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These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

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Digital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for in-person or more versatile options, many people prefer physical recording devices These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some of these devices are wearable—pins or pendants with dedicated mics for recording—while others are credit-card sized with dedicated mobile apps to transcribe and extract insights using AI. A few even offer live translation. Below is a non-exhaustive list of physical AI notetakers and transcription tools. Plaud Note/Plaud Note Pro This credit card-sized notetaker has been around since 2023, with a newer, AI-powered Pro version that has a small screen, four mics, and records audio within three to five meters. It also can switch between in-person recording and call recording. Plaud Note Pro. Image Credis: Ivan MehtaImage Credits:Ivan Mehta The Plaud Note costs $159, while the Note Pro costs $179. They come with 300 minutes of transcription free per month. Mobvoi TicNote Mobvi’s rectangular notetaker is priced at $159 and …

Plaud has unveiled a new AI wearable that I’m seriously considering replacing Otter.ai with

Plaud has unveiled a new AI wearable that I’m seriously considering replacing Otter.ai with

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Plaud.ai Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Plaud.ai launches its latest AI wearable, the Plaud NotePin S. Plaud Desktop, a desktop app, was also launched at CES. Now users can get summaries in person and online. Since the explosion of generative AI, AI wearables have become increasingly popular, and Plaud has been one of the companies leading the charge. At CES, the company added two new products to its lineup meant to take AI note-taking a step further. Plaud NotePin S  The Plaud NotePin S retains the same minimalist and sleek design of its predecessor, featuring a smooth, elongated pill shape that can be used as a wristband, necklace, pin, or clip for easy recording at all times. However, the company says Sunday’s release was improved to have “more seamless capture.” Also: CES 2026 trends to watch: 5 biggest topics we’re expecting at the world’s biggest tech show For instance, the Plaud NotePin S now features the instant-highlight button, previously available only on the Plaud Note Pro and Plaud …

Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker

Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker

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Hardware maker Plaud launched a new AI notetaker called Plaude NotePin S, along with a desktop app that helps you take notes for digital meetings, ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company first launched its pin-styled notetaker in 2024, which my former colleague Brian Heater really liked. The new pin brings a physical button that lets you start and stop the recording. Plus, during the recording, you can tap the button to highlight a certain point — just like you can do on the newly launched Plaud Note Pro. One nice thing about the $179 Plaud NotePin S is that you get a clip, a lanyard, a magnetic pin, and a wristband in the package. That means you can wear the device however you like. The company is also adding Apple Find My support for the pin, so that you can easily look for the device if you can’t find it. The core specifications of the device remain the same from the previous generation. There is 64GB of onboard …

These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere

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There has been a flurry of AI voice recording gadgets like Omi, Bee, and Friend that want to capture your voice and let you converse with an AI chatbot. While Bee was acquired by Amazon, and devices like the Stream ring by Sandbar and a new AI ring from former Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky are set to enter the market next year, the jury is still out on the success of wearable AI devices. Amid all this, Plaud is thriving by targeting professional users with a different approach: a credit card-sized recording device that slips into your wallet. The company says it has shipped more than a million units and that more than 50% of its customers have converted to pro subscriptions. The company’s latest iteration, the Plaud Note Pro, launched for pre-order in August two years after the original Note, priced at $179. After using the device for over a month, it has become an essential part of my daily carry – and its ultra-thin design makes that easy. At just 0.12 inches thick …