{"id":225,"date":"2025-09-04T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=225"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:00:35","slug":"viaim-expands-its-ai-audio-ecosystem-with-opennote-earbuds-at-ifa-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technewscentury.co.uk\/?p=225","title":{"rendered":"Viaim Expands Its AI Audio Ecosystem With OpenNote Earbuds at IFA 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"678\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">viaim, the AI hardware innovator behind a new wave of human-centred productivity devices, has officially unveiled its latest creation: the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.viaim.ai\/products\/viaim-notekit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"477\">viaim OpenNote earbuds<\/strong><\/a>. Unlike traditional earbuds, OpenNote isn\u2019t just about music\u2014it\u2019s a sleek, over-the-ear lifestyle accessory that blends <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"675\">premium style, all-day comfort, and powerful AI-driven productivity tools<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"1119\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Designed for people who want tech that looks as good as it performs, OpenNote helps users <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"850\">capture ideas, manage meetings, and organise tasks across multiple languages<\/strong>\u2014all while delivering high-quality audio for work, play, and everything in between. Whether closing deals at the office, brainstorming over coffee, or decompressing with a playlist, OpenNote is positioned as the ultimate <strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1116\">bridge between productivity and lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20629\" style=\"width: 473px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20629 \" title=\"Viaim OpenNote\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viaim-OpenNote-986x1024.jpg?resize=473%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Viaim OpenNote\" width=\"473\" height=\"491\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viaim OpenNote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1167\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Expanding viaim\u2019s AI Audio Ecosystem<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1305\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">OpenNote joins viaim\u2019s growing portfolio of AI-powered productivity audio gear. Earlier this year at CES 2025, the company introduced:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1428\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1428\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1319\">RecDot<\/strong> \u2013 professional-grade AI recording earphones, optimised for business meetings and trusted by professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1535\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1442\">NoteKit<\/strong> \u2013 a portable AI transcription and note management system that plugs directly into laptops.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1705\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">With OpenNote now in the mix, viaim completes its <strong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1611\">three-tier ecosystem<\/strong>: high-performance solutions for the office, mobile note-taking, and everyday lifestyle use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1758\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">More Than Music: Key Features of OpenNote<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"2024\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">What sets OpenNote apart is its focus on <strong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1828\">AI-powered productivity<\/strong>, wrapped in a modern, comfortable design. Built with <strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1917\">aerospace-grade memory titanium<\/strong> for a secure, fatigue-free fit, the earbuds are equally at home in the boardroom, gym, or daily commute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2049\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s inside:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2077\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Effortless Recording<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<li data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2164\">\n<p data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2164\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2095\">FlashRecord<\/strong>: Capture audio instantly with a long press\u2014no app launch required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2189\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2186\">Recording Modes<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2271\">\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2271\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2210\">Live Recording<\/em> \u2013 Conversations, interviews, or meetings (up to 7m range).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2381\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2298\">Phone Call Recording<\/em> \u2013 Save calls from Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, and Webex via the viaim desktop app.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2488\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2409\">Audio\/Video Recording<\/em> \u2013 Record clear audio from conferences, podcasts, videos, and online courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2519\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">AI-Powered Organization<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<li data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2574\">\n<p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2574\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2549\">Real-Time Transcription<\/strong> with smart formatting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2677\">\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2677\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2609\">Automatic Summaries &amp; To-Dos<\/strong> \u2013 Two hours of conversation condensed into one-minute highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2766\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2696\">21 Languages<\/strong> \u2013 Instant speech-to-text translation across 21 supported languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2795\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Battery &amp; Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2946\">\n<li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2876\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2819\">All-Day Endurance<\/strong> \u2013 19 hours on a single charge, 53 hours with the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2946\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2946\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2895\">Quick Charge<\/strong> \u2013 10 minutes of charging = 3 hours of listening.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2978\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Premium Audio Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<li data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3074\">\n<p data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3074\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3028\">18\u00d711mm High-Polymer Racetrack Speaker Unit<\/strong> with Hi-Res Small Gold Label Certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<p data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3127\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3107\">LHDC Ultra-HD Transmission<\/strong> for richer sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3200\">\n<p data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3200\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3152\">18 Preset Profiles<\/strong> plus an <em data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3179\">8-band equaliser<\/em> for custom tuning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<p data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3251\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3219\">Podcast Mode<\/strong> optimised for spoken content.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3271\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Smart Extras<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<li data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3353\">\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3353\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3287\">Game Mode<\/strong> \u2013 Ultra-low latency and FPS-optimised sound (perfect for PUBG).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<p data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3450\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3384\">Dual Device Connectivity<\/strong> \u2013 Switch seamlessly between two devices without manual pairing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3479\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A Word from viaim<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3853\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">\u201cWith OpenNote, we\u2019ve created more than just earbuds\u2014we\u2019ve built a bridge between work and personal life,\u201d said <strong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3619\">Shawn Ma, CEO of viaim<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s a productivity partner, creative collaborator, and style statement in one. Together with RecDot and NoteKit, OpenNote ensures that no matter the setting\u2014office, commute, or downtime\u2014users always have the right tool at hand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3893\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience viaim at IFA 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"4028\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Visitors to IFA can find viaim at <strong data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3948\">Booth H11.2 107<\/strong>, where OpenNote will be showcased alongside the rest of the company\u2019s lineup:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4301\">\n<li data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4179\">\n<p data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4179\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4042\">RecDot<\/strong> \u2013 AI recording earphones with studio-grade sound, active noise cancellation, and a bone-conduction mic for crystal-clear voice pickup.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4301\">\n<p data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4301\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4193\">NoteKit<\/strong> \u2013 A pen-sized AI recorder with plug-and-play transcription, compatible with both USB-A and USB-C laptops.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4335\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Pricing &amp; Availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4487\">\n<li data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4386\">\n<p data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4386\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4357\">viaim OpenNote<\/strong> \u2013 $219 (viaim.ai &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/0AF019DF-5A71-4144-AFF3-4A3FEF7B3994\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;store_ref=SB_A02577143C2OJ7SZDJDNJ-A05938892JYR79KXM6R5P&amp;pd_rd_plhdr=t&amp;aaxitk=73ca0203e25c817b67f38c30440167e8&amp;hsa_cr_id=0&amp;lp_asins=B0F9X2LGF9%2CB0F9X1G63L%2CB0F7K19K79&amp;lp_query=viaim&amp;lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&amp;ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_dlcd_logo&amp;pd_rd_w=W5wgL&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d%3Aamzn1.sym.9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d&amp;pf_rd_p=9f2b2b9e-47e9-4764-a4dc-2be2f6fca36d&amp;pf_rd_r=ZKXTXXK2M51N1W7ZZQ1V&amp;pd_rd_wg=ektUe&amp;pd_rd_r=19a86b39-d188-4194-8faf-d02a21fa6032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4414\">\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4414\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4405\">viaim RecDot<\/strong> \u2013 $249 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Assistant-Transcription-Languages-FlashRecord-Interviews\/dp\/B0F7KMG9F5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20627 \" title=\"viaim NoteKit\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/technewscentury.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/viaim-NoteKit-1024x692.jpg?resize=673%2C455&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"viaim NoteKit\" width=\"673\" height=\"455\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4487\">\n<li data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4487\">\n<p data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4487\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.viaim.ai\/products\/viaim-notekit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4434\">viaim NoteKit<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 $149 (or bundled with RecDot for $398 on Amazon)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >viaim, the AI hardware innovator behind a new wave of human-centred productivity devices, has officially unveiled its latest creation: the viaim OpenNote earbuds. 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