Proof of Usefulness Report

EARZZ

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+84
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While the submission data was of extremely poor quality (using a pseudonym 'SilentShade' and claiming 'most people' have used it), independent verification confirms EARZZ is a legitimate, award-winning UK hardware startup. The product, an AI-powered acoustic monitor, solves genuine problems in the care sector and for the hard-of-hearing, evidenced by partnerships with the National Care Association (2025) and reviews in TechRadar (2024). The score reflects high real-world utility and technical innovation, balanced by the early-stage scale (<50k units likely) and the penalty for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+8
Technical Innovation+15
Evidence Of Traction+21
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+78
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+84

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Earzz is revolutionising intelligent home monitoring by recognising an ever-growing catalogue of sounds, Earzz is the Swiss-Army knife of sound recognition!
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline