The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about

The AI wearable market is booming, with a range of innovative devices designed to seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into our daily lives. From necklaces and rings to wristbands and portable gadgets, these wearable AI devices promise to be both productivity tools and friendly companions.

Bee, priced at $49.99, is an affordable pendant that records everything it hears and learns your routines and preferences. It creates reminders and notes, and even features a mute button for privacy. The companion app, available on iOS with a $19 monthly subscription, allows direct interaction with Bee and provides daily summaries and conversation transcripts.

Amazon's acquisition of Bee's startup led to the launch of the Bee Frontier ($74.99) and Bee Eclipse ($99.99) devices. Both offer the same core functionality and can be connected to Alexa.

Another notable entrant is Friend, a $129 pendant that functions as an emotional support companion. It recognizes tone and mood, allowing users to chat with it as if it were a friend and receive proactive messages like good luck wishes. Recently, Friend 2.0 was introduced with a built-in speaker for a more distinctive personality.

Limitless, formerly known as Rewind, is a $99 conversation-recording pendant that continuously listens and transcribes meetings, calls, and conversations with consent. The companion app offers 10 hours of AI features per month, with unlimited features available for $29.

Meta is set to release its first AI wearable, Muse, in September. The pocket-sized device will feature a playful digital avatar, Jolly, accessible through voice commands. Users can interact with Muse to complete tasks.

Nirva, founded by former Meta Reality Labs employees, focuses on personal growth rather than productivity. Priced at $249, the pendant or bracelet listens to the wearer's speech and turns everyday experiences into a personal journal, helping users understand emotions, communication style, and habits.

Omi, another AI wearable, priced at $89, can answer questions, summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and help schedule meetings. It listens constantly and runs conversations through ChatGPT, remembering context and offering personalized advice. Omi can be worn as a necklace or attached to the side of the head.

Plaud's NotePin, priced at $89, is one of the pricier options but offers valuable AI transcription and summarization features. It can be worn on the wrist or attached magnetically to clothing. The company is also developing the $179 Plaud Note Pro for preorder.

Rabbit R1, despite initial launch challenges, is gaining attention with its retro-styled handheld design and phone-adjacent functionality. The device, priced at $199, introduces "Creations," allowing users to build their own tools.