An ex-Apple design engineer just opened public preorders for an AI necklace that flips the always-on wearable script. Taya’s mic stays off until you tap it. Even when it’s recording, directional mics plus speaker verification only transcribe your voice — bystanders get filtered out at the hardware level.
The hardware
A pendant. Actual jewelry, not a clip-on pin or a chest badge. Tap once to record, tap again to stop. Onboarding asks for a voice sample so the device locks onto you specifically. Beamforming-style mic arrays — similar tech to AirPods voice isolation, but inverted — aggressively reject anything that isn’t the wearer. An iOS companion app handles transcription, searchable notes, and AI Q&A over everything you’ve captured.
Why it’s trending now
Public preorders went live this week at $89, after a $5M seed from MaC Venture Capital, Female Founders Fund and a16z Speedrun closed in March. Limitless got bought by Meta. Bee and Friend keep getting hammered for always-on recording around strangers. Taya’s pitch lands as the privacy-first counterpoint, and r/AIWearables threads are taking notice. Founded by Elena Wagenmans with two other ex-Apple alums, Cinnamon Sipper and Amy Zhou. First units ship later this year.
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