A variety of AI-driven devices have recently entered the market, aiming to seamlessly incorporate artificial intelligence into our everyday lives. These AI wearables, which include necklaces, rings, and wristbands, as well as portable gadgets, serve dual purposes: some function as productivity enhancers, while others aspire to be friendly companions that engage with your daily thoughts. Notably, OpenAI is also developing a compact AI companion device. Below, we highlight some of the most significant products available.
Bee
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Bee is an economical pendant priced at $49.99 that can be attached to clothing or worn like a fitness band. This device captures all audio it encounters, learning your habits and preferences to generate reminders and notes. It even includes a mute button for moments when privacy is desired. The companion application, currently available exclusively on iOS, requires a $19 monthly subscription. This app allows users to interact directly with Bee, pose questions, and receive daily summaries and chronological transcripts of conversations. Amazon acquired the wearables startup in July 2025 and launched its first new products earlier this month.
Amazon
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Amazon has introduced two new devices: the Bee Frontier, priced at $74.99, which can be worn on the wrist or clipped to clothing, and the Bee Eclipse, priced at $99.99, a credit-card-sized device that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone. Both devices maintain the core functionalities of their predecessors, positioning Bee as a more budget-friendly alternative to AI products like the Plaud Note and Plaud NotePin. Users also have the option to connect Bee to Alexa.
Friend
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Friend is among the most highly anticipated entrants in the personal AI device sector. This $129 white pendant, worn around the neck, serves as an emotional support companion. It is capable of recognizing your tone and mood, allowing for conversations as if it were a friend. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth and remains in listening mode, ready to respond or send proactive messages, such as wishing you good luck before an interview. However, it has faced criticism, particularly regarding its subway advertising campaign in New York City, where some individuals vandalized the ads with phrases like “surveillance capitalism.” In a bid to remain relevant, the company has recently released a significant product update, introducing a new voice feature. Dubbed “Friend 2.0,” the updated device includes a built-in speaker that enables it to communicate with users and exhibit a more distinct personality.
Limitless
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Previously known as Rewind, Limitless is another conversation-recording pendant priced at $99. This device continuously listens, transcribing meetings, calls, and conversations (with consent) into searchable and summarized knowledge. It is particularly beneficial for professionals, especially journalists, who need to recall significant discussions. The companion app offers 10 hours of AI features per month, including transcription and summaries, with an option to unlock unlimited features for $29 monthly.
Muse
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Meta introduced its inaugural AI wearable in September, providing users with a new method to access its personal AI assistant, Muse. Although the device has not yet been shipped, it is anticipated to feature Jolly, a playful digital avatar representing the AI assistant. Housed in a pocket-sized device that can be carried or attached to a keychain, the wearable includes a miniature display showcasing the avatar. Users will be able to interact with Muse through voice commands and have it perform tasks on their behalf.
Nirva
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Nirva is a startup established by former Meta Reality Labs employees, focusing on an AI wearable aimed at personal growth rather than productivity or meeting notes. Worn as a pendant or bracelet, the device listens to the wearer’s speech and employs AI to transform everyday experiences into a personal journal, aiding users in better understanding their emotions, communication styles, and habits. Through its companion app, users can analyze behavioral patterns, gain insights into their communication, and discover avenues for improvement. Nirva plans to commence orders in November, with shipments to early users expected by the end of the year. The device will retail for $249.
Omi
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With a price tag of $89, this device can respond to inquiries, summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and assist in scheduling meetings. Furthermore, Omi is perpetually listening and processes conversations through ChatGPT, enabling it to retain contextual information about users and provide personalized advice. Omi can be worn as a necklace, but it can also be affixed to the side of the head with medical tape, detecting when the user is speaking to it.
Plaud’s NotePin
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At $159, Plaud’s NotePin is one of the more expensive options on this list; however, its integrated AI transcription and summarization capabilities make it an invaluable tool for lawyers, journalists, and students attending meetings or lectures. This compact wearable voice recorder can be worn on the wrist or magnetically attached to clothing. Recordings are saved in real-time on the user’s phone, eliminating the need for manual note-taking. The device includes 300 free monthly transcription minutes, but users can upgrade to the $8.33 per month Pro plan, which increases transcription time to 1,200 minutes. This year, the company is set to launch a $179 ultra-thin note-taking device called the Plaud Note Pro, which is currently available for preorder.
Rabbit R1
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Rabbit R1 has quickly garnered attention in the tech community, despite encountering challenges during its initial launch. This small, retro-styled handheld device features a touchscreen and a rotating camera, priced at $199. It is designed to be phone-adjacent, allowing users to perform tasks such as booking flights, ordering meals, and controlling applications without needing to pull out their phones each time. Following a crucial software update that addressed previous performance issues, the Rabbit R1 now boasts enhanced AI features, including “Creations,” a function that enables users to build their own tools and even games.
Sandbar
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Emerging from stealth last year, Sandbar unveiled the Stream ring, an AI wearable designed for note-taking. It features a built-in microphone that remains off by default and can be activated via a flat, touch-sensitive surface on the ring’s top. By pressing and holding this panel, users can record notes, interact with an AI assistant through the companion smartphone app, and manage media playback, including playing, pausing, skipping tracks, and adjusting volume. The Stream ring is expected to launch this summer at a price of $299, with options for silver and gold finishes.
