Viaim used its stage presence at IFA 2025 in Berlin to introduce the OpenNote, a new set of AI-powered lifestyle earbuds designed to bridge productivity and leisure. Priced at $219, the over-the-ear earbuds blend premium styling, long-wear comfort, and a toolkit of AI features for users who want more than just music playback.
AI Meets Everyday Audio
Positioned as part of viaim’s broader AI productivity portfolio, OpenNote builds on the brand’s earlier RecDot earphones and NoteKit recorder. While those devices focused heavily on business settings, OpenNote leans toward balance, capturing office conversations, tracking workouts, or streaming a podcast on the commute.
The earbuds feature FlashRecord, which lets users capture audio instantly without an app or Bluetooth setup. Three recording modes cover live conversations within a 7-meter range, phone or online calls via Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, and Webex, and audio from conferences, podcasts, and online courses.
Once captured, the onboard AI transcribes recordings in real time, automatically generating summaries and extracting to-do lists. The system supports 21 languages, making it practical for both global teams and polyglot travelers.
Built for Long Days and Clear Sound
Comfort is supported by an open-ear design reinforced with aerospace-grade memory titanium, allowing secure fit and fatigue-free wear. On the battery side, OpenNote promises up to 19 hours of listening on a single charge, or 53 hours with the case. A 10-minute quick charge nets an extra three hours of playback.
For audio, each earbud houses an 18×11mm High-Polymer Racetrack Speaker Unit with Hi-Res Small Gold Label Certification and LHDC ultra-HD transmission. Users can select from 18 preset sound profiles (including Bass Boost, Treble Boost, and Podcast Mode) or fine-tune output with an 8-band equalizer. A dedicated Game Mode reduces latency for competitive sessions in titles such as PUBG.
Connectivity includes dual-device support, with automatic switching between sources.
A Growing AI Hardware Family
Viaim describes OpenNote as part of a “complete ecosystem” that now covers both office and lifestyle use. Alongside OpenNote, IFA visitors can try the $249 RecDot, which adds active noise cancellation and a bone-conduction microphone, and the $149 NoteKit, a pen-sized AI recorder that plugs into laptops. Bundles are also offered, including a RecDot + NoteKit pack for $398.
“OpenNote is more than just earbuds,” said viaim CEO Shawn Ma. “It’s a productivity partner, creative collaborator, and style statement in one.”
Availability
The viaim OpenNote is available now through viaim’s website and Amazon for $219. RecDot and NoteKit are also available separately or as part of a bundle.
