Technology
AI wearable promises to help you remember everything

You know how sometimes you wish you had a photographic memory? Well, the Plaud NotePin memory capsule is kinda like that, but it hangs around your neck. This nifty little artificial intelligence-powered device is all about helping you remember stuff better. It’s like having a super-smart personal assistant that’s always ready to jot down your thoughts and conversations.
But here’s the thing: This gadget is pushing us to think about some big questions. Like, how comfortable are we with AI being our memory keeper? And what about privacy? I mean, it’s one thing to write stuff down in a diary, but having a device that’s always listening?
That’s a whole different ball game. It’s got me wondering: Are we ready to let AI be our second brain? Let’s take a closer look at this little gadget that’s stirring up such big questions — who knows, it might just change the way we think about memory and technology in the future.
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The Plaud NotePin. (Plaud.AI)
What is the Plaud NotePin?
The Plaud NotePin is a small, pill-shaped device that can be worn as a pendant, pinned to clothing or attached as a wristband. Its primary function is to record meetings, conversations and personal notes, which are then transcribed and summarized using advanced AI technology.
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This innovative device offers versatile wearability, allowing you to choose how you want to use it in various situations. With an impressive battery life, the NotePin can record continuously for up to 20 hours on a single charge, making it ideal for even the longest workdays.
Not only does the device record audio, but it also generates summaries, mind maps and actionable items from your conversations. You can select from multiple AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, to enhance your experience. Additionally, the NotePin comes with 64 GB of storage, ensuring that you never run out of space for your recordings.

The Plaud NotePin. (Plaud.AI)
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Potential use cases
The NotePin’s versatility makes it suitable for various professionals. Business professionals can capture client meetings and generate actionable summaries. Educators can record lectures and provide post-session transcripts. Health care providers can ensure that accurate patient information is captured during consultations. Creative workers can rely on the NotePin to never miss a moment of inspiration, no matter where it strikes.
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The Plaud NotePin. (Plaud.AI)
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Privacy concerns
While the NotePin offers impressive functionality, it also raises significant privacy and ethical concerns. Although users must manually activate recording, there’s a risk of capturing conversations without the knowledge or consent of all parties involved, which could potentially violate privacy laws in some jurisdictions. With sensitive conversations being recorded and stored, the security of this data becomes paramount. Plaud claims to use end-to-end encryption and reputable cloud service providers, but users should be aware of the potential risks associated with storing personal information in the cloud.
The AI-powered analysis of conversations raises questions about data mining and the potential for misuse of personal information. Users should carefully review the company’s privacy policy and understand how their data is being used and analyzed. As we increasingly rely on AI to remember and summarize information for us, there’s a concern about the potential atrophy of our natural memory skills. This dependence could have long-term implications for cognitive function.
In professional settings, the use of such devices could create tension if employees feel they’re being constantly monitored or if confidential information is at risk of being recorded without proper safeguards. Users should also consider what happens to their recorded data in the long term. How long is it stored? Can it be completely deleted if desired? These are important questions to ask before fully embracing such technology.
While Plaud emphasizes user control over data and robust security measures, potential users should carefully weigh these privacy considerations against the device’s benefits. As with any technology that intersects with personal privacy, it’s crucial to be fully informed and mindful of how and when you use the NotePin.

Plaud NotePin. (Plaud.AI)
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Pricing and availability
The Plaud NotePin is priced at $169 and is available for preorder. While basic AI features are free, a yearly subscription of $79 is required for premium features like summary templates and speaker labeling.

Plaud NotePin. (Plaud.AI)
Kurt’s key takeaways
So, what do we think about the Plaud NotePin? It offers an exciting look at a future where AI could help us capture and organize our thoughts. But will it become an essential part of our lives or just another gadget we forget about? As we embrace more technology like this, we need to consider how comfortable we are with AI in our daily routines and where we draw the line on privacy. Ultimately, the NotePin sparks an important conversation about our evolving relationship with AI.
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xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars

