18:10Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Lighter-sized Relay Q microphone controls a computer through whispers
Relay Q, an AI-enabled microphone developed by former Nothing designers, was demonstrated at IFA in Berlin. The device, which is the size of a small lighter, acts as an interface between speech and a computer. When its button is held down, the microphone can hear even words spoken in a whisper. This allows users to dictate text and issue commands to a computer in a quiet office without disturbing those around them.
The Relay Q microphone has a soft button on top that users press to begin speaking. Pressing the button 2 times triggers the Enter or send command. The device comes in silver and electric blue, as well as light blue and orange color combinations. The tip of the microphone can be removed, turning it into a small accessory that attaches to a collar using a built-in magnet. When the microphone is attached to a collar, the button on the main module must be held down to start recording. Another option is a MagSafe remote that attaches to the back of an iPhone smartphone. Relay Q works only with the Relay desktop app. The app is powered by Google Gemini. It is currently compatible only with macOS. Support for Windows and Android will be added later. The app must be granted access to other applications to carry out commands. During the demonstration, the microphone was given a whispered instruction to draft an email. The email was supposed to invite a person to collaborate as an author. The system opened Gmail and automatically drafted the invitation. The app also offers personalization options. Users can enter rules about writing style and word choice in advance. The AI then prepares text in accordance with those rules. Relay Q is currently available for preorder to early backers for $150 (about 255 manat). The package includes the MagSafe remote and a 12-month subscription to Relay Unlimited. The remote will also be sold separately as an accessory. The device is scheduled to ship in January 2027. The manufacturer says the price could increase closer to the start of sales.
The Relay Q microphone has a soft button on top that users press to begin speaking. Pressing the button 2 times triggers the Enter or send command. The device comes in silver and electric blue, as well as light blue and orange color combinations. The tip of the microphone can be removed, turning it into a small accessory that attaches to a collar using a built-in magnet. When the microphone is attached to a collar, the button on the main module must be held down to start recording. Another option is a MagSafe remote that attaches to the back of an iPhone smartphone. Relay Q works only with the Relay desktop app. The app is powered by Google Gemini. It is currently compatible only with macOS. Support for Windows and Android will be added later. The app must be granted access to other applications to carry out commands. During the demonstration, the microphone was given a whispered instruction to draft an email. The email was supposed to invite a person to collaborate as an author. The system opened Gmail and automatically drafted the invitation. The app also offers personalization options. Users can enter rules about writing style and word choice in advance. The AI then prepares text in accordance with those rules. Relay Q is currently available for preorder to early backers for $150 (about 255 manat). The package includes the MagSafe remote and a 12-month subscription to Relay Unlimited. The remote will also be sold separately as an accessory. The device is scheduled to ship in January 2027. The manufacturer says the price could increase closer to the start of sales.