Forget smart speakers like Alexa, Xiaomi has a smart mouse that can talk
- The Chinese smartphone maker’s new mouse can also be your digital assistant, voice recorder and translator
Ever wish your computer mouse could tell you jokes? Xiaomi does. The Beijing-based smartphone maker is looking to make computer peripherals more conversational with the new Xiao Ai mouse.
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, the mouse went on sale on Wednesday. With its built-in microphone, the mouse doubles as a smart speaker equipped with Xiaomi voice assistant Xiao Ai. It can record and transcribe your messages, help control smart home products and even act as a translator. It currently recognizes Chinese, English, Korean and Japanese.
During the crowdfunding campaign, people could pick up the mouse for 129 yuan (US$18). Now the retail price is 149 yuan (US$21), but it can currently be found for less on Taobao.
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