Several days after temporarily shutting down the Grok AI bot that was producing antisemitic posts and praising Hitler in response to user prompts, Elon Musk’s AI company tried to explain why that happened. In a series of posts on X, it said that “…we discovered the root cause was an update to a code path upstream of the @grok bot. This is independent of the underlying language model that powers @grok.”
On the same day, Tesla announced a new 2025.26 update rolling out “shortly” to its electric cars, which adds the Grok assistant to vehicles equipped with AMD-powered infotainment systems, which have been available since mid-2021. According to Tesla, “Grok is currently in Beta & does not issue commands to your car – existing voice commands remain unchanged.” As Electrek notes, this should mean that whenever the update does reach customer-owned Teslas, it won’t be much different than using the bot as an app on a connected phone.
This isn’t the first time the Grok bot has had these kinds of problems or similarly explained them. In February, it blamed a change made by an unnamed ex-OpenAI employee for the bot disregarding sources that accused Elon Musk or Donald Trump of spreading misinformation. Then, in May, it began inserting allegations of white genocide in South Africa into posts about almost any topic. The company again blamed an “unauthorized modification,” and said it would start publishing Grok’s system prompts publicly.
xAI claims that a change on Monday, July 7th, “triggered an unintended action” that added an older series of instructions to its system prompts telling it to be “maximally based,” and “not afraid to offend people who are politically correct.”
The prompts are separate from the ones we noted were added to the bot a day earlier, and both sets are different from the ones the company says are currently in operation for the new Grok 4 assistant.
These are the prompts specifically cited as connected to the problems:
“You tell it like it is and you are not afraid to offend people who are politically correct.”
* Understand the tone, context and language of the post. Reflect that in your response.”
* “Reply to the post just like a human, keep it engaging, dont repeat the information which is already present in the original post.”
The xAI explanation says those lines caused the Grok AI bot to break from other instructions that are supposed to prevent these types of responses, and instead produce “unethical or controversial opinions to engage the user,” as well as “reinforce any previously user-triggered leanings, including any hate speech in the same X thread,” and prioritize sticking to earlier posts from the thread.
Technology
Solar-powered robot zaps weeds without chemicals

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Out in the California sun, a new kind of farmhand is hard at work. Powered by solar energy and guided by artificial intelligence, the solar-powered weeding robot for cotton fields is offering farmers a smarter and more sustainable way to tackle weeds.
This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.
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Solar-powered Element robot (Aigen)
Why farmers need alternatives to herbicides and manual labor
Farmers everywhere are facing a tough reality. There simply aren’t enough people willing to do the backbreaking work of weeding fields, and the weeds themselves are getting harder to kill with chemicals. Many farmers would rather avoid using herbicides, but until now, they haven’t had a practical alternative. Kenny Lee, CEO of Aigen, puts it plainly: farmers don’t love chemicals, but they use them because it’s often the only tool available. Aigen’s mission is to give them a better choice.
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How Aigen’s solar-powered weeding robot uses AI to fight weeds
Aigen’s Element robot is designed to meet the real-world needs of modern agriculture. It runs entirely on solar power, which means farmers can save money on fuel while also reducing their environmental impact. The robot uses advanced AI and onboard cameras to spot and remove weeds with impressive accuracy, all without damaging the crops. Its rugged design allows it to handle rough terrain and changing weather, and it can work alongside other robots, communicating wirelessly to cover large fields efficiently. The Element robot isn’t limited to cotton; it’s also being used in soy and sugar beet fields, showing just how versatile this technology can be.

Solar-powered Element robot (Aigen)
Real-world results: Aigen’s robot at work on California cotton farms
At Bowles Farm in California’s Central Valley, Element robots are already proving their worth. These robots are keeping cotton fields weed-free without the need for chemicals, freeing up workers to focus on more skilled tasks and helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently. The technology is not just a promise for the future. It’s delivering real results today.
Top benefits of solar-powered weeding robots for sustainable farming
Switching to solar-powered, AI-driven robots brings a host of benefits. Farmers no longer need to rely on herbicides, which leads to cleaner crops and healthier soil. Labor costs can drop since workers can shift from manual weeding to supervising and maintaining the robots. The robots also collect valuable data on crop health, pests and diseases, giving farmers better information to make decisions. And because the robots run on solar power, farms can reduce their carbon footprint while saving money on energy.

Solar-powered Element robots (Aigen)
Kurt’s key takeaways
Aigen’s Element robot goes beyond being just another cool piece of technology. It really shows what can happen when farming and innovation come together. As more growers start using solar-powered robots like this, chemical-free fields are moving from wishful thinking to something we can actually achieve.
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It’s the final day of Prime Day 2025, and the deals are still live

Editor’s note: That’s a wrap, folks! As Prime Day 2025 draws to a close, we’ll no longer be updating this article with additional deals and insights. Plenty of great deals remain, however, so be sure to check out all of our Prime Day coverage for anything you may have missed.
There are mere hours left of Amazon’s extended Prime Day extravaganza. And, yeah, we’re a little exhausted, but after days of lightning deals and all-time low prices, these discounts won’t be around for much longer. So, if you’ve been hesitant to jump on these laptop deals before heading back to school, now’s your time to act. Typically, Prime Day is your last opportunity to take advantage of bottom-dollar prices until Black Friday / Cyber Monday, so it may be a while before you see prices plummet on a gadget you’re interested in buying.
Really, there’s an overwhelming amount of Prime Day deals, so to make things easier to navigate, we’ve organized all of our favorites by category below. That will allow you to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for — or even uncover a deal on something you didn’t know you wanted.
Tablet and e-reader deals
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Update, July 11th: Added several more deals, including those for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Razer’s Kishi Ultra mobile controller, and Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus.
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