TikTok Owner ByteDance Launches First Earbuds in China

TikTok owner ByteDance is breaking into the hardware space with its first pair of earbuds. Dubbed the Ola Friend, the buds are launching exclusively in China.The main pull of the buds is that they contain the company's AI chatbot, which can be used without the assistance of one's smartphone. Featuring an open ear design, the buds are made to "serve as an audio assistant when the user is traveling, practicing English, listening to music or simply looking for company," according to the South China...