Jibo was ahead of its time. Built in 2014, it aimed to be the friendly robot you welcomed into your home before smart devices became mainstream.
It couldn’t move from its spot or interact with objects. It could only wiggle and talk. Still, it captured imaginations about social robots in everyday life.
Fast forward to today. Lingverse, a company that raised $29 million in funding, is building the iKairos—a wearable AI device designed to do what Jibo couldn’t. It’s a pendant or clip-on that also fits into a table mount. The price tag will likely land between $199 and $249.
Lingverse says iKairos will “continuously observe both you and your surroundings” and act as a “personal AI guardian.” It captures your day effortlessly and generates a daily reflection. A spokesperson adds, “Every image comes from real moments the device actually captured.”
Jiawei Gu, Lingverse’s CEO, put it bluntly: “It’s the right time to combine all the stuff.” After years of fragmented smart devices, Lingverse aims to unify AI’s role in daily life.
Meanwhile, Fullive is developing wellness technology focused on recovery. Their Somni product plans a large-scale debut at CES 2027. “The environment evolves to adapt to you,” the company states, hinting at personalized, responsive wellness tech.
Samsung continues its foldable phone push with new models: the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. These devices are already shown in photographs, signaling Samsung’s confidence in foldable screens as the future of smartphones.
In the realm of smart glasses, Halliday’s G2 glasses target workplace productivity. Designed to listen in on meetings, the G2 glasses absorb conversations and summarize key points. Microphones can be toggled on with AI voice commands or switched off when idle.
The G2 glasses are camera-less, addressing privacy concerns while delivering AI-powered meeting assistance. This kind of hands-free, context-aware device points toward more practical AI wearables in professional settings.
Jibo’s dream of a social robot feels quaint now. The landscape has shifted from static gadgets to wearable, ambient AI that watches, listens, and reflects. The new generation of AI devices promises less clunky interaction and more seamless integration into daily life.
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- Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop — wired.com
- The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams | WIRED — wired.com
- From tracking to recovery: Fullive is exploring the next generation of wellness technology | VentureBeat — venturebeat.com
- Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape | WIRED — wired.com
- Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera | WIRED — wired.com
