For most of the past decade, consumer electronics have marched toward ever-smarter, ever-more-personal roles in our daily lives. We followed the trends for many years, but the latest shift is more surprising than any step counter or sleep tracker: everyday gadgets are starting to behave like medical devices. The idea that a pair of mass-market earbuds can assist with mild hearing loss, or that a wristwatch can detect atrial fibrillation, […]

At CEATEC 2024, JVCKENWOOD introduced a prototype of an AI-powered wireless earbud with a built-in camera, designed to combine audio, visual input, and AI processing in a single wearable device. The concept allowed users to interact hands-free with an AI assistant based on what the built-in camera captured, without needing to use a smartphone.At CEATEC 2025, the company presented an updated prototype featuring a revised design and two new demonstrations […]