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AI Wearables: Innovation Sparks Privacy Concerns in NYC

11/22/2025

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A new range of artificial intelligence–powered wearables is emerging, integrating artificial intelligence into daily life, with privacy concerns such as subway ads in NYC vandalized over 'surveillance capitalism'.
The Bee pendant, priced at $49.99, records conversations and learns routines.
The Friend pendant, priced at $129, acts as an emotional support companion and responds to mood and tone.
Other devices include Limitless for $99, Omi for $89, and Plaud NotePin for $159.

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Story summary

A new range of artificial intelligence–powered wearables is emerging, integrating artificial intelligence into daily life, with privacy concerns such as subway ads in NYC vandalized over 'surveillance capitalism'.
The Bee pendant, priced at $49.99, records conversations and learns routines.
The Friend pendant, priced at $129, acts as an emotional support companion and responds to mood and tone.
Other devices include Limitless for $99, Omi for $89, and Plaud NotePin for $159.