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These AI powered earbuds pack a secret -- you can record and translate speech
My alter-ego is a 60's journalist called "Mary Mcbride." She wears a tan overcoat, a tatty pinstripe suit, and writes hard-hitting stories about the kind of people most journalists would avoid -- all with her trusty dictaphone, filled with interviews. Now, thanks to some very interesting-sounding AI-powered earbuds, I can get one step closer to becoming Mary. And with some very cool technology, the Viaim RecDot will even let me translate all my important interviews into a language I understand -- journalism won't know what's hit it. So the RecDot are earbuds, which means they can let you listen to your music, podcasts and audiobooks as you might expect. There's Hi-Res audio support thanks to little seen LHDC support, and there's up to 36 hours of battery life to keep you listening for longer. What sets them apart from the likes of the AirPods Pro 2 though is their ability to record meetings on a range of different platforms on your phone. They can then be stored and translated into 13 different languages. You can even do it in person -- place the buds back in their case, press a button, and they record with pickup up to 7 meters. Now that's cool. Once recorded and stored, the Viaim app can summarize your meeting (or that Pulitzer-winning interview), giving you a breakdown of what was said and what you're going to have to do after. I'm generally not entirely sure about AI in my earbuds, but this implementation sounds super interesting -- and it helps that they sound like solid ANC buds to go with it.
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These AI-powered earbuds can also act as a dictaphone with transcription when left in their case
Fancy an AI feature that's actually useful in your everyday life? Then Viaim's RecDot earbuds could be the very thing. When you're out and about they're a perfectly normal set of hi-res wireless earbuds. But they have extra powers: they can automatically record, transcribe and translate meetings and other sound sources, generating meeting summaries and to-do action lists. You can also use them to record and transcribe phone calls. You don't necessarily need to wear them to use these features either. You can capture meetings on the buds' memory chip while they're in the case as well as in your ears, as long as you leave the case open and push the red dot on it to start recording (which goes a long way towards explaining the name RecDot), and the pickup range is a promised 7 meters. The RecDot are one of three pairs of buds unveiled by the company this week. There are two other models: the Nano+, a more compact model, and the Air, which use ear hooks rather than an in-ear design. All three come with the AI features. The Viaim RecDot are being marketed as a "smarter, more efficient office experience", but if the AI features are as good as claimed then these buds could be useful to a much wider group of people. Think students recording lectures; singers recording vocal harmonies; writers conducting interviews. I'm currently in the latter category (although I also sing): I use desktop recording software for phone interviews and a small wireless mic system for in-person conversations, feeding the recordings into an AI transcription app that's almost as accurate and considerably faster than me. The prospect of a single device I can use for all of that - and that I can also use to listen to pop music on the way to work - is very compelling. The Viaim RecDot come with 36 hours of battery, 48dB active noise reduction, an AI meeting assistant and a price tag of $249, currently discounted to $236.55 (so around £185 or AU$375, although availability and official pricing in these regions isn't yet known) for an introductory period. You can find out more at viaim.ai.
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Viaim introduces RecDot, AI-powered earbuds that offer high-quality audio playback along with advanced recording, transcription, and translation capabilities, potentially transforming how we capture and process spoken information.
Viaim has introduced a groundbreaking product in the world of audio technology: the RecDot AI-powered earbuds. These innovative devices are set to revolutionize how we interact with audio, combining high-quality sound with advanced AI capabilities for recording, transcription, and translation 1.
The RecDot earbuds offer a unique dual functionality. As standard earbuds, they provide high-resolution audio playback with LHDC support and active noise cancellation of up to 48dB. With a battery life of up to 36 hours, they ensure long-lasting entertainment 12.
However, what sets the RecDot apart is its AI-powered recording capabilities. Users can record meetings, interviews, or any spoken content, either while wearing the earbuds or by placing them in their open case. The recording feature can be activated with a simple button press, and the device boasts an impressive pickup range of up to 7 meters 12.
Post-recording, the Viaim app showcases its AI prowess. It can transcribe the recorded audio and even translate it into 13 different languages. This feature opens up a world of possibilities for international communication and understanding 1.
Going beyond mere transcription, the AI assistant in the Viaim app can generate summaries of recorded meetings or interviews. It can also create to-do lists based on the content, streamlining the process of turning conversations into actionable items 2.
While marketed primarily for office use, the RecDot's potential extends far beyond the corporate world. Students could use them to record lectures, musicians for capturing vocal harmonies, and journalists for conducting interviews. The combination of high-quality audio playback and advanced recording features in a single device makes it a versatile tool for various professions and interests 2.
Viaim has launched the RecDot alongside two other models: the more compact Nano+ and the Air, which features ear hooks. All three models incorporate the AI features. The RecDot is priced at $249, with an introductory discount bringing it down to $236.55 2.
The Viaim RecDot represents a significant step in integrating AI technology into everyday consumer electronics. By combining traditional audio functionality with advanced AI capabilities, these earbuds demonstrate how artificial intelligence can enhance and simplify various aspects of our daily lives, from communication to productivity.
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