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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 16Plaud Plans New AI Wearable as Startup Targets $500 Million in 2026 Sales
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 16Summary
- Plaud said it will launch a new wearable later this year designed to work with AI agents, extending its push beyond its current note-taking devices.
- The startup also set a 2026 sales goal of $500 million, signaling aggressive growth ambitions for its AI recording hardware business.
- Plaud’s existing lineup includes the $159 Plaud Note and the NotePin, a hands-free recorder that can be worn as a brooch, pendant or wristband.
- Those devices sync with a phone app to transcribe audio and include up to 300 minutes of monthly use without a subscription.
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With 52% of users sticking to phones, is Plaud's projected $500 million in sales a realistic goal or a tech bubble? As rivals offer cheaper open-source options, can Plaud's polished hardware and subscription model truly dominate the market? Plaud promises total privacy using powerful AI. How can users verify their private conversations are not training these models?