Wired AI Former Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne have unveiled Button, a $179 AI wearable that only activates when pressed. Designed to look like an iPod Shuffle, the aluminum puck houses a generative‑AI chatbot that replies aloud or via Bluetooth. The duo emphasizes privacy—no passive listening—and rapid response, positioning Button as a complementary device to smartphones rather than a replacement. Preorders are open through Y Combinator, with shipments slated for December.
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