News Summary

Deveillance, a new startup founded by Harvard graduate Aida Baradari, has introduced its first product, the Spectre I. This portable tabletop orb is designed to jam devices that record voices, utilizing ultrasonic frequency emitters and AI technology. The startup aims to address privacy concerns associated with always-listening AI wearables. The Spectre I, expected to be available for $1,199 in the second half of 2026, has garnered significant attention on social media. Baradari emphasizes the importance of privacy and control over shared conversations in an era of heightened surveillance by both government and private entities.