Plaud is launching AI earbuds

Plaud has launched a new AI wearable device called the Plaud One Explorer Edition. It is designed to record, transcribe, and summarize conversations, and can be worn as earbuds or used through a standalone charging case. The case has built-in 4G connectivity, allowing it to upload and process conversations without needing a phone or Wi-Fi connection.

The earbuds have 32MB of local storage and three microphones that can record at a distance of up to two meters. According to Plaud, they can record for up to six hours. The device is primarily aimed at professionals and can capture calls and in-person conversations, automatically uploading recordings for transcription and summarization.

The Plaud One Explorer Edition also has agentic capabilities that can take actions across tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack based on conversations. However, TechRadar reports that broader agent capabilities will arrive in a future update, with high-stakes actions requiring approval and recording manually triggered, with users responsible for obtaining consent.

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