Plaud, a hardware manufacturer, has announced the launch of the AI notetaker Plaud NotePin S and a new desktop application designed for digital meeting transcription. These products were introduced prior to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The Plaud NotePin S is a pin-styled notetaker, an evolution from a previous model released in 2024. This version includes a physical button for starting and stopping recordings. Users can also tap the button during a recording to highlight specific points, a feature also present in the Plaud Note Pro.
Device Features and Specifications
The Plaud NotePin S is priced at $179. The package contains:
- A clip
- A lanyard
- A magnetic pin
- A wristband
These accessories provide multiple carrying options for the device. The NotePin S also integrates Apple Find My support for device location tracking.
The core specifications of the NotePin S align with its predecessor. It features 64GB of internal storage and offers up to 20 hours of continuous recording battery life. The device is equipped with two MEMS microphones capable of capturing audio within a 9.8-foot range. Users are provided with 300 minutes of free transcription service each month.
Compared to the Plaud Note Pro, the NotePin S has a shorter recording range and a lower battery life. However, it is designed to be more compact. Plaud states the NotePin S is developed for users who require portability.
Desktop Application for Digital Meetings
This is Plaud's fourth device release, with total sales exceeding 1.5 million units to date. While previous devices have focused on in-person meetings, Plaud is now expanding into digital meeting transcription with its new desktop client. This application aims to compete with existing meeting notetakers.
The desktop app is designed to function across various meeting platforms. It can detect active meetings and prompt users to capture transcripts. The Mac version of the app utilizes system audio for meeting capture, then employs AI to structure the transcription into organized notes. Last year, Plaud introduced multimodal input capabilities for its app, allowing users to integrate images and typed notes alongside audio transcriptions. This functionality is also being implemented in the new desktop application.