Wearphone Debuts at CES 2026 — A Privacy-First Wearable Built for Voice AI in the Real World
Wearphone Debuts at CES 2026 — A Privacy-First Wearable Built for Voice AI in the Real World
Wearphone Debuts at CES 2026 — A Privacy-First Wearable Built for Voice AI in the Real World
EMBARGOED UNTIL: Jan. 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. PT
EMBARGOED UNTIL: Jan. 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. PT
EMBARGOED UNTIL: Jan. 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. PT
A mask-style device designed to reduce voice leakage so people can talk to AI and take calls more freely—anywhere
A mask-style device designed to reduce voice leakage so people can talk to AI and take calls more freely—anywhere
A mask-style device designed to reduce voice leakage so people can talk to AI and take calls more freely—anywhere
LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2026 — Verne Technologies, Inc. today announced the first public unveiling of Wearphone, a mask-style wearable designed to help people use voice AI and take calls in everyday environments where privacy matters. Wearphone is being introduced publicly for the first time at CES 2026.
Voice is becoming the fastest interface to AI—but in open offices, cafés, airports, and shared spaces, speaking out loud can feel exposed. Wearphone is built to address that reality by reducing voice leakage from the wearer’s speech while aiming to keep communication clear to the person on the other end of a call.
“Text is slow, but voice is exposed—especially as we start talking to AI more often,” said Daiki Takeuchi, Founder & CEO of Verne Technologies, Inc. “Wearphone is our attempt to make voice practical in the real world, by protecting speech in everyday environments. I dropped out of Minerva University and started Verne at 21 because I believe the next computing shift is voice-first—and privacy has to be built in from day one.”
LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2026 — Verne Technologies, Inc. today announced the first public unveiling of Wearphone, a mask-style wearable designed to help people use voice AI and take calls in everyday environments where privacy matters. Wearphone is being introduced publicly for the first time at CES 2026.
Voice is becoming the fastest interface to AI—but in open offices, cafés, airports, and shared spaces, speaking out loud can feel exposed. Wearphone is built to address that reality by reducing voice leakage from the wearer’s speech while aiming to keep communication clear to the person on the other end of a call.
“Text is slow, but voice is exposed—especially as we start talking to AI more often,” said Daiki Takeuchi, Founder & CEO of Verne Technologies, Inc. “Wearphone is our attempt to make voice practical in the real world, by protecting speech in everyday environments. I dropped out of Minerva University and started Verne at 21 because I believe the next computing shift is voice-first—and privacy has to be built in from day one.”
LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2026 — Verne Technologies, Inc. today announced the first public unveiling of Wearphone, a mask-style wearable designed to help people use voice AI and take calls in everyday environments where privacy matters. Wearphone is being introduced publicly for the first time at CES 2026.
Voice is becoming the fastest interface to AI—but in open offices, cafés, airports, and shared spaces, speaking out loud can feel exposed. Wearphone is built to address that reality by reducing voice leakage from the wearer’s speech while aiming to keep communication clear to the person on the other end of a call.
“Text is slow, but voice is exposed—especially as we start talking to AI more often,” said Daiki Takeuchi, Founder & CEO of Verne Technologies, Inc. “Wearphone is our attempt to make voice practical in the real world, by protecting speech in everyday environments. I dropped out of Minerva University and started Verne at 21 because I believe the next computing shift is voice-first—and privacy has to be built in from day one.”
What you can see at CES 2026
What you can see at CES 2026
What you can see at CES 2026
1) Voice AI Wearable Experience (Hands-On Design Mock)
1) Voice AI Wearable Experience (Hands-On Design Mock)
1) Voice AI Wearable Experience (Hands-On Design Mock)
CES attendees can pick up, touch, and wear the design mock around the neck (not on the mouth) while using earphones to try “beyond-privacy” voice experiences.
The experience includes voice-driven tasks such as message replies, timers, calculations, and reminders, with Verne developing its in-house AI software “AndyAI” to power these scenarios.
Verne will also demonstrate “voice vibe-coding”: speaking prompts into existing tools (e.g., Lovable, Uizard) to show a magical-feeling flow from voice input to an instantly generated prototype.
CES attendees can pick up, touch, and wear the design mock around the neck (not on the mouth) while using earphones to try “beyond-privacy” voice experiences.
The experience includes voice-driven tasks such as message replies, timers, calculations, and reminders, with Verne developing its in-house AI software “AndyAI” to power these scenarios.
Verne will also demonstrate “voice vibe-coding”: speaking prompts into existing tools (e.g., Lovable, Uizard) to show a magical-feeling flow from voice input to an instantly generated prototype.
