Some of you guys may recall Vinci, the company that
successfully kickstarted their Vinci 1.5 Smart Headphones back in November
2016. Well, apparently the AI-focused audio technology company has a new goal
in mind – reinvent headphones again, with their Vinci 2.0.
This revolutionary second generation smart in-ear
headphones are aimed at the active fitness community as it comes in a
lightweight package (they weigh less than 90g), that is both secure and
sweatproof yet incorporates unique headphone features such as 3G cellular
connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth, up to 32GB of local music storage, fitness
sensors and trackers, a voice and gesture control interface and more.
With this advanced pair of headphones users will be
able to go for a run without carrying their smartphones while still being able
to access their music (both online and offline). Besides, they can also make
phone calls, track their fitness performance and even sync it with Amazon Alexa
for additional features and services. All of that directly from their
standalone Vinci 2.0 headphones for a completely phone-free and hands-free
workout experience. Furthermore, all of Vinci 2.0’s features can be voice
controlled through two voice AI assistants that are built-in directly into the
headphones — Vinci and Alexa!
The Vinci 2.0 will indeed be the world’s first smart
headphones to feature a built-in AI assistant that utilizes biosensing hardware
and neural network learning algorithms. Whenever users listen to music and make
voice commands, Vinci collects and analyzes user data such as heart rate and
current location in order to familiarize itself with your music and lifestyle
preferences.
Basically, the more you use Vinci, the smarter it
gets at providing music content and voice assistance that is tailored to the
moment, whether you are taking a walk, out for a jog, or on your commute. While
Vinci may look and feel like regular in-ear headphone, it actually acts like a
computer.
Vinci’s 2.0 will be powered by a Mediatek quad-core
Cortex A7 processor (the kind of processor found in smartphones and tablets)
paired with 1GB of RAM. This hardware allows them to run Vinci’s highly
customized (Android-based) OS and UI which enables users to voice control their
music, make phone calls, get calendar alerts, ask for health and workout
statistics, and sync with Amazon Alexa for access to more than 12,000 skills
and services (weather, directions, and more).
These headphones will also be the first ones to come
with built-in 3G cellular and WiFi connectivity so that all of Vinci’s features
are available to users no matter where their on-the-go lifestyles take them.
Music content, songs, and playlists can be accessed by simply logging into your
Spotify, SoundCloud, or Amazon Music account directly on your headphones. If
you instead prefer having your music offline with you, the Vinci 2.0 will also
come with up to 32GB of built-in storage, so you can save your music locally
and listen to your favorite songs anywhere you go.
All of these features have been expertly designed to
fit into one sleek and stylish device that’s lightweight (<90g), comfortable
(premium materials and customizable ear plugs/fins), and easy to use thanks to
Vinci’s intuitive voice and gesture control interface. You can simply wear
Vinci’s in-ear heaphones and use voice commands or quick hand gestures (waves,
swipes, etc.) to control your music experience. Vinci 2.0 is also the first
headphone to feature a 1-inch OLED display for extra style and interactivity.
All of these features should make the Vinci 2.0 the perfect all-day companion
for your on-the-go music, fitness, and lifestyle needs
