TL;DR
Plaud introduced the NotePin S, a compact wearable AI notetaker with a physical record/highlight button and Apple Find My support, and launched a desktop app that records and structures meeting audio into AI-generated notes. The company positions the software to compete with meeting-notetaker services by detecting active meetings and transcribing system audio on macOS.
What happened
Plaud unveiled two new products ahead of CES: the NotePin S, an updated pin-style AI notetaker, and a desktop client intended to capture and summarize online meetings. The NotePin S keeps the core hardware specs of the previous model — 64GB of internal storage, about 20 hours of continuous recording, and two MEMS microphones that pick up audio up to roughly 9.8 feet — while adding a tactile button for starting/stopping recordings and flagging moments during capture. The $179 package includes multiple carry options (clip, lanyard, magnetic pin and wristband) and now supports Apple’s Find My network. Separately, Plaud launched a Mac desktop app that listens to system audio to detect live meetings, prompts users to record, and uses AI to convert transcripts into structured notes. The desktop client also brings multimodal note inputs — combining audio transcripts with images and typed notes — that Plaud previously introduced on other platforms.
Why it matters
- Brings Plaud’s in-person recording hardware experience to virtual meetings, expanding use cases beyond wearable capture.
- A physical highlight button and compact accessories aim to simplify on-the-go in-person recording while offering cloud-connected features like Find My.
- Desktop transcription and AI structuring position Plaud as a direct alternative to meeting-notetaker services that integrate with virtual meeting platforms.
- Built-in multimodal note support could streamline workflows by combining audio, images and typed notes in one place.
Key facts
- Product launched: Plaud NotePin S (wearable AI notetaker) and a new desktop meeting-notetaker app.
- Price: NotePin S listed at $179 and ships with a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin and wristband.
- Hardware specs: 64GB onboard storage, roughly 20 hours of continuous recording, two MEMS microphones with ~9.8-foot pickup range.
- Recording controls: physical button to start/stop recordings and to highlight moments during capture.
- Connectivity/Findability: NotePin S adds Apple Find My support.
- Transcription: users receive 300 minutes of automated transcription per month for free (additional details not specified).
- Company context: This is Plaud’s fourth device; the company has sold over 1.5 million devices to date.
- Desktop app: macOS client captures system audio, detects live meetings, prompts to record, and uses AI to convert transcripts into structured notes.
- Multimodal notes: desktop app supports combining audio transcription with images and typed notes, a feature Plaud previously rolled out.
What to watch next
- Whether Plaud will extend desktop support beyond macOS (not confirmed in the source).
- How the desktop app integrates with specific meeting platforms and calendar systems — level of native integration not confirmed in the source.
- Any limits, pricing tiers or overage policies beyond the stated 300 free transcription minutes per month (not confirmed in the source).
Quick glossary
- MEMS microphone: A small micro-electromechanical microphone commonly used in consumer electronics for capturing audio with compact, low-power hardware.
- Transcription: The process of converting spoken language in an audio recording into written text, often automated by speech-recognition software.
- Apple Find My: A networked location service from Apple that helps users locate supported devices and accessories using Apple’s ecosystem.
- Multimodal notes: Notes that combine multiple types of content — such as audio transcriptions, images and typed text — into a single, searchable record.
Reader FAQ
How long does the NotePin S battery last?
Plaud lists about 20 hours of continuous recording battery capacity for the NotePin S.
How much transcription is included?
Users receive 300 minutes of automated transcription per month for free; further details about additional minutes or paid tiers are not confirmed in the source.
Does the desktop app work on Windows?
Not confirmed in the source.
Can the NotePin S highlight moments during recording?
Yes. The device has a physical button that can be tapped during recording to mark or highlight specific moments.
Hardware maker Plaud launched a new AI notetaker called Plaude NotePin S, along with a desktop app that helps you take notes for digital meetings, ahead of this year’s Consumer…
Sources
- Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker
- Plaud.ai – The World's No.1 AI Note-taking Brand
- Plaud Note Ai Voice Recorder
- PLAUD NotePin review – AI wearable note taker
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