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Release2026-08-27

Plaud announced wireless earbuds with a built-in cellular connection that record conversations and pass them to AI assistants without needing a phone nearby. The device costs $250 and comes with credits toward new features, including links to Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion and Slack. Transcription beyond a limited free tier still requires a paid Plaud subscription.

What changed

Plaud's note-taking hardware relied on a paired phone rather than its own cellular connection.

What it unlocks

Recording and summarising conversations from earbuds that connect to a network on their own, with links into Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion and Slack.

  • $250 earbuds
  • $200 in included AI credits
  • eSIM works in 80+ countries
  • $240/year unlimited plan

What you need to act on it

  • buying the $250 device
  • a Plaud subscription for unlimited transcription

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