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.

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An ADHD second brain in practice, a wearable capturing a conversation automatically

The ADHD Second Brain: Why Note-Taking Systems Fail and What Actually Works

A second brain is an external system that holds what your working memory cannot. Most of them fail for ADHD because they depend on capture discipline, which is the exact function ADHD impairs. Here is what works instead.

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An AI pendant, the kind of device whose subscription cost often exceeds its sticker price over three years

AI Pendant Subscription Costs: What You Actually Pay Over Three Years

Sticker price tells you almost nothing about what an AI pendant costs. Here is the three-year total for every major device once subscriptions are counted, and where the surprises are.

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An AI necklace, also called an AI pendant, shown with its charging accessories

AI Necklace vs AI Pendant: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Buy?

AI necklace and AI pendant describe the same category of device. Here is why two names exist, what actually differs between neck-worn AI wearables, and how to pick one.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026, photo via Engadget

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.

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Garmin CIRQA smart ring concept render, silver finish. Photo via the5krunner

Garmin CIRQA Ring vs Oura Ring: Should You Wait for Garmin's Smart Ring?

A certification filing spotted on August 12, 2026 suggests Garmin is building a CIRQA Smart Ring to challenge the Oura Ring 5, likely with no subscription and a lower price.

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RayNeo iO smart glasses, a lightweight 33-gram pair of AI glasses with a monochrome display and no camera

RayNeo iO vs Meta Ray-Ban Display: Which AI Smart Glasses Should You Buy?

RayNeo's iO smart glasses launch September 4 at $479 with no camera and no speakers. Here is how they compare to the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display, and which one is right for you.

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The Plaud NotePin S clipped to a suit jacket lapel. Photo via Plaud

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.

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The Limitless Pendant, the clip-on AI recorder Limitless has stopped selling. Photo via Limitless

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.

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The Omi AI pendant worn on a cord around the neck. Photo via Omi

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.

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