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An AI pendant records conversations so you can search and summarize them later. Several early ones have already disappeared. More on the AI recorder hub .
What’s still around
- Pocket. A small recorder you clip or stick to your phone, with unlimited free transcription. I use it daily. See Pocket AI recorder . Get Pocket
- Plaud NotePin. A wearable pin from Plaud, $159, or $179 for the NotePin S (Pocket vs Plaud ). See the Plaud NotePin
- Omi. An open pendant. See Pocket vs Omi .
TechCrunch’s AI wearables roundup covers more of what’s on sale now.
What’s gone
- Limitless was acquired by Meta in December 2025 and its pendant was discontinued (Forth ).
- Humane AI Pin service ended on February 28, 2025, after HP bought the company’s assets (The Verge ).
Is it worth it?
Yes if you have a lot of conversations you’d otherwise forget: sales, management, interviews, school. No if you mostly need reminders. Your phone already does that.
Before you buy, check whether it needs a subscription for transcription, and whether the company looks like it’ll be around in two years. For alternatives worn on your face, see AI glasses vs a pocket recorder .