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Can Amazon finally make AI wearables happen? This buzzy new device could be its best bet

As Bee AI is acquired by Amazon, interest in AI-first hardware continues to buzz.

The concept behind Bee is simple: a $49 wristband equipped with mics and AI that is worn at all times to listen in on your everyday interactions, transcribe them, and provide additional insights like conversational search, action recommendations, and more. Less so: things you wouldn't typically be able to refer back to, such as revisiting a previous conversation you had with a roommate in which they mentioned what they wanted you to get from the store, what name the person you just met was, or even when your friend said their birthday was. As companies compete to release a wearable that makes AI the most accessible and appealing for users to add to their device rotation, this market is bound to become more saturated in the near future.

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