- Physical AI notetakers are emerging as alternatives to digital meeting notetakers, offering features like transcription, summarization, and even live translation.
- Devices range in form factor from credit-card sized units to wearable pins and pendants, with prices generally around $159-$200.
- Several brands, including Plaud, Mobvi, Comulytic, Viaim, and Anker, are introducing these physical AI notetakers with varying recording times, transcription allowances, and features.

A: Hey! Did you hear about these new gadgets? They’re for recording meetings!

B: No way! Really? Like, physical recorders? I thought everyone just used apps on their phones.

A: Yeah! It’s kind of surprising. Apparently, some people prefer these little devices. They record the audio and use AI to give you summaries.

B: Wow! Sounds useful for busy meetings. Are they all the same?

A: Not really. Some are like credit cards, others you can wear! There’s this one called Plaud Note, around $179. It gives you free transcription time each month.

B: $179? That's not too bad. What about translation?

A: Oh yeah! Some of them even translate live! Mobvi’s one is $159 and supports over 120 languages. Amazing, right?

A: Then there's Comulytic, which is good because you don’t need to pay extra for basic transcription. It’s $159.

B: No extra fees? That’s awesome! What else is out there?

A: They have smaller ones too! Like the Plaud NotePin – you can clip it to your bag or wear it as a bracelet! It’s about $159.

B: A bracelet recorder? That’s pretty cool! Are there any cheaper options?

A: Yep! There’s Omi, it’s only $89 but you need to connect it to your phone.

B: Okay, that’s good to know. One last question: are any of them earbuds?

A: You guessed it! Viaim has earbuds that transcribe calls. They’re $200!



A: It's a whole new world of notetaking!