Products including necklaces, rings, wristbands and mobile devices are developed as productivity enhancement tools or companions. OpenAI is also working on a compact device for this purpose.
bee: recording and task removal support line surface
bee is a necklace priced at 49.99 USD. The product can be clipped on clothes or worn as a fitness bracelet. The device records the sound it receives and learn the user's habits to make reminders and create notes. bee has a shut-off button when privacy is needed.
The accompanying app is working on iOS and is included in the $19 per month subscription package. Users can ask questions, review important content of the day, or follow conversations in order of time. Amazon completed the acquisition of development company Bee in July.
Friend: a device called a "mental companion"
Friend is a $129 white necklace. The device works as a companion by recognizing the owner's voice and mood. It connects to the phone via Bluetooth and always listens to give feedback or send proactive messages as wishes before an interview.
The product has faced mixed opinions when the advertising campaign on the New York metro was strongly criticized. Some billboards are written with words criticizing "supervisory Capitalism".
Limitless: record and summarize the conversation
Limitless was once called Rewind. The device costs $99, and operates by recording meetings, calls, and exchanges with the consent of the parties. The data is processed so that users can easily search and summarize. This is a suitable choice for journalists or professions that need continuous recording.
Users are provided with 10 hours of AI features per month. The expanded package with a fee of $29 per month will allow more access to features.
Omi: a wearable device using ChatGPT to remember context
Omi is priced at $89. The device has the ability to answer questions, create tasks, summarize conversations, and support Scheduling. Omi always listens and processes information through ChatGPT to remember the context of the user. From there, the device provides personalized advice.
Omi can wear it like a necklace. A noteworthy point is that it can be connected to the front with a medical recorder and identification when the user is talking to the device.
NotePin: recording device for studying and working
Plaud's NotePin costs $159. The device is suitable for lawyers, journalists or students. NotePins can be worn on wrists or attached to clothes. Recording minutes are saved in real time on the phone, reducing manual recording.
The device has 300 minutes of free recording per month. The Pro package costs $8.33 per month, bringing the duration to 1,200 minutes. This year, Plaud is expected to launch the $179 Note Pro super-thin notebook and is currently opening orders.
Rabbit R1: classic-style AI handheld device
Rabbit R1 costs 199 USD. This is a handheld device with a touchscreen and rotary cameras. The product connects to the phone to help book tickets, book meals or control the application without opening the phone.
After a major software update to improve performance, the R1 has been supplemented with many AI features. This includes Creations, which allows users to build their own tools and games.