CES attendees can pick up, touch, and wear the design mock around the neck (not on the mouth) while using earphones to try “beyond-privacy” voice experiences.
The experience includes voice-driven tasks such as message replies, timers, calculations, and reminders, with Verne developing its in-house AI software “AndyAI” to power these scenarios.
Verne will also demonstrate “voice vibe-coding”: speaking prompts into existing tools (e.g., Lovable, Uizard) to show a magical-feeling flow from voice input to an instantly generated prototype.
2) Voice Privacy & Call Quality Demo (Technical Demo Unit)
2) Voice Privacy & Call Quality Demo (Technical Demo Unit)
2) Voice Privacy & Call Quality Demo (Technical Demo Unit)
To illustrate voice-leakage reduction and call clarity, Verne staff will wear the technical demo unit (attendees will not wear it) and run side-by-side comparisons.
A nearby microphone will capture the difference, and the effect will be visualized on a large monitor as the waveform shrinks, making the change easy to understand on the show floor.
The demo also includes a real call flow—connecting Wearphone to one device and calling another—so attendees can listen via earphones and experience call audio quality in a noisy environment.
To illustrate voice-leakage reduction and call clarity, Verne staff will wear the technical demo unit (attendees will not wear it) and run side-by-side comparisons.
A nearby microphone will capture the difference, and the effect will be visualized on a large monitor as the waveform shrinks, making the change easy to understand on the show floor.
The demo also includes a real call flow—connecting Wearphone to one device and calling another—so attendees can listen via earphones and experience call audio quality in a noisy environment.
To illustrate voice-leakage reduction and call clarity, Verne staff will wear the technical demo unit (attendees will not wear it) and run side-by-side comparisons.
A nearby microphone will capture the difference, and the effect will be visualized on a large monitor as the waveform shrinks, making the change easy to understand on the show floor.
The demo also includes a real call flow—connecting Wearphone to one device and calling another—so attendees can listen via earphones and experience call audio quality in a noisy environment.
What Wearphone is
What Wearphone is
What Wearphone is
Wearphone is available for pre-order now at verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist.
Early-access pricing is US$450 (MSRP US$500) and is fully refundable any time before the product ships. Verne expects to begin shipping in Summer 2026, with Priority Batch #1 targeted for Q3 2026 (estimate).
Customers will receive monthly production updates once their order ships.
Wearphone is available for pre-order now at verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist.
Early-access pricing is US$450 (MSRP US$500) and is fully refundable any time before the product ships. Verne expects to begin shipping in Summer 2026, with Priority Batch #1 targeted for Q3 2026 (estimate).
Customers will receive monthly production updates once their order ships.
Wearphone is available for pre-order now at verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist.
Early-access pricing is US$450 (MSRP US$500) and is fully refundable any time before the product ships. Verne expects to begin shipping in Summer 2026, with Priority Batch #1 targeted for Q3 2026 (estimate).
Customers will receive monthly production updates once their order ships.
pre-order now
pre-order now
Where to find Wearphone at CES 2026
Where to find Wearphone at CES 2026
Where to find Wearphone at CES 2026
Event: CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026)
Location: Eureka Park (Tech West), Venetian Expo, Level 1, Hall G — Booth 62801 (Japan (J-Startup) Pavilion)
To schedule a meeting or request a press briefing during CES, contact: info@verne-tech.com.
Event: CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026)
Location: Eureka Park (Tech West), Venetian Expo, Level 1, Hall G — Booth 62801 (Japan (J-Startup) Pavilion)
To schedule a meeting or request a press briefing during CES, contact: info@verne-tech.com.
Event: CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026)
Location: Eureka Park (Tech West), Venetian Expo, Level 1, Hall G — Booth 62801 (Japan (J-Startup) Pavilion)
To schedule a meeting or request a press briefing during CES, contact: info@verne-tech.com.
Press Contact
Press Contact
Press Contact
Verne Technologies, Inc. — Press Desk
Email: info@verne-tech.com
Phone: +81-90-3929-1622
Verne Technologies, Inc. — Press Desk
Email: info@verne-tech.com
Phone: +81-90-3929-1622
Verne Technologies, Inc. — Press Desk
Email: info@verne-tech.com
Phone: +81-90-3929-1622
Media Resources
Media Resources
Media Resources
Website: verne-tech.com
Pre-order: verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist
Press kit (logo, photos, demo details): available upon request at info@verne-tech.com
Website: verne-tech.com
Pre-order: verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist
Press kit (logo, photos, demo details): available upon request at info@verne-tech.com
Website: verne-tech.com
Pre-order: verne-tech.com/en/wearphone/waitlist
Press kit (logo, photos, demo details): available upon request at info@verne-tech.com