AI-powered modular mouse has some nifty tricks to level up your presentations

The nature and location of work today have changed considerably, especially after the introduction of work-from-home arrangements, but there is one thing that still remains the same. People still hold in-person meetings, which often involve making presentations, be it in front of colleagues or before clients. Despite how common this activity is, the tools used especially by presenters haven’t evolved that much except for teleconferencing equipment. Many of the devices needed for an effective presentation often come as separate products, so this concept tries to integrate not just two but four tools into a single design that, at first glance, looks like a normal mouse.

Designers: TianRun Chen, ZiLong Peng, Yanran Zhao, YueHao Liu

Many computer users use a mouse, even if they actually prefer using laptops. It’s almost an indispensable tool for on-the-go knowledge workers, including those who often find themselves speaking in front of other people in a room. Unfortunately, these people would also find themselves grabbing a presenter and a laser pointer during those presentations, making their work lives needlessly complex. There are some thin, portable mice that try to integrate a laser pointer, but these are still rare, not to mention not ergonomic in their designs.

The OctoAssist concept design has a rather intriguing solution that deconstructs the design of the computer mouse in order to provide more functionality. At its core, it sports a modular design where the main “module” is actually the front third of a conventional mouse, where the buttons would normally be located. This module is actually a touch-sensitive device that you can use on its own as a mini touchpad that supports gestures like pinching and three-finger taps. It can magnetically connect to a “base” that provides the ergonomic shape of a mouse, while potentially also offering additional battery power in its rather large body.

The core module also has a built-in laser pointer and, thanks to its touch-sensitive surface, can be used to easily control presentations with the same hand. It also has a voice recorder so you can have the entire presentation or meeting preserved for documentation purposes. But why stop there when you have today’s ubiquitous AI available to almost everyone? That AI, built into the device, can also summarize the meeting and generate notes in a flash, impressing everyone in the room with your technological wizardry and efficiency.

From a regular office mouse to a miniature touchpad to a presenter to an AI secretary, the OctoAssist offers plenty of features, though perhaps a bit too much as well. The AI-powered summary and notes are definitely convenient, but they could weigh the core module down not just with complexity but also with hardware and battery consumption. It does offload the AI processing to a connected smartphone, but that can sometimes cause lags and even data loss. Regardless, it’s definitely an interesting concept that might even be plausible, presuming a manufacturer sees profitable value in an all-in-one design instead of selling multiple devices that do those tasks separately.

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This ChatGPT-powered voice recorder turns any call or meeting into a productive plan of action

Oral communication has driven civilization for millennia, and it’s not about to become obsolete anytime soon despite the prevalence of text-based communication. Voice calls and in-person meetings carry the nuances and hints that we depend on for context, but they lose their usefulness once the moment has passed. Recording them only means you’ll have to listen to the whole conversation or meeting all over again, which is why people are encouraged to take notes during these moments. Easier said than done, especially when we don’t have any means to take notes while the call is happening. Fortunately, we now have the technologies that make our lives easier, and this deceptively simple device uses one of the hottest technologies of this period to transform those calls and meetings into meaningful notes, summaries, and tasks.

Designer: PLAUD Design

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

Voice recorders aren’t new, of course, but almost all of them do just that: record audio. You can only use them in certain situations, like when talking to people face to face, and all that you’re left with is hours-long audio you’ll have to listen to all over again if you want to take notes after the fact. It’s an inefficient use of your time and your brain, especially when you can offload the work to a more powerful “brain” that can do that in record speed and with better results, which is exactly what the PLAUD NOTE brings to the table.

Recording Made Easy in Any Situation – PLAUD NOTE effortlessly captures premium recordings of meetings, iPhone calls, and voice memos wherever you go.

Revolutionize Efficiency with ChatGPT-Integrated App – With the PLAUD AI services in the dedicated app, recordings are smartly transcribed into precise texts, and instantly summarized into meeting notes, mind maps, to-do lists, and more.

One Press, Instantly Record – Give it one press, and PLAUD NOTE instantly starts recording with premium audio.

The World’s First Dual-pickup Engine – Toggle the switch up or down to capture phone calls or normal recordings with ease.

Clean Precise Audio with AI Noise Canceling – Two high-end Knowles Sisonic™ mics deliver DVD-quality sound up to 1536 kbps. The SVE Call Solution reduces noise by 25+ dB and preserves high-frequency details for a better listening experience.

Right off the bat, you will notice that the PLAUD NOTE is not your average voice recorder. Its super-thin design, just 0.117 inches, to be precise, makes it easy to slip into your pocket or the back of your phone, ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Despite its credit card thinness, it is still equipped with advanced hardware specifically designed to record voice audio in crystal-clear quality. In fact, the PLAUD NOTE is the world’s first voice recorder to integrate a dual-pickup engine, so that with a simple toggle of a switch, it can clearly pick up voice call conversations or cast its ears wide from face-to-face meetings.

Automated Summaries. Immensely Save Workload – Simplify note-taking and quickly derive insights with our app’s efficient summarization feature. Experience the power of ChatGPT integration and get the job done in just 5 seconds.

From Recording to Spot-on Transcription – By leveraging OpenAI Whisper’s advanced algorithms, PLAUD NOTE’s app transcribes recordings into precise, time-coded texts with human-level accuracy.

