Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you

Nirva, an AI wearable startup, has secured $33 million in funding for its pendant-sized device that uses voice recognition to listen exclusively to its owner. The device is positioned as a privacy-focused ambient AI assistant and is planned to launch at a consumer price of $249 before the end of the year. The funding round reflects investor interest in personal AI hardware and voice-based interfaces.

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