--- title: "ByteDance’s next-gen AI earphones to be made by Goertek" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/272635381.md" description: "ByteDance is developing next-gen Doubao AI earphones, with Goertek as the contract manufacturer. Goertek has formed a dedicated group for this partnership, highlighting its strategic importance. However, Goertek has not disclosed specific details due to confidentiality agreements. A ByteDance representative mentioned there are currently no plans for a commercial launch of the new earphones." datetime: "2026-01-15T03:08:07.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/272635381.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/272635381.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/272635381.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/272635381.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/272635381.md) # ByteDance’s next-gen AI earphones to be made by Goertek ByteDance is developing a next-generation version of its Doubao AI-powered earphones, with Chinese manufacturer Goertek set to handle contract manufacturing, according to supply chain sources cited by Blue Whale Tech. The sources said Goertek has established a dedicated business group to oversee its cooperation with ByteDance, reflecting the strategic importance the supplier places on the partnership. Goertek declined to comment on specific customers or products, citing confidentiality agreements. “We have signed non-disclosure agreements with our clients and cannot disclose customer names or related product information,” a company representative said. A person familiar with the matter at ByteDance said the company currently has no plans to commercially launch the next-generation earphones. \[TechNode Reporting\] ### Related Stocks - [ByteDance (BYTED.NA)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BYTED.NA.md) - [Goertek (002241.CN)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/002241.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [16:21 ETBrandi AI: The Rise of AI Discovery Is Restoring Public Relations' Strategic Role in Marketing](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278442776.md) - [Eridu AI announced that it has received $200 million in funding from a group of investors](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278585527.md) - [Mindflair Portfolio Firm Stylus Accelerates AI Edtech Adoption in Schools](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278998413.md) - [AI agents are upending the company org chart](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278361704.md) - [SysGroup Transfers Treasury Shares to AI Board Adviser, Updates Voting Rights](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279025337.md)