WAIC Showcases a Wave of New AI Hardware
创业邦 · wechat · 2026-07-19
This post rounds up several AI hardware announcements from WAIC and beyond: - **NetEase Youdao OpenPods AI earbuds** made their public debut, supporting real-time translation in over a dozen languages, audio transcription, automated structured summaries, and mind maps. Mass production is underway, with an official launch planned for August and overseas markets in the future. - **Moonix AI glasses** standard edition launched globally, starting at 2299 元 and weighing only 14.9 grams, featuring an active AI assistant experience centered on "frictionless recording + AI generation." - **ZTE** unveiled its Star series humanoid robots and embodied intelligence solutions. The "ZTE Xingzai" model targets commercial services, emphasizing lightweight design, adaptability to crowded spaces, and capabilities like reception, explanation, and guidance. - Other industry news mentioned includes Apple's price hikes in Japan, meland partnering with拓竹 for a 3D printing creation center, and an Indian private rocket launch.
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