The Archive
Thoughts on memory, voice, and the devices quietly shaping how we remember. The Archive is where we explore memory-first technology, voice-based devices, and the form factors shaping how AI fits into everyday life. No announcements. No hot takes. Just ideas worth keeping.
AI Pendant Subscription Costs: What You Actually Pay Over Three Years
AI Necklace vs AI Pendant: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: Which Should You Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 just went on sale against the Apple Watch Ultra 3: here's how price, battery life, satellite messaging, and AI features compare, plus our verdict.
RayNeo iO vs Meta Ray-Ban Display: Which AI Smart Glasses Should You Buy?
Plaud NotePin S vs Bee: Which AI Wearable Should You Buy?
Bee is $49.99 and listens all day. Plaud NotePin S is $179 and records when you press it. Full spec comparison, real subscription costs, and which one fits how you actually work.
Limitless Pendant Discontinued: The Best Alternatives in 2026
Meta acquired Limitless and ended Pendant sales, with support running out in late 2026. Bee, Omi, Plaud and Legend compared as replacements, sorted by why you bought the Pendant in the first place.
Best AI Pendant 2026: Every Model Compared, and Which to Buy
Legend, Plaud, Bee, Omi and Friend compared on price, capture style, and subscription. Which AI pendant to buy in 2026, and why the most-recommended one is no longer sold.
Are AI Wearables Legal? Recording Consent Laws by State, Explained
Federal law allows one-party consent, but twelve states require everyone to agree. What that means if you wear an always-on AI pendant, and how the major devices differ on stored audio.
Best AI Wearables 2026: Ranked by What You Are Actually Trying to Solve
Eight AI wearables compared on price, subscription, and what each one is actually best at. No single winner, because the right device depends entirely on what you keep losing.