Olares, a technology startup focused on open and local AI solutions, has recently announced its debut hardware product, Olares One, marking a significant step in empowering users to reclaim data ownership through high-performance personal computing. Backed by a substantial $45 million Series A funding round led by SIG, the company—developed under Bec Lab—aims to deliver cloud-level AI capabilities directly to consumers’ homes, emphasizing privacy, local processing, and open-source software to run advanced AI models without relying on remote servers. This announcement positions Olares One as an ideal device for AI enthusiasts, content creators, developers, and privacy-conscious businesses seeking alternatives to cloud-dependent services like Google Drive or iCloud.
At the heart of Olares One is a compact 3.5-liter mini PC chassis measuring 320 x 197 x 55 mm and weighing 2.15 kg (or 3.1 kg including the power supply), engineered for efficient cooling with a 2.8 mm vapor chamber, dual 54-blade fans, and a copper fin array that keeps noise levels at 23 dB during idle and 38.8 dB under full load, while maintaining component temperatures around 46°C. The device boasts impressive hardware specifications, including an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores (8 performance and 16 efficiency cores), capable of boosting up to 5.4 GHz with 36 MB of cache; an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU featuring 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, a maximum TGP of 175W, and up to 1824 AI TOPS for intensive local inference tasks; 96 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM configured in two 48 GB SODIMM slots; and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for storage. Connectivity is robust, with support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless standards, a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, Thunderbolt 5, a single USB Type-A port, and HDMI 2.1 output, all powered by a 330W external brick.
Complementing the hardware, Olares One ships with Olares OS, an open-source Linux-based personal cloud operating system that serves as a “cloud OS” with a Kubernetes backend, enabling one-click deployment of over 200 applications from the Olares Market without requiring deep technical expertise. This platform supports a wide array of AI tools such as ComfyUI for image generation and Open WebUI for local assistants, alongside non-AI self-hosting options like password managers, RSS feed readers, and document synchronization services. Users can also run Windows applications through compatibility layers, making it versatile for tasks ranging from AI model training and inference to Steam game streaming across devices, all while ensuring data remains locally owned and processed.
The Olares One is set to launch via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in December 2025, where early backers can secure it for $2,999, or opt for a reduced $2,799 price by placing a refundable $50 deposit ahead of the campaign—complete with a $200 cashback incentive post-campaign. Shipping is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026, with the device making its public showcase at CES in January 2026. This launch not only highlights Olares’ commitment to democratizing powerful, privacy-focused AI hardware but also underscores the growing demand for compact, high-end personal clouds capable of handling demanding workloads at home.
Source: Olares via TechPowerUP
