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Harvard dropout builds wearable AI companion that hangs around neck

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2 years ago

January 26, 2024

Harvard dropout builds wearable AI companion that hangs around neck

While artificial intelligence continues to proliferate in our society in many different ways, wearable AI has yet to take off, and a Harvard dropout named Avi Schiffmann is trying to change that.

He’s hoping his next project, Tab, reaches the masses.

Tab is an AI necklace potentially intended to intercede with God.

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Avi Schiffmann wearing his AI Tab necklace (Jason Carman via YouTube)

From dropout to innovator

While the success of Harvard dropouts is legendary, from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, Avi’s focus is not just on innovation but also on how technology can create solutions through collaboration. Prior to his AI necklace invention, at 17, Ari created a COVID-19 tracking website during the pandemic, which drew tens of millions of people every day.

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He went on to be a youth ambassador to the U.N. and received a Webby Award. Despite the easy advertising dollars he could have capitalized on, he refused to cloud his website with advertising because he did not want to profit off others during a pandemic. At age 19, he created Ukraine Take Shelter, a website that matched 100,000 displaced Ukrainians with welcoming homes. Now all his efforts are in making Tab a success.

Avi Schiffmann giving a speech (Avi Schiffmann)

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What is Tab?

Tab is a small, circular pendant that hangs around your neck and listens to you and those around you. With a battery that runs for 30 hours on each charge, it uses a microphone and Bluetooth to transmit the audio it picks up to your phone, which then goes to the cloud, where ChatGPT transcribes these conversations.

Once transcribed, a variety of AI models will glean insights specific to and for you. Tab is supposed to be a combination of therapist, life coach and perhaps even God. The idea is that the transparency between yourself and Tab lacks the subjectivity or judgment that one might face with oneself or other humans — and acts more like the transparency one might face with God.

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How the device listens to you and reflects on your actions

Though the user experience (UX) is still under development, the two-way communication between the user and Tab is where the value can be found: you get bits of insights or information when you need them, with or without your prompt. Where therapists or life coaches only hear what patients or customers tell them, the Tab is listening and reflecting on what the wearer is doing most of the time. Therefore, you are getting insights in a consistent and radical way.

You might ask, who would allow themselves and the world around them to be transcribed and deconstructed 24/7? The $100,000 in early units sold at $600 for each Tab, which includes a year of service (at $50 per month) indicates there is a public interest. Despite AI wearables failing to launch or rather reaching a tipping point as a part of the cultural zeitgeist, Ari was able to raise $1.9 million on a valuation of $15 to $20 million for Tab.

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Big brother or best friend? Will privacy be protected?

For those who are already concerned about wearing a device and listening to every potentially embarrassing babble coming out of your mouth, fear not. Ari promises that the company will not store, sell, or share its user data.

The business model for Tab may shift in the future so that the pendant itself is free of charge and the costs offset by the service subscription. We may finally have the ultimate solution to writer’s block — or maybe even “life” block with an AI friend who is not only always around but also evolves with us one conversation at a time.

How can you get your hands on Tab?

You can preorder Tab and, according to the official website, the device will ship out sometime this year.

Kurt’s key takeaways

Tech companies are scrabbling to create a wearable AI that “sticks.” It seems like a maverick Harvard dropout may have found the perfect blend of usability and portability in Tab. While the concept of being listened to for the majority of one’s day might be a tough pill to swallow for those wary of being under surveillance or unwilling to evolve, Tab’s creator has the intention of empowering each wearer with the power of clarity through AI. The tech world awaits with bated breath as Tab is slated to ship out its preorders in 2024.

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YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs

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49 minutes ago

December 12, 2025

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YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs

The YouTube watch screen has been given a new look on TVs. The redesign aims to provide a “more intuitive experience with easier navigation,” according to YouTube’s announcement, relocating the video title and several controls, and adding a new “Description” button to access creator information and other video features.

I’m already seeing the update on my own Nvidia Shield Pro streaming box and native Phillips TV OS, and I do think it makes it easier to find specific video features and controls. My colleague Thomas Ricker says he isn’t seeing the redesign in Apple TV’s YouTube player, however, so they may still be rolling out. These changes are pretty delayed, considering YouTube announced in April that they would arrive “this summer.”

Videos on the YouTube app for TV will now show the title in the top left corner of the screen instead of just above the video scrubber at the bottom of the page, and the title can no longer be clicked to open comments, metadata, and information about the creator. Instead, those controls are now available by clicking the new “Description” button. The channel thumbnail and subscribe function have also been separated into two buttons, with the creator’s thumbnail now taking users directly to their channel.

