A wide range of AI-powered devices is now hitting the market, all aiming to weave artificial intelligence into everyday life in ways never seen before. Among these AI wearables are necklaces, rings, wristbands, and portable gadgets—some function as productivity tools, while others position themselves as friendly companions that listen to your daily thoughts. Even OpenAI is developing a compact AI companion device. Here's a look at some of the most noteworthy options available.

**Bee** is an affordable pendant at $49.99 that can be clipped to clothing or worn like a fitness band. The device records everything it hears and learns your routines and preferences to generate reminders and notes. A mute button is included for moments when you want privacy. The companion app—currently iOS-only—comes with a $19 monthly subscription, letting you interact with Bee directly, ask questions, receive key takeaways from your day, and access chronological transcripts of your conversations. Amazon acquired the wearables startup in July 2025 and launched its first new products earlier this month.

Amazon unveiled two new devices: the **Bee Frontier** at $74.99, wearable on the wrist or clipped to clothing, and the **Bee Eclipse** at $99.99, a credit-card-sized device that attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone. Both deliver the same core functionality as the previous generation, positioning Bee as a more affordable alternative to AI devices like the Plaud Note and Plaud NotePin. Users can also opt to connect Bee to Alexa.

**Friend** stands out as one of the most hyped entrants in the "personal AI" device space. This $129 white pendant hangs around your neck and serves as an emotional support companion. It recognizes your tone and mood, letting you chat with it as you would with a friend. Connected to your phone via Bluetooth, it listens continuously and is ready to respond or send proactive messages—like wishing you luck before an interview. The device has also drawn criticism, including backlash over its NYC subway ad campaign, where people vandalized the ads with messages like "surveillance capitalism." In what appears to be an effort to stay relevant, the company recently revealed a major product update introducing a new voice feature. Dubbed "Friend 2.0," the updated device includes a built-in speaker that enables it to communicate with users and express a more distinctive personality.

Formerly known as Rewind, **Limitless** is another conversation-recording pendant, priced at $99. It listens continuously, transcribing meetings, calls, and conversations (with consent) into searchable, summarized knowledge. It's particularly suited for professionals—especially journalists—who need to recall important discussions. The companion app includes 10 hours of AI features per month, such as transcription and summaries, with an option to unlock unlimited features for $29 per month.

Meta introduced its first AI wearable in September, offering users a new way to access its personal AI assistant, Muse. The device hasn't shipped yet, but it's expected to feature Jolly, a playful digital avatar representing the AI assistant. Housed in a pocket-sized device that can be carried around or attached to a keychain, the wearable includes a miniature display showing the avatar. Users will interact with Muse through voice commands and have it complete tasks on their behalf.

**Nirva** is a startup founded by former Meta Reality Labs employees, building an AI wearable centered on personal growth rather than productivity or meeting notes. Worn as a pendant or bracelet, the device listens to the wearer's speech and uses AI to transform everyday experiences into a personal journal, helping users better understand their emotions, communication style, and habits. Through its companion app, users can explore behavioral patterns, gain insights into how they communicate, and find ways to improve. Nirva plans to open orders in November, with shipments to early users targeted for the end of the year. The device will cost $249.

Priced at $89, **Omi** can answer your questions, summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and help schedule meetings. It also listens continuously and runs your conversations through ChatGPT, allowing it to remember context about you and offer personalized advice. Omi can be worn as a necklace, but notably, it can also be attached to the side of your head with medical tape and can detect when you're speaking to it.

At $159, **Plaud's NotePin** is one of the pricier options on this list, but its built-in AI transcription and summarization features make it a valuable tool for lawyers, journalists, and students attending meetings or lectures. The tiny wearable voice recorder can be worn on your wrist or attached magnetically to clothing. Recordings are saved in real time on your phone, eliminating the hassle of manual note-taking. The device includes 300 free monthly transcription minutes, and the $8.33 per month Pro plan upgrades transcription time to 1,200 minutes. This year, the company is preparing to launch a $179 ultra-thin note-taking device called the Plaud Note Pro, now available for preorder.

**Rabbit R1** is another AI gadget that has quickly become a topic of interest in the tech world, despite facing challenges during its initial launch. This small, retro-styled handheld device features a touchscreen and rotating camera at a $199 price point. Designed to be phone-adjacent, it lets you perform tasks like booking flights, ordering meals, and controlling apps without pulling out your phone each time. Following a crucial software update that fixed previous performance issues, the Rabbit R1 now boasts expanded AI features—including "Creations," a feature that allows you to build your own tools and even games.

**Sandbar** emerged from stealth last year, unveiling the Stream ring, an AI wearable designed for note-taking. It features a built-in microphone that remains off by default and can be activated through a flat, touch-sensitive surface on the top of the ring. By pressing and holding the panel, users can record notes, interact with an AI assistant through the companion smartphone app, and manage media playback—including playing, pausing, skipping tracks, and adjusting volume. The microphone stays disabled by default and can be switched on via the touch-sensitive panel on the ring's upper surface. Users can press and hold it to capture notes, communicate with an AI assistant through the companion mobile app, and control music. The Stream ring is expected to launch this summer at $299, with silver and gold finishes available.