Samsung is actively exploring the development of AI-powered wearable devices in new form factors such as earrings and necklaces, aiming to create smart accessories that users can wear comfortably without needing to carry traditional devices like smartphones.
Won-joon Choi, Samsung’s chief operating officer for the mobile experience division, explained that the company envisions wearables that allow users to communicate and perform tasks more efficiently through AI, without manual interaction such as typing or swiping. These devices could include not only earrings and necklaces but also glasses, watches, and rings.
The goal is to integrate AI capabilities into stylish, ultra-portable accessories that provide seamless, hands-free interaction with AI assistants, real-time voice commands, language translation, health monitoring, and notifications. This approach reflects Samsung’s strategy to supplement smartphones rather than replace them, offering users more natural and constant connectivity with AI.
Currently, these AI jewelry concepts are in the research and development stage, with no official product launches announced yet. Samsung is testing prototypes and exploring possibilities as part of a broader push to expand AI use in daily life through innovative hardware.
This initiative aligns with industry trends where companies like Meta have found success with AI-enabled smart glasses, indicating strong market interest in wearable AI devices that require less manual input than smartphones.