Welcome to the World of Audio Computers | Jason Rugolo | TED

The ability to adjust ambient sound volume for conversations and real time translation is incredible. What a time to be alive.

Jason derulo been real quiet since jason regulo dropped

This concept and hardware - I think - could be a "game changer" in the translation space. Meaning visiting a foreign country and having this in your ear for every conversation.

“Her” was a documentary

As a quadriplegjc person, I would love to wear it all day. Man, what a magical technology! ❤❤❤

Imagine a scenario where 5 people next to each other are trying to voice text at the same time. I'm keen to understand how would this device maintain privacy in that scenario?

Cool. I'm sold. Audio, makes all kinds of sense.

So this is more of a concept than a completed device

Literally the movie her in real time. Can’t wait

This is a sales pitch. "Not our product" (sells the only product that works well). "Private" (has to ask loud questions) Wearing earbuds all day, is terrible for your ears health.

MKBHD: This is the second worst product I have ever reviewed.

This doesn't solve the bigger issue is that we spend too much time interacting with tech, instead of the real world. In fact, this further normalises it, by further integrating intrusive tech into our lives! Regardless, isn't it obvious this is the way voice-activated tech is heading? Hardly visionary.

I think everyone one under values the privacy aspect of inputting information into our phones. The reason all those people felt comfortable interacting with their phones in the coffee shop is because is private. I would recommend to any company working on something like this to focus on finding a private way of speaking to your device. Imagine if any time you were on the train, or bus (even at home with your family) and wanted to do something on your phone, a big screen would appear that let everyone see what you are doing. I know other people can't hear what the device is saying, but they can deduce what you are doing from your commands. Any time I want to interact with the device in public, I dont want to have to do some mental calculus of if whether I should be saying this out loud. That is friction. I mean even simple things like messaging my wife that I love her and will be home soon, I don't want other people rolling their eyes. I am probably more socially anxious than most, but everyone has their limits. Neverthless, I think this device is an awesome idea and people would love it.

I was absolutely blown away by the movie 'Her' when I watched it for the first time! Can't stop thinking about how amazing it would be to have something like that in real life. And now that it's actually in development, I'm beyond excited! Imagine having your own voice assistant with custom voices of your loved ones, even those who have passed away like your mom or dad. It's mind-blowing! 🙌

First thought is after seeing this product (ik this is more about the concept of audio computers but this comment is talking about the product specifically), look slightly weird, how does it affect your hearing and does it heat up. Havent watched the full video but ill see if those points are addressed

To me, talking has never felt "normal". I rejoiced when email etc was introduced. Count me out.

I see a lot of people not understanding how great this will be. An assistant like this who can understand context and perform tasks while literally always being a word away is gonna be phenomenal. Not to mention the audio benefits shown at the end. Separating out audio of voices and lowering babies crying is insane. We’re in for some crazy tech.

Mind blowing! This is the future I want to live in! The 'mixed audio reality' demo was awesome. I can imagine using this to focus in noisy environments or even learn a new language while I'm out and about.

Fasinating innovation

pre recorded af 😂