Category directory · Updated September 29, 2026

AI memory pendants: who makes them, and what they actually do

A wearable that turns speech into notes is now a category. This directory lists who still sells one, separates note takers from companion gadgets, and links every fact to the maker or a named news source.

What counts as an AI memory pendant

A wearable that turns speech into notes is now a product category. The devices differ a lot in how they capture, what they keep and what they cost, and most listings blur those differences. This directory lists the makers people search for, marks which ones still sell hardware, separates note takers from companion gadgets, and links each fact to the maker's own page or a named news source. For a definition and a longer walk-through of how the category works, see How they work.

We treat the term loosely on purpose. A strict definition would be a chest-worn, always-listening device whose job is recall. Real products are messier: pins, cards, clips, wristbands and coin-sized recorders all get called memory pendants in search results, and buyers compare them anyway. We list them together and mark the form so you can filter. For a wider view beyond pendants, see Legend Memory's ranked guide to AI wearables.

Two capture models

Press to record. You decide a moment matters, then start the device. Plaud, Pocket and Anker's soundcore Work work this way, as their product pages describe. It suits conversations you already know are coming, and you usually get an audio file to replay.

Always on. The device captures while it is active, so you do not have to notice in advance that a moment mattered. Legend One and Omi describe themselves this way, and Bee is reported to listen continuously unless muted. The trade-off is privacy etiquette around other people and, for most of them, an archive of what was said.

2026 directory

Listed alphabetically by maker, with Limitless last as a discontinued product. Details and sources are in the spec table.

  1. On sale

    Bee Pioneer

    Bee (Amazon confirmed in July 2025 that it planned to acquire Bee)

    A $49.99 wristband sold in the US that works with iOS only, with dual microphones and a listed battery of up to 7 days. Bee's site lists no subscription price and says a Premium plan is planned.

  2. Out of category

    Friend

    Friend

    A companion pendant, not a note taker. Version 2.0 launched in July 2026 at $249 with a built-in speaker. It is on this list because people group it with pendants.

  3. On sale

    Legend One

    Legend Memory (the operator of this site)

    A chest-worn pendant with three microphones and a Halo light while it transcribes. Legend Memory says it never creates an audio file. $499 including the first year of membership, then $499 per year. See Legend One on the maker's site.

  4. On sale

    Omi

    Based Hardware

    An open-source pendant listed at $129 (normally $179) with a free software plan. Omi lists 10 to 14 hours of battery and says users can run the software locally.

  5. On sale

    Plaud Note, Note Pro, NotePin and NotePin S

    Plaud

    The largest line in wearable AI notes. Plaud says it has sold more than 2 million devices. Hardware is $159 to $189, each with 300 free transcription minutes a month and paid plans above that.

  6. On sale

    Pocket

    Pocket

    A press-to-record device with a MagSafe mount, 64GB of storage and a listed four-day battery. $139 as listed, with a free software plan and a $19.99 per month Pro plan billed yearly.

  7. On sale

    SwitchBot AI MindClip

    SwitchBot

    A 16.8 gram clip-on recorder at $119.99 with up to 20 hours of recording, 64GB of storage, 300 free minutes a month and a three-month Pro trial for new users.

  8. On sale

    soundcore Work

    Anker

    A coin-sized recorder listed at $159 with dual microphones, IPX4 water resistance and a 5 meter range. Audio is stored encrypted on the device by default.

  9. Not for sale

    Limitless Pendant

    Limitless, acquired by Meta

    Limitless said it stopped selling the Pendant on December 5, 2025 and would support existing customers through 2026. It is here for people who still own one or who find it in old roundups.

How to read the directory

The listing above is a summary. The spec table gives the numbers side by side: price, weight, microphones, battery, storage, capture control, water resistance and subscription terms. The buyer guide explains which of those matter for which kind of buyer. The privacy and consent page covers what each product says about audio storage and what the law says about recording other people.

Every page cites its sources. We do not use star ratings, accuracy scores or sponsored placement. Where a maker does not publish a number, we say so.

FAQ

What is an AI memory pendant?

A wearable that captures spoken conversation and turns it into text, summaries or tasks. Some devices wait for you to press a button. Others stay on while a light or other signal shows they are active. Most are not medical devices.

Which AI memory pendants can I buy in 2026?

As of September 29, 2026 the makers below list a product for sale: Plaud (Note, Note Pro, NotePin, NotePin S), Pocket, Omi, Bee (US, iOS only), SwitchBot (AI MindClip), Anker's soundcore Work, Friend, and Legend One. Limitless stopped selling its Pendant on December 5, 2025.

Do AI pendants store raw audio?

It depends on the product. Plaud, Pocket and soundcore Work store audio on the device, and Plaud and Pocket also sync to a cloud account. Legend Memory says Legend One never creates an audio file. For Omi, Bee and Friend the product pages we read do not say, so check each maker's privacy policy.

What is the difference between a pendant and a clip?

Form. A pendant hangs from a cord at chest height. Clips attach to a collar or bag, pins attach with a magnet, and bands go on the wrist. Placement changes how well the microphones hear both sides of a conversation and how visible the device is to other people.

Is an AI memory pendant a treatment for ADHD?

No. Legend Memory describes Legend One as built for people with ADHD and says it is not a treatment, and no other device on this site claims to treat anything. See the National Institute of Mental Health page on ADHD for background on the condition.

Who runs this directory?

The team behind Legend Memory, which makes Legend One. The footer of every page says so and the About page explains how we handle that.

More answers are on the full FAQ.

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Sources

Every outside claim on this page comes from one of these pages. Prices, plans and availability were checked on September 29, 2026 and can change.