San Francisco startup Based Hardware unveiled Omi, an innovative AI wearable designed to enhance productivity during CES 2025. This device, which can be worn as a necklace or attached to the side of the head, responds to voice commands and utilizes a brain interface for interaction. Priced at $89, Omi is set to ship in Q2 2025, with a developer version available now. Founder Nik Shevchenko emphasizes user privacy with an open-source platform and has raised approximately $700,000 for development. Omi aims to become a complementary tool for smartphones, boasting over 250 developer-created apps.