Apple’s leaked AirPods Ultra already have competition — Razer’s Motoko is a PC gaming headset with built-in cameras, and it’s no longer just a concept
Apple’s upcoming AirPods Ultra, revealed through a leaked video, mark the next evolution of the company’s wireless earbuds with discrete built-in cameras enabling a feature called “Visual Intelligence.” Despite the new hardware, Apple has distinguished its approach from Meta’s AI Glasses by designing the cameras specifically to avoid recording live video or capturing photographs, addressing mounting privacy concerns surrounding visual wearables.
Razer has responded competitively by confirming that Project Motoko, originally unveiled as a concept at CES 2026, is progressing toward commercial release “coming soon.” The gaming-focused headset similarly integrates built-in cameras but positions itself as a PC gaming device, contrasting with Apple’s consumer-oriented strategy. Both announcements reflect an emerging industry trend of merging audio, visual, and computing capabilities into wearable devices. The practical adoption of these products will likely hinge on consumer comfort with cameras in personal audio devices and demonstrated utility of their respective visual intelligence features.