The Soulog Sense is a new AI note-taking device that weighs 46g and attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone, doubling as a cardholder that fits two to three cards. A reviewer for Android Authority tested it for several weeks alongside competitors like the Plaud Note, Plaud Pin, Anker Soundcore Work, and Vibe Dot, noting its features include a Rewind tool and options to avoid recurring subscription fees.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-27
Bee, the AI wearable company Amazon acquired last year, launched its first new products since the acquisition: the Bee Frontier, a wrist or clip-on device priced at $74.99, and the Bee Eclipse, a $99.99 card-sized attachment for smartphones. Both devices record and summarize conversations into notes, to-dos, and calendar entries, with free basic features and an $11.99 monthly Pro tier for deeper integrations.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-15
Ambi, founded by former Plaud executive Peter Mo, has raised $26 million across multiple funding rounds led by Luminous Ventures and Huaqin. The startup is launching apps for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch that can continuously listen to users to provide real-time suggestions and context during meetings, going beyond typical note-taking tools that only summarize calls after they end.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-12
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, designed to power a new generation of 'hearables' including earbuds, headphones, audio glasses and other multimodal wearables. The chip is meant to enable features like adaptive sound processing, real-time translation, AI note-taking and combined audio-visual interactions in devices with cameras.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-23
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, CNET spotted several standout gadgets, including Miele's Diamond G8 dishwasher, which uses an internal camera and AI to tailor its wash cycles and can run during off-peak electricity hours. Plaud also unveiled the Plaud One, AI-equipped earbuds that transcribe conversations and respond to voice commands, while iRobot showed off a Roomba model built to seal itself against carpet for improved cleaning.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-03
Plaud, known for AI note-taking devices like the Note and NotePin, has unveiled the Plaud One Explorer Edition earbuds ahead of IFA. The $249.99 earbuds can capture and summarize conversations independently of a phone, and use a feature called Plaud Agent to carry out tasks across apps like Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion and Slack. They're available for pre-order now, ship in late September, come with $200 in credits, and require no subscription.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
Plaud, previously known for AI notetaking gadgets like the NotePin and Note Pro, is now selling AI earbuds called the Plaud One Explorer Edition, available for preorder at $250. The earbuds can be worn normally or left in their case on a table to record meetings, calls, or solo brainstorming sessions, feeding that audio to an assistant called Plaud Agent. That agent connects with tools like Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack to draft emails, documents, and presentations based on spoken commands.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-27
Plaud unveiled the Plaud One, wireless earbuds with a built-in LTE charging case that can record, transcribe and summarize conversations without needing a paired smartphone. The case includes its own microphones and 512MB of storage, supplementing 16MB in each earbud, enough for about 30 hours of audio, and the earbuds can capture audio directly from apps like Zoom and Google Meet. Plaud has arranged carrier deals in over 80 countries so the case can connect to cellular networks without a separate contract.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-27
Plaud, a major player in AI note-taking hardware, has introduced the Plaud One, a pair of earbuds that embed its agentic AI software directly into headphones. The device can record conversations and phone calls via a built-in eSIM with 4G LTE, then transcribe them and generate summaries, follow-ups, or reports, integrating with tools like Gmail, Slack, and Notion. The product will be shown publicly for the first time at IFA 2026 in Berlin.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-27
Plaud has introduced the Plaud One, earbuds resembling AirPods that can record calls, while their case can independently capture in-person conversations. The case includes an eSIM card, letting users contact Plaud's AI agent remotely without needing a phone or computer nearby.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-08-27
Plaud has launched the Plaud One Explorer Edition, an earbud-style AI wearable that can capture, transcribe, and summarize conversations either worn as earbuds or through its charging case. The case has built-in 4G connectivity for uploading and processing audio without a phone or Wi-Fi, plus its own microphones, speaker, and storage. The device costs $249.99, is available for preorder in select markets now, and will ship in late September.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-27