Plaud's New Gadgets: A Smarter Way to Capture Your Meetings

Plaud, a company renowned for its innovative hardware, has launched two new products just before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The first is the Plaude NotePin S, an AI-powered notetaker, and the second is a desktop app designed to assist with note-taking during online meetings.

Plaude NotePin S: The Upgraded Notetaker

The Plaude NotePin S is an enhanced version of Plaud's previous pin-styled notetaker. This new model features a physical button that allows users to start and stop recordings effortlessly. Additionally, users can tap the button during a recording to highlight important points, a feature reminiscent of the Plaud Note Pro.

Versatility and Features

• Multiple Wearing Options: Comes with a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin, and wristband for various wearing styles.
• Apple Find My Support: Helps locate the device if misplaced.
• Storage and Battery Life: 64GB of storage and up to 20 hours of continuous recording.
• Audio Capture: Equipped with two MEMS mics that capture clear audio within 9.8 feet.
• Free Transcription: Users receive 300 minutes of free transcription every month.

Comparison with Note Pro

While the NotePin S has a shorter recording range and lower battery life compared to the Note Pro, it is smaller and more portable, making it ideal for users who are frequently on the move.

Plaud's Fourth Device and Desktop App

This marks Plaud's fourth device, with over 1.5 million units sold. While previous devices focused on in-person meetings, the new desktop app is designed to compete with other meeting notetakers like Granola, Fathom, and Fireflies.

Desktop App Features

• Automatic Meeting Detection: The app detects when a meeting is active and prompts users to capture the transcript.
• System Audio Recording: Uses system audio to record the meeting and converts it into structured notes using AI.
• Multimodal Inputs: Introduced last year, this feature allows users to add images, typed notes, and audio transcription, now available in the desktop app as well.