Parent company TikTok has released its first wireless headphones
By ForGeeks ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is making a bold move into artificial intelligence, joining other tech giants. The company is not only reorganizing its workforce, cutting hundreds of jobs, but also expanding into wearable devices controlled by artificial intelligence.
ByteDance’s parent company, TikTok, is making a bold move into artificial intelligence.
In its latest move, ByteDance is diving into hardware, releasing its first headphones, Ola Friend Buds, which will initially only be available in China. These earbuds connect directly to ByteDance’s generative AI assistant Doubao, the country’s most popular GenAI app, with 47 million monthly active users.
The Ola Friend Buds are designed as personal audio assistants, allowing users to interact with Doubao without using a smartphone. Whether you’re traveling, learning English, listening to music, or just looking for company, the headphones are a versatile companion.
Ola Friend Buds are the ultimate companion.
To unlock all the features, users must download the Doubao mobile app, which will allow them to activate the assistant by saying “Doubao Doubao Doubao.” The headphones weigh just 6.6 grams, come in four colors: purple, silver, black and white, and are priced at around $170. Shipments will begin on October 17, with a global release yet to be confirmed.
The earbuds will begin shipping on October 17, with a global release yet to be confirmed.
