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Plaud just launched an upgraded AI pin called NotePin S with a physical recording button for $179.
They also released a desktop meeting transcription app. Can Plaud compete with established notetakers?
Let’s dive into the details. . .
Today in the “Incredible AI” world:
Plaud AI Pin Turns Meetings Into Magic
Samsung Plans 800 Million AI Devices
MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO Rockets on AI
How to Simplify Email Marketing with AI
5 Super-Useful AI Tools You Should Try
AI Image of the Day
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- LATEST DEVELOPMENTS -
Plaud Drops New AI Pin With Physical Button:
Someone finally solved note taking for both in-person chats and Zoom marathons. Plaud dropped a wearable AI pin plus a desktop meeting notetaker that listens, transcribes, and highlights what matters. It feels like magic.
Things to Know:
What’s New With Plaud Pin: Plaud’s latest wearable notetaker has a real button to start, stop, and mark highlights. You can wear it as a clip, necklace, wristband, or pin without being a gadget geek.
Specs That Actually Matter: The NotePin S stores 64GB and records up to 20 hours on a charge. It grabs clear audio from almost 10 feet away and even supports Apple Find My.
Desktop App Joins The Party: Plaud Desktop auto-detects Zoom, Meet, Teams calls and captures the audio without a bot joining. It then turns it all into useful transcriptions and notes.
Plaud’s latest gadgets make meetings less of a headache and more of a highlight reel. Whether pinned to your shirt or desktop, notes practically write themselves. Finally, meetings feel less like punishment.
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Samsung Doubles Galaxy AI Devices Worldwide:
Samsung is turning up the AI dial, and it’s not subtle. The company plans to double its Gemini-powered devices this year. That’s 800 million smartphones and tablets suddenly feeling smarter than ever.
Things to Know:
Expansion Plans: Samsung is betting big on AI, aiming to double its Galaxy AI devices to 800 million units in 2026. Powered by Google’s Gemini, this move signals a bold leap in mobile intelligence.
Competitive Edge: By embedding Gemini AI across smartphones and tablets, Samsung hopes to outpace rivals like Apple and Chinese competitors. The strategy is clear—make AI unavoidable and irresistible in everyday devices.
Leadership Vision: Samsung’s co-CEO TM Roh emphasized AI will touch every product, function, and service. His vision is ambitious, promising a future where Galaxy AI becomes the default expectation, not a luxury feature.
Samsung isn’t just chasing numbers; it’s rewriting the mobile playbook. Gemini AI is the secret sauce behind this massive expansion. The question now—will users embrace AI as eagerly as Samsung expects?
MiniMax Rivals OpenAI With Stellar IPO Pricing:
Chinese AI startup MiniMax just closed its books early because investors couldn't stop throwing money at them. The company set its Hong Kong IPO price at the absolute top of the range, pulling in $538 million. Turns out, people are pretty excited about homegrown alternatives to OpenAI.
Things to Know:
Strong Demand Drives Early Close: Institutional investors flooded the books, causing MiniMax to shut orders a full day ahead of schedule. The Shanghai company priced shares at HK$165 each, hitting maximum range.
What MiniMax Actually Does: Founded in 2022 by a former SenseTime executive, the startup builds multimodal AI models. Their tech handles text, images, audio, video, and music all in one system.
Timing is Everything Here: MiniMax debuts Friday alongside rival Zhipu AI, both competing for attention in Hong Kong's packed January lineup. Eleven AI and tech companies are listing this month alone, raising up to $4.1 billion total.
Hong Kong's IPO market is having its strongest run since 2021, and AI companies are leading the charge. The city expects to raise $45 billion from tech listings this year alone. Looks like Chinese AI startups found their moment to shine.
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Automate Your Email Marketing Like a Pro with AI:
Traditional email marketing platforms can be complex and time-consuming. But what if you could streamline your campaigns with an intuitive, all-in-one solution?
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How it works:
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Expand your reach: Design landing pages and subscription forms to grow your audience.
Stop juggling multiple tools and platforms. With Moosend, you have everything you need to execute successful email marketing campaigns in one place.
- BEST AI TOOLS -
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Notch: It’s an AI-powered ad intelligence and generation platform built to help marketers, agencies, and businesses find their next winning ad—faster.
Gaga: Gaga is a photo-to-video tool powered by AI, designed for people who want lifelike talking videos without the hassle of filming.
- DAILY POLL AND RESULT -
Today’s Poll:
Q) Should AI be allowed to create personalized advertisements? |
Vote and find out the result tomorrow.
Yesterday’s Result:
Q) Should AI be allowed to generate deepfake videos?
A) Yes, for creative purposes - 14%
B) No, it can be dangerous - 87% 👑
- AI IMAGE OF THE DAY -
Airbrushed Sheep Skydives With Parachute Pack:
Prompt:
"A chibi sheep skydives at extreme speed through photorealistic clouds, wearing safety goggles and a parachute pack. As it bursts through a cloud, a perfect cutout of its body and pose remains. The sheep’s wide-open mouth shows an excited scream, capturing the thrilling high-velocity atmosphere. The sheep is rendered in 2D airbrush style, while the environment is fully photorealistic."Try this prompt in any decent AI image generator and let me know your result.
The Best New App for Reading Newsletters:
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Meco is a distraction-free app for reading newsletters outside the inbox. The app is packed with features designed to supercharge your learning from your favorite writers.
With Meco, you can enjoy your newsletters in an app built for reading, while giving your inbox space to breathe.
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