Controls have been reorganized into distinct groups under the video scrubber: Channel, Description, and Subscribe on the left, Previous, Pause/Play, and Next in the center, and Like, Dislike, Comment, Save, Closed Captions, and Settings placed into two groups on the right. YouTube says the Subscribe button will remain visible to subscribers, adapting to flag pay-gated content or alert users to new live streams. A “Multiview” control has also been added for live sports content, while Music and Premium subscribers will see a new “Display Mode” control.

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Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene

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1 hour ago

December 12, 2025

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Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene

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Holiday travel and winter storms create risky moments for drivers and families. Stress rises fast during emergencies, and describing the scene to 911 can feel overwhelming.

Now, a new Android feature closes that gap by providing live visual information that helps responders act with speed and accuracy.

If you use an iPhone, Apple offers a similar tool through its Emergency SOS Live Video feature. You can learn how it works right here.

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Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 a secure live view of the scene, so responders understand what is happening right away. (Cyberguy.com)

What Android Emergency Live Video does

Google is rolling out Android Emergency Live Video to give dispatchers a secure view of the scene during an active call or text. A dispatcher can request a live video stream through your phone when it is safe for you to share it. With a single tap, you can stream real-time video that helps responders understand what is happening.

This can help during car accidents, medical emergencies or fast-moving hazards such as wildfire conditions. Live video can also help dispatchers guide you through steps that save lives, such as CPR, until responders arrive.

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How the Android Emergency Live Video feature works

Android designed this tool to work with no setup. When you call or text 911, the dispatcher reviews the situation. If they decide video would help, they will send a request to your phone. You see a clear prompt that lets you choose whether to start the secure stream. The feature uses encryption and gives you full control. You can stop sharing at any moment.

The feature works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer with Google Play services. It is rolling out across the U.S. and select regions in Germany and Mexico. Google plans to expand coverage with more public safety partners.

How to use Emergency Live Video on Android

You cannot turn this feature on in advance. It appears only during an active 911 call or text.

1) Call or text 911 on your Android phone. The dispatcher reviews your situation.

2) Watch for a request on your screen. If the dispatcher decides live video will help, they send a prompt to your device.

3) Tap the notification that appears. You will see a clear message asking if you want to share live video.

4) Choose Share video to start streaming. This opens your camera and begins a secure live feed.

5) Tap Stop sharing at any time. You stay in control the entire time and can end the video at any time.

With one tap, you can choose to share real-time video during a 911 call or text which gives dispatchers the clarity they need to guide you. (CyberGuy.com)

Why Emergency Live Video on Android matters now

Emergencies create confusion. Sharing details verbally takes time and can lead to miscommunication. Video removes guesswork. Responders gain clarity in seconds, which can speed up help and improve outcomes. This tool builds on Android’s safety features, including Satellite SOS, Fall Detection and Car Crash Detection.

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Alastair Breeze, a Software Engineer for Android, tells CyberGuy that the team built this feature with one goal in mind. “Providing people peace of mind is at the core of Android’s safety mission. Android Emergency Live Video gives you the ability to securely share real-time video to provide dispatchers the critical eyes-on-scene context they need to assist in emergencies.”

What this means to you

If you carry an Android phone, this feature adds another layer of protection during moments that demand quick action. You stay in control of when the video is shared. You also get a simple way to show the situation when describing it feels impossible. Faster clarity can lead to faster help, which can shape how an emergency ends.

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The feature works on Android phones running Android 8 or newer and helps responders act faster during emergencies when seconds matter. (Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com / USA TODAY)

Kurt’s key takeaways

Android Emergency Live Video brings real-time awareness to moments when every second matters. It gives responders a clear view, so they can guide you through urgent steps if necessary. Most of all, it adds peace of mind during situations no one plans for.

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Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on “FOX & Friends.” Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.

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The Game Awards 2025: all the news and announcements

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13 hours ago

December 11, 2025

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The Game Awards 2025: all the news and announcements

The Game Awards are back once again to showcase a metric ton of commercials, provide the gaming public with their monthly dose of Muppets, and validate gamers’ opinions on which title should be named the Game of the Year. I don’t wanna say it’s a foregone conclusion what this year’s GOTY will be — Silksong may surprise us — but it’s pretty obvious that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the frontrunner and for good reason. It’s netted 12 nominations, the most out of this year’s contenders, including all five craft awards (Direction, Art, Music and Score, Narrative, and Audio Design).

On the announcements side, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games are planning something related to the Tomb Raider series. Keighley also probably had plans to reveal big news about Resident Evil: Requiem, but unfortunately it got spoiled early thanks to some leaked key art on the PlayStation Store. Here’s all the news, announcements, and trailers from The Game Awards 2025.