Plaud Introduces NotePin S and Desktop AI Notetaker Ahead of CES 2026

Plaud Inc. has launched a new wearable AI notetaker, the Plaud NotePin S, and a desktop meeting transcription app ahead of CES 2026, according to details on the company’s website.

The NotePin S is a compact, button-operated device designed for recording in-person conversations. It offers 64GB of storage, 20 hours of continuous recording, and two MEMS microphones capable of picking up audio within a 9.8-foot range. The device includes accessories such as a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin, and wristband, and now supports Apple’s Find My network for easy location tracking.

Priced at $179, the NotePin S provides users with 300 minutes of free transcription each month. The device allows users to mark key moments during recordings and integrates with Plaud’s AI transcription system, which supports multimodal note-taking through audio, typed notes, and images.

Plaud also introduced a desktop app that automatically detects active online meetings and captures transcriptions using system audio. The app structures the output into organized notes with AI assistance, expanding Plaud’s offerings beyond in-person note-taking to include digital meeting support.