Acer enters the wearable market with smart ring and interpreter earbuds
More than just PCs: Acer has announced its first smart ring and earbuds with real-time translation function at Computex in Taiwan.
Acer announces smart ring and earbuds with interpretation function
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Acer is gradually expanding its product portfolio: Desktops, notebooks and monitors were initially followed by e-bikes and scooters. Now Acer Gadget, an Acer subsidiary, has announced its first smart ring and earbuds with two-way real-time translation at Computex in Taiwan.
Acer “Free Sense Ring” without subscription model
The Taiwanese manufacturer has thus entered the wearable market: Weighing around 2 to 3 grams, the “Free Sense Ring” represents Acer's first smart ring, which can be considered an alternative to the smart ring pioneer Oura, as well as Samsung's Galaxy Ring and others. Similar to Samsung's model and that of Amazfit, the functions of the smart ring are not tied to a monthly subscription.
Like its competitors' models, the ring is made from an “ultra-light titanium alloy” and can record the user's health data. According to Acer, the ring can record the wearer's heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels and sleep quality. The collected data is displayed in an accompanying smartphone app, which is also supposed to suggest personalized wellness recommendations.
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Acer AI TransBuds: real-time translator in the ear
The “AI TransBuds” are 61.5 gram wireless earbuds designed to “simplify multilingual conversations”. According to the manufacturer, they can translate up to 15 foreign languages – including German, English, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese – in real time.
“The earbuds only need to be worn by one person to enable effective translation. This makes them ideal for casual conversations, business meetings, livestreams or online learning sessions,” says Acer. The earbuds will also support live captioning and transcription, allowing users to follow conversations in real time and review them later.
In terms of hardware features, the earbuds have a 50 mAh battery, a charging cradle with a 400 mAh battery and Bluetooth 5.4 for connecting to a smartphone or notebook.
Acer has not announced prices or availability for the new products. According to Acer, “the AI earbuds and the smart ring are not currently planned in Germany”.
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