TMTPOST – ByteDance is exploring the integration of AI models with hardware, developing its own AI devices while also partnering with external hardware companies. According to sources, the team leading ByteDance's AI hardware efforts is headed by Kayden (pseudonym), who is spearheading the development of smart earphones connected to ByteDance's Doubao large model and the Doubao app. Kayden is also facilitating collaborations between the Doubao model and smart assistants from other smartphone manufacturers, akin to OpenAI’s partnership with Apple. In addition to earphones, ByteDance is exploring the development of AI glasses, potentially through investment in a new company or by forming an internal team. It has been reported that a former key figure in large AI models from another internet company is already collaborating with ByteDance on AI glasses development.