The Lenovo AI Twist PC, a concept showcased at IFA, envisions a future where voice commands control your laptop’s hardware. This goes beyond simple voice assistants, offering accessibility for those with mobility impairments and potential for a more seamless, hands-free computing experience.
Lenovo’s latest innovation, the Auto Twist PC, is a fascinating concept laptop with a twistable display and voice-activated controls. It can open and close its lid, rotate its display, and even follow you around the room, all with simple voice commands. While it’s still a proof of concept, the technology is impressive, hinting at a future where laptops are more interactive and adaptable than ever before.
The Rabbit R1, a voice-controlled AI assistant, promises to simplify our lives by eliminating the need for multiple apps. Despite its charming retro design, the device currently falls short in delivering on all its advertised capabilities. While it excels in voice-powered search queries and image generation, features like ride-sharing and food ordering lack functionality. The integration with Spotify is basic, and there are concerns regarding battery life. Nonetheless, the R1 provides an intriguing glimpse into the potential of AI-assisted devices.
Meta has unveiled the second generation of its smart sunglasses, in partnership with Ray-Ban, featuring new styles, improved usability, and enhanced integration with various apps and services. The new Meta smart sunglasses offer real-time video sharing capabilities, hands-free operation with voice commands, and augmented reality functionality.
Meta has released an update that brings deeper Apple Music integration to its Ray-Ban Meta glasses. With this update, users can now connect their Apple Music account directly to the glasses and control music playback using voice commands. The glasses also feature a new gesture that allows users to play their personal station with songs recommended to them. Additionally, Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been updated to support WhatsApp and Messenger, allowing users to use the glasses as a video camera.
