Rings, Glasses, and Companions: Audio as a Philosophy

[nihalsari]

Startups are echoing the same thesis, experimenting with rings, pendants, and screenless wearables that let users “talk to the hand.” Some efforts have failed spectacularly, but others persist — including projects inspired by the belief that constant screens have gone too far. This philosophy aligns with the thinking of Jony Ive, who joined OpenAI’s hardware push and has spoken about reducing device addiction through better design.

If OpenAI succeeds, its future devices may feel less like gadgets and more like companions — always listening, context-aware, and unobtrusive. The bet is bold: that audio isn’t just another input method, but the most natural bridge between humans and increasingly intelligent machines.

[lingriiddd]

talking to a ring still sounds weird but so did talking to phones once