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Amazon and Meta join race for AI wearables now in focus

Competition in AI wearables is spreading beyond familiar formats to necklace-style pendants, rings, wrist devices and portable terminals. Products range from productivity-focused devices that record and summarise meetings and calls to AI companions that respond to users’ emotions. Recently launched or in-development devices highlight functions such as conversation logs, scheduling, personalised advice and emotional support. Pricing, privacy features and integration with smartphones are cited as key factors shaping market leadership.

Industry

Samsung Electronics to launch agent-type Galaxy Buds On

Samsung Electronics is preparing to launch Galaxy Buds On, clip-on wireless earbuds designed to work as an AI agent-linked device. The company says the earbuds do not block the ear and are built for long wear, with a shape-memory alloy band and sensors that automatically assign left and right. Paired with Galaxy AI-supported phones or tablets, users can launch Gemini Live by voice and use Bixby to search recorded memos. Head gestures support call pickup and alarm control, with some functions limited to One UI 9.0 or later.

AI & Enterprise

AI wearables that listen and summarise conversations spread, privacy concerns resurface

AI wearable devices that listen to daily conversations and produce summaries are spreading, reviving disputes in the United States over privacy and illegal interception. Critics say analysing spoken content itself could violate some state laws even if no audio file is stored. Amazon has unveiled Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, while Apple plans new Apple Watch features. Lawyers say continuous listening and written summaries may still be classed as interception without consent.