Hardware maker Plaud has introduced a new wearable AI recorder, the Plaud NotePin S, along with a desktop meeting notetaker app ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The NotePin S is the latest version of Plaud’s pin-style notetaker, first released in 2024. The new model adds a physical button to start and stop recordings, and lets users tap during a session to flag key moments, a feature also available on the recently launched Plaud Note Pro.
The $179 NotePin S ships with multiple accessories — a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin, and wristband — so it can be worn in different ways. The device now supports Apple’s Find My network, making it easier to locate if misplaced.
Core hardware specs remain unchanged from the previous generation. The NotePin S includes 64GB of onboard storage and a battery rated for up to 20 hours of continuous recording. It uses two MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphones to capture audio clearly within a range of up to 9.8 feet. Users receive 300 minutes of AI transcription per month at no additional cost.
Compared with the Note Pro, the NotePin S offers a shorter recording range and lower battery life, but it is more compact and designed to be easily carried with its various accessories. Plaud positions the device for people who are frequently on the move.
The NotePin S is Plaud’s fourth hardware product. The company says it has sold more than 1.5 million devices to date, largely targeting in-person meeting scenarios.
Alongside the new pin, Plaud is expanding into digital meeting software with a desktop app aimed at rivals such as Granola, Fathom, and Fireflies. The Mac client monitors for active meetings across different video platforms and can prompt users to start a transcript.
The desktop app records using system audio and relies on AI to structure the resulting transcription into organized notes. Plaud previously added multimodal note-taking to its mobile app, allowing users to combine audio with images and typed notes. That capability is now being extended to the desktop client as well.