"A new wave of AI-powered gadgets on the market aims to integrate artificial intelligence into our daily lives like never before. Some of these AI wearables-including necklaces, rings, and wristbands, as well as portable devices- serve as productivity tools, while others claim to act as friendly companions listening to your everyday thoughts. Even OpenAI is working on a compact AI companion device."
"Bee is an affordable pendant priced at $49.99 that can either be clipped to your clothing or worn like a fitness band. This device records everything it hears and learns your routines and preferences to create reminders and notes for you. It even features a mute button for those times you want some privacy. The companion app (currently available only on iOS) is included with a $19 monthly subscription."
"Friend is one of the most hyped entrants in the "personal AI" device market. This $129 white pendant hangs around your neck and functions as an emotional support companion. It recognizes your tone and mood, allowing you to chat with it as if it were a friend. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and constantly listens, ready to respond or send you proactive messages, like wishing you good luck before an interview."
A growing category of AI wearables includes necklaces, rings, wristbands, and portable companions that integrate continuous listening, transcription, and conversational interfaces into daily life. Devices range from affordable pendants to pricier emotional-support companions and focus on reminders, summaries, mood recognition, and searchable transcripts. Some devices require monthly subscriptions and companion apps, with platform availability varying by operating system. Continuous listening and proactive messaging enable productivity and companionship use cases, while also prompting criticism and concerns about surveillance, advertisement backlash, and data handling practices. Major companies and startups are competing in this emerging market segment.
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