Sony has launched a new research and development program called Future Lab, and is at SXSW demoing the first prototypes from the program, including a new wearable device with the working name “N.” The device responds to voice prompts and can be used to receive information, like news alerts or weather forecasts, and to take photos. It also functions as a set of earphones which can be worn with or without in-ear buds. With the ear buds in, you’ll can listen to your audio of choice, while still hearing the surrounding ambient sound. If used without the buds, the audio plays into the space you’re current in – not a…
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