The Most Notable AI Gadgets of Recent Days

Bee A compact gadget that records what it hears, recognizes daily habits, and creates reminders and notes. The basic version costs $49.99, the app is available only on iOS and requires a $19 monthly subscription. Amazon has also released the Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse models with the same core functions. Alexa can be connected in the app.

Friend A pendant priced at $129 that continuously listens to its owner and responds to their voice and mood. The updated version features a built-in speaker and a more expressive personality. Limitless, formerly known as Rewind, records meetings, calls, and conversations with participants' consent, converting them into transcripts and concise summaries; the device costs $99.

Muse Charm by Meta A pocket-sized gadget designed to display the digital avatar Jolly and perform tasks via voice commands. Nirva transforms the owner's speech into a personal diary and analyzes emotions, communication style, and habits; the company plans to open orders in November, with deliveries to first buyers by the end of the year. The device will be priced at $249.

Omi Answers questions, creates to-do lists, and helps schedule meetings, and can also be attached to the head with a medical patch. Plaud NotePin saves audio recordings on a smartphone and automatically generates transcripts and summaries; its slimmer version, Plaud Note Pro, is available for pre-order at $179. Rabbit R1 allows users to control apps, book flights, and order food without constantly relying on a smartphone. The Stream ring by Sandbar records notes after activating the touch panel, and its microphone is off by default.