covers running and outdoor use. The launch is a crowdfunding one, with the Makuake project page opening on 10月28日 at 11:00 and registrations ahead of time offered up to 40% off — a signal that initial availability runs through the campaign rather than standard retail.