AI Assistants Belong in Your Ears, Not on Your Face
THE SO WHAT
The argument that earbuds—not glasses—are the natural home for AI assistants is a reminder that the winning interface is the one that fits existing behavior, not the most futuristic form factor. If you’re designing assistant experiences, optimize for voice-in/voice-out on audio surfaces first and treat AR displays as an add-on, not the default.
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