On August 27, NetEase Youdao introduced its groundbreaking product—the OpenPods Youdao AI Earbuds. Positioned as the world’s first AI Agent-powered earbuds exclusively designed for iPhone users, the product will officially hit the market on September 10. Built on Apple’s MFi certification, the earbuds feature an independent smart charging case and incorporate advanced AI Agent technology. This integration enables a suite of functionalities, including real-time recording, transcription, translation, summarization, Q&A interactions, and knowledge management. These capabilities make the OpenPods Youdao AI Earbuds particularly well-suited for high-demand scenarios such as professional meetings, multilingual communication, and content organization.