At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), NetEase Youdao made its grand debut of the AI-powered earbuds, Youdao OpenPods. These cutting-edge earbuds not only support real-time simultaneous interpretation in a multitude of languages—exceeding a dozen—but also come equipped with an array of innovative features. These include recording transcription capabilities, automatic generation of structured summaries, and the creation of mind maps to enhance user experience. Having officially commenced mass production, the Youdao OpenPods are slated for an official release in August, with further aspirations to expand their reach on the global stage in the near future.
