Ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Plaud has introduced a new productivity device called the Plaud NotePin S. Along with the hardware, the company is releasing a desktop app designed to link face-to-face conversations with online meetings. Together, these releases show Plaud’s clear goal. They want to manage the full note-taking process for students, professionals, and teams.
The NotePin S builds on the first pin-style recorder Plaud launched in 2024
This new version is smaller, cleaner in design, and more comfortable to wear. One of the main complaints about the earlier model was its squeeze-to-record feature. Many users found it awkward and inconsistent. Plaud fixed this by adding a physical button that feels more natural to use.
Recording is now easy. You press and hold the button to start capturing audio. If something important comes up during the conversation, a quick tap marks that moment. This signal helps the AI recognize which parts of the recording deserve extra attention when creating summaries and transcripts.
Priced at $179, the NotePin S is designed to stay out of your way once it is on. It is very light and easy to forget you are wearing it. Plaud includes several accessories in the box, including a clip, lanyard, magnetic pin, and wristband. This gives you the freedom to wear it in a way that feels natural with any outfit or setting.
Plaud also added the Apple Find My Support feature in the app. This is a practical addition for such a small device. If the NotePin S falls off or gets left behind in a meeting room or classroom, you can locate it just like you would for an AirTag.
Inside NotePin S, the hardware remains dependable even if it is not a major leap from the previous version. The device offers 64GB of storage, which can handle up to 20 hours of continuous recording. When in a standby mode, the battery can last up to 40 days.
The dual microphones are tuned to capture clear speech from about 10 feet away. This makes it suitable for one-on-one discussions, interviews, and small group meetings. Users also receive 300 free minutes of AI transcription each month, which helps new users get started without extra cost.
The hardware, however, is only one part of Plaud’s plan.
The company is launching a desktop app designed to compete with services like Granola and Otter. While the NotePin S focuses on real-world conversations, the desktop app handles virtual meetings. It works well with different platforms such as Zoom, Slack, and Google Meet, and more. The app can detect when a meeting starts and automatically begin transcribing system audio, so there is no need to press record.
The app also keeps Plaud’s multimodal approach intact, which means during a meeting, you can take screenshots or type short notes. The AI then combines audio, images, and text into one organized summary. This removes the need to manage multiple files or scattered notes after a meeting ends.
Overall, Plaud is positioning itself as more than a hardware brand. With over 1.5 million users already on its platform, the company is moving toward a complete productivity solution. Whether you are attending a lecture in person or joining a strategy call online, Plaud wants to be the tool that records, organizes, and makes sense of it all for you.
