Mutalk is a new device developed by Shiftall looking like a VR headset, but it is not to be worn on your eyes – in fact it is a microphone thats prevents voice leakage.
Probably the first thing that comes into your mind is “Why would anyone use this?”. The company suggests a couple of reasons why somebogy would be interested in a product like this. First of all it is advertised as a microphone which can be used in Metaverse (But who really uses Metaverse?). Next practical use of this device would be while gaming, so nobody hears your screams in heated moments of gamplay. This one is more valid, but I still don’t see a reason to spend $200 on a microphone when you can just try to be quiet. The last situation that the company states the microphone might be useful is when you engage in a meeting in a loud, crowded place and don’t want others to hear what you are saying and don’t want the people you are talking with to hear noises from the surroundings.
Although at the first glance these purposes might make sense I have some issues with this device.
First of all – Nobody really uses metaverse, as I stated before, and even if does why would he need to mute himself while using it? I see no practical use in this situation.
Second of all – While gaming, if you are a human being, you are able to control your voice. You don’t need a special device that will mute you. Especially not for $200. Maybe if you have walls as thin as paper it may make sense but still the market is absolutely small.
Next problem that I have with this device is keeeping it clean. While you use it it must get really moist. This would allow germs to spread and in the end ruin your device. A microphone in a moist environment isnt going to last for too long.
Summing up, this produc in my opinion is an absolute waste of time for the company that developed it and is aimed at people who have too much money to spend and still, these people will not be happy with the stuff that this microphone provides. I’ve seen in the past other products like this for example HushMe which never was a true breakthrough
Source: https://en.shiftall.net/products/mutalk
How interesting! I would have never thought about creating or using something like this, but it is definitley a step in an interesting direction in terms of the developement of Metaverse. Going further that way might lead us to some truly groundbreaking innovations. I’m looking forward to seeing more!
With so many innovations in the tech sector, a lot or just going to be a miss. I agree, in this case it’s an example of a “solution” that simply didn’t have a problem, at least in todays world.
The concept of the Mutalk device is interesting. I’ve already heard the negative responses and reviews among the users. Usually, they consist of high price and unusual appearance. But I am sure that a relatively significant number of gamers will accept and like to use it. So this idea is ‘outside of the box’ and have a chance to live.
A product that is unlikely to ever be talked about. One of the many technological innovations that show that it is possible to do something, but at the same time not make sense to most users.
Metaverse is a dud, maybe in a long period things would change but after all, as You mentioned this is a useless innovation… and a price for that?! It’s a not-funny joke ://
I completely agree with you, this product seems totally useless and a waste of money and time!
Interesting device, but I fully agree that it has zero practical use and will be quickly forgotten by anyone who sees it. Maybe it will have a better reach in Asia where culture is quite different, and big cities have very small apartments, but I do not predict that the company will have any success with this product anyway
Wow! That’s a very interesting device. While the idea of a microphone that prevents voice leakage sounds interesting, the practical applications seem limited. I alsoI believe there are better and more affordable options for gaming and meetings that can deliver the same results. In my opinion, this device is not worth the money, personally I would invest in a good microphone instead of that.
I would say that there are some applications for this device, especially for people who share their flats with others. You do not necessarily have to be loud because of being frustrated by games, but even online calls can be annoying for your flatmates. The device is expensive, but I think that it will meet the requirements of the people who buy it.