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Anker's Coin-Size 'Soundcore Work' AI Recorder Launches at $99 in September

Conflicting reports leave its on-device versus cloud processing unresolved.

Overview

  • The wearable measures 0.91 inches across, weighs about 10 grams, and runs up to eight hours per charge or 32 hours with its charger case.
  • Features include one-tap recording, a double-tap to flag moments, AI transcription in 100+ languages, speaker separation, searchable transcripts, and summaries in the Soundcore app.
  • An optional subscription of about $15.99–$16 per month is planned, with an Amazon listing indicating 100 minutes on a Starter tier and 1,000 minutes on a Pro plan.
  • Coverage diverges on the tech stack and privacy: some reports cite on-device GPT-4o and local processing, others cite GPT-4.1 with temporary cloud handling and auto deletion; a 97% accuracy figure is reported but not independently verified.
  • Availability begins in September in select markets, with a broader rollout later in the year, and competing devices like Plaud Note and Mobvoi TicNote are noted as larger and pricier.