Plaud Inc. has unveiled two major new products, the Plaud NotePin S, an upgraded wearable AI notetaker, and Plaud Desktop, a dedicated desktop app that captures and summarizes online meetings without bots, ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The launch aims to span in-person and virtual meeting scenarios with seamless AI-driven transcription and summarization.
TL;DR
- Plaud introduced the Plaud NotePin S wearable AI recorder with a new highlight button and versatile wear options.
- Plaud Desktop is a bot-free desktop meeting capture app for platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
- Both tools sync with Plaud’s cloud to unify transcripts and insights across devices.
- Plaud says these tools aim to “amplify human intelligence” by minimizing friction in capturing conversational context.
Plaud NotePin S Introduces Easier Control And Flexible Wearability
Plaud NotePin S builds on the company’s previous wearable AI recording device by adding a physical button that lets users start, stop, and highlight key moments during recordings.
The device comes with multiple wear accessories including a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin, and wristband, letting professionals wear it in ways that suit their style and workflow.
Priced at $179 USD, the NotePin S retains core hardware specifications from earlier models with 64 GB of internal storage and a 20-hour continuous recording battery life.
It also ships with 300 minutes of free monthly AI transcription, allowing users to convert audio into searchable transcripts.
NotePin S supports Apple Find My, which helps users locate the device if it’s misplaced.
Plaud Desktop Offers Bot-Free Meeting Capture And AI Transcripts
Alongside the wearable device, Plaud unveiled Plaud Desktop, a desktop application that records and transcribes virtual meetings.
Unlike many meeting note tools that require joining calls with bots, Plaud Desktop captures system audio directly from the computer, letting users begin recording with a click while maintaining confidentiality and workflow speed.
The app detects active meetings on platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, and enables users to generate real-time audio capture. Notes can be enhanced with multimodal inputs including visuals, typed highlights, and audio markers, all unified under Plaud Intelligence.
Plaud Leadership And Early Users' Opinions
“Ultimately, we’re building Plaud to feel less like a tool and more like a trusted work companion that captures context and carries it forward,” said Nathan Xu, Cofounder & CEO of Plaud. “Capturing conversations in their natural form is the best way to empower people in real life. Our mission is to amplify human intelligence, and our latest innovations reinforce our commitment to this promise.”
“Plaud Desktop lets me stay fully in the moment, while it handles taking the notes, I can stay focused on the conversation,” said Jeff Allen, Senior Economic Specialist.
Why This Matters For Hybrid Workflows
As hybrid work, involving both in-person and virtual interactions, becomes increasingly common, professionals struggle to capture and organize information consistently across formats. Tools like Plaud NotePin S and Plaud Desktop attempt to solve that problem by providing continuous, context-aware AI capture across devices.
By unifying notes from physical conversations and digital meetings, Plaud seeks to reduce the administrative burden of manual note-taking and enhance post-meeting productivity.
Availability And Pricing
- Plaud NotePin S: Available now for $179 USD.
- Plaud Desktop: Available as part of the Plaud ecosystem starting today.
Both products are accessible immediately and are positioned as part of Plaud’s broader AI workflow toolset for professionals.
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