# TechCrunch lists 10 AI wearables including Bee, Friend, and Rabbit R1

Digest AI · Hardware & Compute · published 2026-10-25T14:10:00Z

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## Summary

TechCrunch has compiled a list of notable AI-powered wearables and gadgets currently on the market or in development. The roundup covers devices ranging from affordable pendants to handheld companions, highlighting their specific functions and pricing. 

Key devices include Bee, an Amazon-owned pendant priced at $49.99 that records audio and creates reminders, with new models like the Bee Frontier ($74.99) and Bee Eclipse ($99.99) launching this month. Friend, a $129 emotional support pendant, recently updated to "Friend 2.0" with a built-in speaker, though it has faced public criticism over privacy concerns. Other entries include Limitless ($99) for meeting transcription, Omi ($89) which uses ChatGPT for personalized advice, and Plaud NotePin ($159) for professional note-taking. 

The list also features upcoming or niche hardware, such as Meta's Muse Charm, which includes a digital avatar, and Nirva, a $249 device focused on personal growth insights. Rabbit R1, a $199 handheld device, has expanded its capabilities with a new "Creations" feature, while Sandbar's Stream ring is expected to launch at $299. These devices generally rely on continuous listening or specific recording triggers to provide summaries, reminders, or conversational support.

## Key points

- Amazon launched Bee Frontier at $74.99 and Bee Eclipse at $99.99 this month.
- Friend updated its $129 pendant to Friend 2.0, adding a built-in speaker.
- Meta's Muse Charm wearable is expected to feature a digital avatar named Jolly.

## Why it matters

The proliferation of AI wearables signals a shift from screen-based interaction to ambient, always-on AI assistance. These devices aim to integrate AI into daily routines for productivity, emotional support, and personal growth, raising significant privacy and data security questions for consumers.

## Sources

1. [The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/25/the-hottest-ai-wearables-and-gadgets-you-should-know-about) (TechCrunch AI, 2026-10-25)

Part of the developing story: [Battle of AI Wearables Unfolds](https://digestai.news/thread/amazon-launches-bee-frontier-wearable-and-upcoming-bee-eclipse-with-subscription) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "TechCrunch lists 10 AI wearables including Bee, Friend, and Rabbit R1", 25 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/techcrunch-lists-10-ai-wearables-including-bee-friend-and-rabbit-r1

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