This ‘audio computer’ fits in your ear

The IYO One is billed as the world's very first ‘audio computer’. — AFP Relaxnews

A new kind of “audio computer” has emerged, taking the form of a pair of wireless earbuds and based on the idea of communicating by voice with various forms of artificial intelligence. The wearer can then converse with these agents for assistance, to translate languages or even remotely control their smartphone.

The Californian start-up IYO is causing a stir with its ground-breaking AI earbuds. Behind the initiative is Jason Rugolo, a former Google X engineer, who recently shared his vision of what he describes as an “audio computer” in a TED talk.