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Imagine being late for an important presentation at work, with a brilliant idea coming up for the project but no time to stop. Additionally, an appointment was canceled unexpectedly, requiring urgent rescheduling. You try to handle everything via your cell phone's voice assistant, but things go wrong due to misunderstandings in the commands. Does this sound familiar? With the headphones Iyo One, you would be able to avoid these setbacks. Combining cutting-edge technology with personalized comfort, they promise an experience like no other. 5x6ax
What is Iyo One? 5s1t73
A very small “audio computer” that you can “talk to like a friend”. Perhaps this is one of the biggest innovations so far, being a revolution in the way we connect with technology, transforming headphones into an intelligent extension of our minds and needs.
O Iyo One had its proposal presented publicly for the first time in TED Talks with the creator himself Jason Rugolo. However, although the news took many by surprise, this was an old topic for some. In 2021, the Business Insider reported that A, parent company of the Google, had been developing a project for a very revolutionary hearing device for six years. Until then, the project was known by the codename Wolverine, which aimed to create a pair of super-powerful headphones. Gaining traction within Google's prestigious R&D lab, the initiative seemed to be one of those rare ideas that could turn into a real product.
It was then that, to become independent, a startup was built under the name of Iyo and since then, it has raised around $21 million in funding from big names like A, Lockheed Martin and Horizons Ventures to invest in Iyo One. It continues to be the company's pillar, but it is interesting to note that there is still a second project that is already on sale: another pair of headphones, but with a focus on audio professionals.
The conception of this technology was born out of Rugolo's own conviction that people could enjoy less screen time, which is a subject that has been debated for years and one of the main disadvantages of the digital age. However, he also sought to emphasize that the purpose of Iyo One is to improve current devices, not replace them.
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We already understand that the Iyo One They are headphones, but what sets them apart? How does it work exactly? It's literally a computer non-standard.
In addition to an ergonomic design, with silicone material and equipped with 10 microphones on metal discs, tailor-made for each , the listening experience is personalized with an operating system powered by AI, which responds to needs and vocal commands intuitively. Furthermore, the features also allow the to delegate specific tasks to the built-in assistant, from simply searching for information, or organizing task lists to playing music, for example. And if you're in a noisy environment, the device can filter out unwanted sounds and amplify what's important to you, becoming a true personal assistant. You don't need to have anything on hand, just communicate with him.
But if you're still wondering about the difference between it and voice assistants we already know like Crab, Google Assistant and Alexa, Iyo One stands out for not needing specific commands. It uses advanced language models and machine learning to understand your intentions and interact naturally, as if you were chatting with a friend. There are no limitations on words and you don't run the risk of having to rephrase a sentence or avoid asking for something you want, imagining that the system won't understand because it's beyond its capacity.
We need a completely new kind of computer – one that speaks our language, rather than forcing us to speak the language of taps and clicks. (…) A computer that we can talk to, but not the way you talk to Siri with loud, robotic voice commands – the way we talk to each other, with genuine, engaging conversation.
Jason Rugolo, creator of Iyo One
In the future, the company's strategy also involves opening a platform so that third-party developers can create specific applications for their products. Rugolo has big ambitions to attract giants like Spotify and is willing to collaborate with companies such as Google e Amazon to integrate your AI assistants into the device. Furthermore, the focus is to compete with names like Apple and set a more modest goal for initial success: selling “tens of thousands of units” rather than “one hundred million.” Developing the mobile version of Iyo, pursuing a high-quality music service and completing the design are the priorities.
Comparisons with the AI Pin and Rabbit R1 71v42
Featured in CES 2024, Humane AI Pin, both offer the option of being used through some type of accessory other than the cell phone. It turns out that they didn't seem to please consumers that much and were heavily criticized.
O Rabbit R1, despite being released quickly, received negative reviews after reviews from technology websites. Considered just another digital assistant without major differences, many questioned the need for the gadget, especially given its high price, offering features similar to those of a cell phone. Furthermore, its basic components, such as the MediaTek Helio P35 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, along with performance problems in applications and the AI itself, raised many doubts about its usefulness.
What is understood is that the idea of the device, like that of Humane's AI Pin, is to make it easier and more practical, but, let's face it, if we didn't need to have anything at hand whenever we want to search for something or write something down, it would be the best of all worlds. The idea of Iyo One may seem similar to them, but it draws attention precisely because of its particularities and which, perhaps, may reflect the great desire of consumers.
Just the fact that it is not limited in communicating with the is already a very relevant point. In theory, Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa, if updated, could be enough, as they would be able to do the same. But they would still require access to a device. With the new device, it may be possible to ask AI to rearrange your entire work schedule without making mistakes, or send a message to someone without the risk of it being delivered incompletely. It would be enough to just have your headphones on and simply call her.
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As far as availability is concerned, the official release date is still a mystery, although it is already on pre-order. This caution is due precisely to the desire not to promise more than they can deliver and even to the hope that companies will be interested in the Iyo One. Rugolo's intention is for the first devices to be shipped before the end of the year, however, he makes it clear that maintaining quality is paramount and therefore recognizes that the possibility of delays is also real.
O Iyo One can now be booked through the official website with two options:
- WIFI 16GB – US$599 + US$59 pre-order deposit (R$3.401,86 in current conversion)
- WIFI + LTE 32GB – US$699 + US$69 pre-order deposit (R$3.970,56 in current conversion)
The colors include options that are limited to just three: ocean, polar and night (which will be presented in the future). The can also choose up to three decorative protective covers from hundreds of different colors and materials for the device.
Technical specifications 292m5w
| Córdoba | Iyo One |
| Brand | Iyo |
| U | 4nm quad-core |
| Storage | 16GB + 1GB LPDDR4 RAM or 32GB + 2GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Connectivity | 2,4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth® and GPS |
| battery life | During all day long |
| Resistance rating | IP68 (water resistance) |
| Material | Machined titanium chassis and sapphire glass on the front |
| Ear tips | Custom molded silicone |
| Colors | Ocean, polar, night |
| Additional Resources | Private voice input, email, messaging, phone calls, voice-based navigation and music playback, free access to IYO conversational apps, head tracking for virtual hearing display, rotational volume control, presence and immersion mode |
See also: Use of AI is the main trend at work for 2024, according to a report from Microsoft and LinkedIn
OpenAI launches GPT-4o, a faster, free model that can “see” with your cell phone camera
Sources: Business Insider, Axios, AV Magazine
reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 28 / 5 / 24.
