News @andrew_andrew__ Aug 3, 2022, 5:19 pm EDT | 4 min read Noveto SystemsThe idea of an “invisible” pair of headphones sounds too good to be true. But in fact, we tested such a product at CES 2022—the Noveto N1 speaker. It uses beamforming technology to create pockets of sound around a listener’s ears, providing privacy and comfort without headphones. Unfortunately, you’ll never get to try this speaker. Two months ago, the company behind Noveto N1 quietly slipped into insolvency. It no longer provides updates to Kickstarter backers, who demand refunds but receive no answers. And here’s the frustrating thing; Noveto N1 probably wasn’t a scam. Noveto N1 Was the Darling of CES 2022 Nearly every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) hosts a bevy of cutting-edge technology from nearly all major brands. But it’s also home to a bunch of half-baked crap. Needless to say, when we heard that there were “invisible headphones” at CES 2022, our expectations were quite low. But Josh Hendrickson, our Editor-in-Chief, had an excellent hands-on experience with the Noveto N1. Not only did the speaker create “pockets” of private sound around his ears, but its 3D cameras did an amazing job tracking head movements, and the sound quality was shockingly immersive—in Josh’s words, “it’s everyt… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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