Vinci Smart Hearable
Owning a pair of
headphones that have a touchscreen like the Vinci
“smart hearable,” might be curious about the idea. The company describes
Vinci as the first smart 3D headphones that understand the user. They’re
powered by voice recognition and artificial intelligence to double as a
personal assistant, music studio, phone, and more.
Vinci is a smart, wireless headphone that’s powered
by cloud technology and controlled via voice commands. It doesn’t need to be
hooked up to a smartphone. Features include a touchscreen display, virtual
assistant, 3D recording, location-based services, advanced noise canceling, the
ability to monitor body vitals, and more.
Music recommendations will be based on factors such
as body vitals, listening habits, activities, and preferences. The company
claims that Vinci makes “intelligent and real-time recommendations.” It’s also
capable of monitoring heart rate, counting steps, and more.
The device itself is powered by an ARM Cortex-A7
processor with 1GB of RAM and up to 32GB of internal storage. 3G support allows
Vinci to work on AT&T and T-Mobile networks. Additional features include
the ability to stream music from services like Soundcloud and Spotify, 3D
sound, advanced noise cancellation, audio transparency mode, etc.
Vinci is a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter right
now seeking to raise US$ 50,000 in 37 days. The lowest you can pledge right now to
get a Vinci with 16GB storage is US$ 99 while US$ 149 gets you a Vinci Pro with 32GB
of storage. Both feature a 1,500 mAh battery. The crowdfunding campaign for
Vinci is now live on Kickstarter.