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Introducing the first subtle computing interface, Voicebuds. A device that hears only you, even at your quietest. Available for preorder now.

@ianbach +1! first subtle voice interfaces shipping this spring, will feel magical

The biggest problem about voice remains. It’s awkward/insecure around other people and in loud environments it’s almost unworkable. But for work and productivity I think it’s gonna come to the fore, and the cultural norms around talking to a device in public may change quickly too.

After years of being a voice UX cynic - I think we’re actually almost there. In the next year the tech will become fluid enough to be truly conversational and it will meet the emerging nature of vibe-doing everything. I’ve already started to use voice in smaller workflows at work. When it works, it’s quicker, easier and actually more fun.

@__smiz I usually use transparency mode or just wear one bud at a time in the office! Open ear is great tho, definitely an option for future products but might be a little while.

@subtlecomputing Hi! I’m very interested in these earbuds, but do you have any plans for open-ear designs? Earbuds feel a bit too antisocial for an office. I’d like to have something I don’t have to put on and off.

@DataDeLaurier @Scobleizer @TylerNChen 😂

So basically we’re going back to the days of the Bluetooth earpiece days when you’d think someone was just talking to themselves in public, insane, but somehow well dressed. People gonna be mumblin to opus-5, building a startup looking like they need to check in to the nearest hospital for a psych eval.

#ces2026 Report 8: Just had a demo of these. Most interesting new headphones I have seen in years. You can talk to AI with them at quieter than whisper level. @TylerNChen is standing next to me. I can’t hear what he is saying but his phone does.

@mhaeberli @Scobleizer @TylerNChen Love it, just took a look at stuff that’s out there today and the Apple Watch walkie talkie mode seems to be the closest today? But not sure if it can pair with AirPods, seems like a lot of people couldn’t get it to work here discussions.apple.com/thread/2500706…

@mhaeberli @Scobleizer @TylerNChen If you call each other on the phone while using them, then yes! We’ve had a lot of great feature requests for hearing support so we plan to add more as time goes on! Please send any suggestions our way!

Voicebuds top Engadget’s best AI hardware of CES! Real demo videos from CES coming up next, stay tuned!

@engadget Thanks for the shoutout for Voicebuds. The era of silent voice computing begins!!

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@raymond_nothing Thanks Ray!! Means a lot coming from you!

@subtlecomputing Such an exciting product!

Introducing the first subtle computing interface, Voicebuds. A device that hears only you, even at your quietest. Available for preorder now.

@MoyezRabbani They’ve got multipair, ANC, solid sound quality, plus the world’s clearest phone calls (and yes, ai below a whisper). We’re biased but we think they’re great

@subtlecomputing Apart from ai ai and ai, how are they as regular tws?

@alliekmiller @OpenAI Seems like they’ll need subtle voice input 👀

🚨 OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Health. This is for all of you who have asked ChatGPT to explain that weird rash. Or that lingering cough. Or that itchy ear. If you've been paying attention, this release isn't a surprise. @OpenAI spent all week running health-focused ads - a mom using AI to squeeze workouts into her schedule, a man using it to understand his health conditions, a woman checking if fabrics will trigger her eczema while shopping. The writing was on the wall. And if you read my 2026 AI predictions, you saw it there too. WHAT IT IS👇 ChatGPT Health is a dedicated space inside ChatGPT where you can connect medical records, Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Peloton, and other wellness apps so AI can give you answers grounded in your actual health data. It can explain lab results, prep questions for a doctor visit, compare insurance plans (good god yes!!), and spot patterns in your sleep or activity over time. Your health context stays within Health and doesn't transfer into your regular chats. OpenAI also partnered with b.well, the largest connected health data network in the US so far, for medical record access. They also (thankfully) built this new release with 260+ physicians over two years, so it can better handle escalation and safety caveats. LIMITATIONS ❌ Medical records and some app integrations are US-only. Apple Health requires iOS. Not available in EEA, Switzerland, or UK yet. 230 million people already ask ChatGPT health questions every week. The pot was already boiling. OpenAI is just building to meet demand. Waitlist is open here: openai.com/index/introduc…

Voicebuds are built for loud places like CES (seen on @WIRED)! wired.com/live/ces-2026-…?

@pw_audio Thanks for checking us out at CES!!

完全ワイヤレスイヤホンの形態ですが、「声をキャプチャする」機能をより進化させた「Voicebuds」。 耳に装着して、囁き声で話すだけでも、騒がしい場所で自分の声だけを拾ってくれます。文字起こしもできるので、メールの文面を作ったりアイデアメモにがわりにも！ #CES2026

Thanks for trying out Voicebuds @engadget !!

@jessebtyler We’re lucky to work with you and the All True crew!!!

Love this team and their approach to a familiar problem. Can’t wait to have the product. (We made their logo and site ❤️)

@pjscow 👀

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@praxis22 Voicebuds work best with Subtle dictation (type with voice in any text field) but you can use them with whatever other tools you like, which ones do you use?

@subtlecomputing Does this only work with your (presumed) AI, or does it work with any other text input?

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@subtlecomputing Reminds me of this watch watchuseek.com/attachments/68…

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@subtlecomputing I need you guys to make a voicebud that edits out my heavy breathing while I’m trying to phone call while on a run