Perfect for listening in on conversations
It’s not all phones for Sony at this year’s Mobile World Congress – the company is also showing off some new virtual assistant-equipped audio technology.
At the moment the device has the supremely un-catchy name Xperia Ear Open-style Concept.
This isn’t just Sony being Sony when it comes to naming, though – it’s because the product is still in its early prototype stages and it wouldn’t do to get too attached.
Sony showed off an Xperia Ear device at last year’s MWC , but this new version goes in both ears and, more significantly, uses Sony-developed open ear audio technology. This tech essentially makes it possible for the Experia earbuds to let in noise from your surroundings while you’re wearing them.
This doesn’t sound ideal – if you wanted to hear people talking over your favorite song you’d just play it from a speaker.
