Why the viaim OpenNote earbuds became my go-to at work, just one week in
[This is a sponsored article with viaim.] On a typical workday, I’m usually juggling a few things at once: I have my laptop open, a client call starting in 20 minutes, yesterday’s interview transcript still waiting to be cleaned up, and a notes app full of half-sentences I’ll need to decode later. The common thread […]
As a writer, I'm always juggling multiple tasks—listening, writing, recording, and organizing information. I often use phone voice memos and separate transcription tools to document conversations, but this can be a fragmented process. So, when viaim sent me their OpenNote earbuds with built-in recording, transcription, and note-taking capabilities, I was eager to see if they could streamline my workflow.
First, I was impressed by the OpenNote's design. Unlike traditional earbuds, they sit around the ears, allowing me to retain situational awareness while still hearing important ambient sounds. The battery life was also impressive, offering 19 hours of use on a single charge or 53 hours with the charging case.
During a typical workday, I experienced the benefits of OpenNote in several scenarios. Phone calls became more efficient, as I could use the Call Mode to record conversations without the need for a separate recorder or notes app. The viaim app automatically generated a transcript and AI-generated notes, which I could easily sync and search within the app using Vitana, the app's AI chatbot.
Meeting Mode performed adequately during in-person meetings, handling multiple speakers and background noise reasonably well. While the AI-generated transcripts weren't perfect, they provided a valuable starting point for organizing information. The app's multilingual support, covering 78 languages and 145 accents, proved particularly useful when translating a workplace dialogue in Japanese to English.
Beyond transcription, OpenNote's AI features offered additional productivity benefits. Vitana could generate summaries, mind maps, and even draft follow-up emails or action-item lists based on recorded conversations. These features were available without requiring a separate subscription, with a free plan offering 600 minutes (10 hours) of AI transcription per month.
Overall, the week I spent using the viaim OpenNote earbuds significantly improved my productivity and reduced the fragmentation in my workflow. The earbuds' unique design, battery life, transcription accuracy, and AI-powered features made them an essential tool for managing my various work tasks.
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