# Wearable AI Productivity Devices The 'Omi' Wearable Works with the User's Smartphone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-01-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-wearable References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/08/omi-a-competitor-to-friend-wants-to-boost-your-productivity-using-ai-and-a-brain-interface/) & [omi.me](https://www.omi.me/)  The [Omi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-ai-digital-twin) artificial intelligence (AI) wearable has been shown off at CES 2025 as a tool for consumers to incorporate into their routine as a way to optimize a range of activities. The wearable is engineered to be worn on the temple, affixed using medical tape, or around the neck like a necklace where it will go to work interpreting your surroundings or scenario. The device can then provide contextually appropriate information on the user’s smartphone as a complementary functionality to the essential mobile device. The Omi wearable is built with an [open source platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-ai) that will enable developers to create their own apps or use the AI model of their choosing. The device is available now in a developer version for around $70 with a consumer version expected to be available in Q2 of 2025 for $89. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contextual AI Interfaces:** Emergence of wearables providing real-time, contextually relevant information enhances personalized user interactions. - **Open-source Wearable Platforms:** Development of open-source platforms within AI wearables empowers developers to innovate personalized applications and models. - **AI-powered Device Integration:** Seamless integration of AI devices with smartphones augments user experience by offering complementary functionalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable tech industry benefits from AI-enhanced gadgets transforming ordinary tasks through smart, user-specific solutions. - **Mobile Application Development:** The mobile app development sector expands with opportunities to create specialized apps for AI-centric wearable devices. - **Open-source Software:** Open-source software industry sees growth as wearable developers seek customizable solutions to integrate innovative AI algorithms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai.md) - [Personal AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-ai-companion.md) - [Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memomind-smart-glasses.md) - [AI-Powered Productivity Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-pendant.md) - [Productivity-Focused AI Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-earbuds.md) - [AI Wearable Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-necklace.md) - [Ai Smartglasses Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ai-glasses-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pin.md) - [Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai-pin.md)