I’ve sat through enough meetings to know the moment. Someone says the thing, the idea, the decision, the throwaway line that turns out to matter and you’re too busy scribbling to actually be in the room.
The Plaud Note Pro fixes that. It’s a credit-card-sized AI notetaker that captures studio-quality audio, then turns it into structured summaries, action items and searchable notes via Plaud Intelligence. The clever bit is Smart Dual Mode Recording, which automatically detects whether you’re on a phone call or in a meeting — no fiddly switching. Battery life is a genuine 50 hours of continuous recording, and a “Press to highlight” button lets you flag key moments in real time so the AI knows what mattered to you, not just what was said.
In practice, it means you can stay present in the conversation and trust the details are handled. Ask Plaud lets you query your recordings afterwards, with every answer traceable back to the original audio. The design credentials stack up too which is an iF Design Award and a Red Dot this year, plus Euromonitor recognition as the world’s No. 1 AI note-taking device brand.
If your dad is more hands-free than pockets, the Plaud NotePin S is the wearable answer. Worn as a wristband, necklace, pin or clip, it’s a discreet AI notetaker that goes wherever he does — same intelligent software, zero fuss. Both devices also support Apple Find My, so a misplaced notetaker is never lost for long.
For the dad who’s forever saying “remind me to write that down” this is the Father’s Day gift that actually does it for him. And with Plaud’s Father’s Day deals running from 18 August to 7 September offering up to 26% off, the timing couldn’t be better.
Plaud Note Pro, $309 (RRP), available at plaud.ai, Amazon, Harvey Norman and Officeworks. Plaud NotePin S, $299 (RRP), available at plaud.ai, Amazon and Officeworks.
