At CES 2026, Plaud announced the NotePin S, a wearable AI device for recording and transcribing conversations, and Plaud Desktop, an AI notetaker for meetings, both designed to streamline note-taking and organization for busy professionals.
TCL is launching the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a paper-like e-note tablet focused on distraction-free note-taking and reading, with AI-powered features like handwriting beautification, conversion, transcription, and translation, arriving in February 2026 with early access via Kickstarter for $549.
TCL has announced the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a 11.5-inch color tablet with a custom paper-like LCD screen that offers a smooth, high-resolution display for note-taking and productivity, supporting AI-powered features like real-time translation and handwriting beautification, available for pre-order via Kickstarter and priced at $549.
Amazon announced two new Kindle Scribe models, featuring a thin design, 11-inch e-ink display, and improved software with note-taking and cloud integration. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft offers a color display with reduced harshness and long battery life. Prices range from $430 to $630, with availability later this year in the US and early next year in the UK and Germany.
Amazon introduced the Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, two new thin, paper-like e-readers designed for reading, writing, and note-taking, with prices starting at $500 and $630. The Colorsoft model features full color and enhanced responsiveness, making it suitable for students and professionals who need a portable device for annotating PDFs and documents. Key features include an 11-inch display, AI-powered note search, and document import/export options, with battery life expected to last about a month for reading and a few weeks for writing. The devices aim to mimic the paper writing experience closely, with additional features like AI note summarization and upcoming Alexa integration.
Amazon has announced new Kindle Scribe models, including a larger 11-inch version with a color screen, redesigned for a sleeker look and improved performance. The devices feature enhanced front lighting, better pen-to-paper feel, faster page turns, and new software and AI-powered features like note export and book summaries. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft offers multiple pen and highlighter colors for creative use. Prices range from $429.99 to $629.99, with the new models providing a more versatile and advanced reading and writing experience.
Remarkable has launched a smaller, portable digital notepad called the Paper Pro Move, featuring a 7.3-inch color E Ink screen, a lightweight design, and a focus on note-taking, with new features planned for future updates. It is priced at $449, offering a compact alternative to the larger Paper Pro, and supports various note and document functions, with some advanced features available via subscription.
Dhruv Bhutani explains why he switched from Google Keep and OneNote to Outline, an open-source, self-hosted note-taking app that offers a clean interface, markdown support, interlinking, deep integrations, and data ownership, making it his preferred tool for serious note-taking and personal knowledge management.
The article highlights five essential productivity apps used by the author, including Enpass for password management, TickTick for task organization, Notion for writing and planning, Google Keep for quick notes, and ChatGPT as an AI assistant for research and idea generation, emphasizing how each app integrates into their daily workflow to enhance productivity.
During Amazon Prime Day, the latest Kindle Scribe is on sale for a record-low price of $260, offering significant savings on Amazon's versatile E Ink tablet that combines e-reading with note-taking capabilities, featuring a large screen, new brush options, and AI tools, though its high price remains a consideration.
Google has removed the Apple Watch app for Google Keep in its latest update, citing the app's lack of recent updates and platform support, while continuing to support Keep on Wear OS and other platforms. The removal may impact users who relied on quick note access on their wrist, especially with upcoming watchOS updates adding a native Notes app.
Amazon's second-generation Kindle Scribe is now available at a record low price starting at $299.99, offering a large, textured display for reading and note-taking, along with AI-powered tools for editing notes. The deal is part of broader Father's Day discounts on various tech gadgets, including earbuds, security cameras, and power outlets, providing significant savings for consumers interested in versatile digital devices.
Craft 3, the latest version of the note-taking app, has been released with significant updates including enhanced document styling, a new Collections feature, and improved task management tools. The app, available on Apple devices, Windows, and the web, aims to simplify life organization by integrating notes, tasks, and calendar events. After pivoting away from a business-focused model, Craft is now targeting individual users with a streamlined, user-friendly design. Despite some missing features, Craft 3 is praised for its intuitive interface and functionality, aligning closely with user needs.
The article critiques Sam Altman's note-taking advice, emphasizing the superiority of handwriting over typing for memory retention. It argues against Altman's choice of spiral-bound notebooks and pens, suggesting alternatives like reporter's notebooks and Pilot Precise pens for better writing comfort. The author also criticizes Altman's preference for disposable writing and blue ink, suggesting a lack of consideration for quality tools.
Google has enhanced its note-taking app NotebookLM by allowing users to upload Google Slides and web URLs as sources, in addition to Google Docs, PDFs, and text files. The new Notebook Guide feature can create study guides, FAQs, or briefing documents from these sources, and users can now ask questions about charts, images, and diagrams. NotebookLM, powered by Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, supports up to 50 sources per project and is available in over 200 countries and territories, supporting more than 100 languages.