SwitchBot has introduced the AI MindClip, a lightweight clip-on voice recorder that captures conversations, converts them into summaries and tasks, and functions as a 'second brain' for personal memory, supporting over 100 languages. The device's advanced features are accessible through a subscription-based cloud service, with pricing and launch details yet to be announced.
Anker has announced the Soundcore Work, a tiny coin-sized AI-powered voice recorder that can transcribe, summarize, and highlight important moments from conversations, featuring GPT-4.1 technology, a long battery life, and a subscription service for additional features, launching in September.
A tech journalist tested the Plaud NotePin, a wrist-worn AI voice recorder, for a week and found it to be a well-designed, convenient device but hampered by high costs, slow cloud-based processing, and better alternatives like on-device transcription apps such as Google Recorder. Despite its features, the device's price and reliance on subscriptions make it a less attractive option compared to using existing smartphones with free apps.