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Digital conference notes like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathomand Granola help record and record online meetings. But for personal or portable options, many people prefer physical recording devices. These physical recorders record audio and provide users with a summary of meeting events using AI.
Some of these devices are wearable – pins or pens with dedicated microphones for recording – while others are the size of credit cards with mobile apps dedicated to recording and outputting information using AI. A few also translate live.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of AI writing and writing tools.
This credit card reader has been around since 2023, it’s brand new, powered by AI. Pro version which has a small screen, four microphones, and captures sound within three to five meters. Also can switch between in-person recording and call recording.

The Plaud Note costs $159, while the Note Pro costs $179. They come with 300 minutes of free writing per month.
Mobvoi pa The rectangular notebook is priced at $159 and includes 600 minutes of free writing. The company claims that the device displays real text and translations with support for more than 120 languages. The device provides 25 hours of continuous recording through its three microphones.

In terms of software, TicNote offers automatic annotations and the ability to create audio or short podcasts of conversations.
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Comulytic is a new entrant in the hardware AI notebook market. What the company wants to differentiate is its own $159 Note Pro device It does not require additional registration of the initial word. This means you can record unlimited minutes just by purchasing the device.

The device can record up to 45 hours of continuous listening on a single charge and has over 100 days of standby time.
The company has a $15 per month or $119 per year premium plan that offers instant AI summaries, unlimited summary templates, to-do lists, and unlimited chat with the AI ​​assistant.
Plaud NotePin is NotePin S and smaller and pocketable versions of the company’s flagship Note and Note Pro devices. The NotePin is versatile: You can wear it as a wristband, a pendant, clip it to your bag, or wear it on your shirt with a magnetic attachment. In particular, a lanyard and a wristband are available with the NotePin S.

Both devices have two microphones, and can record around 20 hours continuously on a single charge. The NotePin S has a physical button to start/stop recording and recording highlights.
Both have the same value as their credit card counterparts. The NotePin is priced at $159, and the NotePin S is priced at $179.
The Omi pendant It’s an affordable option for other writers too at $89. This is because the pendant must be connected to your phone and does not have any memory. The device has two mics and can run for 10 to 14 hours on a charge.

Although Omi has its own software, you can use other software, as the tools and software are open source. Users have also created various interfaces and applications for this device.
Viaim ears allow recording during calls, with additional features for in-ear recording. The sites cost $200 and Viaim says they can record audio in up to 78 languages ​​in real time. The company’s software can also highlight key points in the text.

Anker Soundcore service pin is an AI coin-operated pen with a puck-shaped battery pack. The $159 device can record for eight hours without a break, or up to 32 hours if the pin is plugged into its case, the company says.

Anker says the device has a five-meter recording range. Users get 300 minutes of free texting per month.
A bag it’s another credit card puck that sticks to the back of your phone and takes notes. The company lists the device at $199, but it is often available at a discount. Consumers do not need to purchase a subscription to use basic features such as printing. This device supports more than 120 languages.

The Puck weighs 52 grams, has 64GB of onboard memory, and lasts up to four days on a single charge. The company says the Pocket has two mics that can record sound at a distance of 15 meters.
A $19.99 per month subscription gives you features like unlimited cloud storage, over 100 templates for different types of briefs, AI-powered speaker fonts, and home widgets.