Amazon Buzzes into AI Wearables Market
- Sarah Ruivivar
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Amazon's latest acquisition is creating quite the buzz!
The tech giant has snapped up Bee, an AI wearables startup known for its nifty devices that record everything you say (unless you hit mute, of course).
Bee's wearable tech, including a Fitbit-like bracelet and an Apple Watch app, is designed to transform your spoken words into reminders and to-do lists. It's like having a personal assistant strapped to your wrist!
Bee's mission is to offer a "cloud phone" experience, where your wearable mirrors your phone's notifications and accounts, making life a breeze. At just $49.99 and a $19 monthly subscription, Bee's devices are a steal compared to the pricey competition, like the $499 Humane AI Pin.
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Amazon's acquisition signals a shift towards AI wearables, stepping away from their traditional Echo speakers. With Bee employees joining Amazon, the tech behemoth is poised to dive deeper into the world of wearable AI. Meanwhile, other tech titans like OpenAI, Meta, and Apple are also exploring AI hardware, from smart glasses to more.
However, with great tech comes great responsibility—or rather, privacy concerns. Bee assures users that their data can be deleted anytime, and audio recordings aren't stored or used for AI training. But as Bee integrates into Amazon, will these policies hold up? Amazon's track record with user data, like the Ring camera debacle, leaves room for speculation.
As Amazon and Bee join forces, the world of AI wearables is set to get even more exciting. Stay tuned as we watch this space evolve into a tech playground!
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