The latest AI wearables and gadgets transforming daily life

In 2026, AI-powered wearables and gadgets are reshaping how people interact with technology. Amazon, which acquired the wearables startup in July 2025, launched the Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, priced at $74.99 and $99.99, respectively. These devices offer core AI functionality at a more affordable price than competitors like the Plaud Note and NotePin. Friend, a $129 pendant, has faced criticism for its subway ad campaign but recently introduced a new voice feature called Friend 2.0. Limitless, formerly known as Rewind, offers a $99 pendant that transcribes conversations for professionals. Meta’s AI wearable, expected to ship later this year, features Jolly, a digital avatar for its personal assistant Muse. Nirva, founded by former Meta employees, focuses on personal growth through AI journaling, with shipments planned for the end of 2026. Omi, priced at $89, can answer questions and summarize conversations using ChatGPT. Plaud’s NotePin, at $159, provides 300 free transcription minutes monthly. Rabbit R1, a $199 handheld device, now offers expanded AI features after a software update. Sandbar’s Stream ring, launching this summer at $299, allows users to record notes and control media via a touch-sensitive panel.