CES 2018 | From Anker Innovations: A funky home speaker with Google Assistant, and truly wireless Bluetooth earbuds
ZOLO Model Zero
(new for CES 2018)
The Model Zero is a Google-Assistant-based smart speaker with a funky design and modern aesthetics. Anker claims that the radial shape and Dolby Audio technology help to deliver improved audio and expanded soundstage. Google Assistant integration allows instant access to services such as Google Play, or information on news, traffic, weather, and so forth.
The ZOLO Model Zero is estimated to be available from autumn/fall 2018.
ZOLO Liberty+ Earphones
(previously announced via Kickstarter)
The Liberty+ Earphones are a pair of truly wireless earbuds (like the Apple Earpods or Google Pixel Buds) which received US$2.8 million in funding via Kickstarter. Features include:
- Bluetooth 5 and LDS Antennae.
- External audio passthrough with a button push to hear the world around you without removing the earbuds.
- Graphene audio drivers.
- 3.5-hour battery life with an additional 48 hours of charge via the battery case.
- Earbuds pair automatically with each other and any pre-paired device once they are removed from the charge case.
The ZOLO Liberty+ Earphones launch on the 25th of January 2018 with an MSRP of US$149.
Source(s)
Anker Press Material