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Anker Introduces Coin-Size Soundcore Work AI Recorder for Meetings

The wearable promises automated transcripts and summaries, with key technical specifics still in dispute.

Overview

  • The $99.99 device records on tap and uses a double-tap to flag moments that later surface as highlights in searchable transcripts.
  • At 0.91 inches across and 10 grams, it offers up to eight hours of use, with a charging case extending total runtime to about 32 hours.
  • Core features include transcription in more than 100 languages, speaker separation, automatic summarization, and search and export via the Soundcore app.
  • Reports differ on processing and models: The Verge cites on‑device GPT‑4o and local processing, ZDNET cites GPT‑4.1 and temporary cloud handling, and Android Headlines reports cloud processing with auto deletion after delivery.
  • Anker plans a September release in select markets with a broader rollout later this year, and an optional subscription of about $16 per month; listings referenced by ZDNET suggest 100 free minutes monthly on a Starter tier and 1,000 minutes on a Pro plan.