Of course, recording clear audio is just half the battle. PLAUD NOTE really sets itself apart by utilizing ChatGPT, one of the most popular and most advanced AI platforms in the market today, to make sense of all those recordings. PLAUD NOTE doesn’t just transcribe the audio, it uses AI to summarize those notes and create something useful from them. Talked about what the team needs to do next to push a project forward. PLAUD NOTE will produce todo-lists, mindmaps, and diaries; everything you need to get the most out of those meetings and calls. It’s like having a personal secretary in a thin yet powerful device.

It’s almost unbelievable how many features are packed into such a slim product. It has 64GB of internal storage that’s good for 480 hours of recording, and it can record continuously for up to 30 hours. Charging and transferring those recordings to a computer is as easy as connecting the provided magnetic cable. And for iPhone owners, the handsome MagSafe Case lets you stick PLAUD NOTE to the back of your phone, ready to record those critical voice calls in a flash. Android users need not fret because a MagSafe Ring included in the box lets you enjoy that same convenience on your favorite phone brand. Managing the device is super-easy as well with the free PLAUD App, which also offers the basics of storage, syncing, and playback. To really get the most out of the PLAUD NOTE, you will want to subscribe to PLAUD AI, enabling transcription, translation, and AI-powered processing via ChatGPT. Save yourself the pain of going over recorded meetings again and again, and make AI do the work for you with the slim and sleek PLAUD NOTE voice recorder, empowered by ChatGPT.

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

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This ChatGPT-powered voice recorder turns any call or meeting into a productive plan of action

Oral communication has driven civilization for millennia, and it’s not about to become obsolete anytime soon despite the prevalence of text-based communication. Voice calls and in-person meetings carry the nuances and hints that we depend on for context, but they lose their usefulness once the moment has passed. Recording them only means you’ll have to listen to the whole conversation or meeting all over again, which is why people are encouraged to take notes during these moments. Easier said than done, especially when we don’t have any means to take notes while the call is happening. Fortunately, we now have the technologies that make our lives easier, and this deceptively simple device uses one of the hottest technologies of this period to transform those calls and meetings into meaningful notes, summaries, and tasks.

Designer: PLAUD Design

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

Voice recorders aren’t new, of course, but almost all of them do just that: record audio. You can only use them in certain situations, like when talking to people face to face, and all that you’re left with is hours-long audio you’ll have to listen to all over again if you want to take notes after the fact. It’s an inefficient use of your time and your brain, especially when you can offload the work to a more powerful “brain” that can do that in record speed and with better results, which is exactly what the PLAUD NOTE brings to the table.

Recording Made Easy in Any Situation – PLAUD NOTE effortlessly captures premium recordings of meetings, iPhone calls, and voice memos wherever you go.

Revolutionize Efficiency with ChatGPT-Integrated App – With the PLAUD AI services in the dedicated app, recordings are smartly transcribed into precise texts, and instantly summarized into meeting notes, mind maps, to-do lists, and more.

One Press, Instantly Record – Give it one press, and PLAUD NOTE instantly starts recording with premium audio.

The World’s First Dual-pickup Engine – Toggle the switch up or down to capture phone calls or normal recordings with ease.

Clean Precise Audio with AI Noise Canceling – Two high-end Knowles Sisonic™ mics deliver DVD-quality sound up to 1536 kbps. The SVE Call Solution reduces noise by 25+ dB and preserves high-frequency details for a better listening experience.

Right off the bat, you will notice that the PLAUD NOTE is not your average voice recorder. Its super-thin design, just 0.117 inches, to be precise, makes it easy to slip into your pocket or the back of your phone, ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Despite its credit card thinness, it is still equipped with advanced hardware specifically designed to record voice audio in crystal-clear quality. In fact, the PLAUD NOTE is the world’s first voice recorder to integrate a dual-pickup engine, so that with a simple toggle of a switch, it can clearly pick up voice call conversations or cast its ears wide from face-to-face meetings.

Automated Summaries. Immensely Save Workload – Simplify note-taking and quickly derive insights with our app’s efficient summarization feature. Experience the power of ChatGPT integration and get the job done in just 5 seconds.

From Recording to Spot-on Transcription – By leveraging OpenAI Whisper’s advanced algorithms, PLAUD NOTE’s app transcribes recordings into precise, time-coded texts with human-level accuracy.

Of course, recording clear audio is just half the battle. PLAUD NOTE really sets itself apart by utilizing ChatGPT, one of the most popular and most advanced AI platforms in the market today, to make sense of all those recordings. PLAUD NOTE doesn’t just transcribe the audio, it uses AI to summarize those notes and create something useful from them. Talked about what the team needs to do next to push a project forward. PLAUD NOTE will produce todo-lists, mindmaps, and diaries; everything you need to get the most out of those meetings and calls. It’s like having a personal secretary in a thin yet powerful device.

It’s almost unbelievable how many features are packed into such a slim product. It has 64GB of internal storage that’s good for 480 hours of recording, and it can record continuously for up to 30 hours. Charging and transferring those recordings to a computer is as easy as connecting the provided magnetic cable. And for iPhone owners, the handsome MagSafe Case lets you stick PLAUD NOTE to the back of your phone, ready to record those critical voice calls in a flash. Android users need not fret because a MagSafe Ring included in the box lets you enjoy that same convenience on your favorite phone brand. Managing the device is super-easy as well with the free PLAUD App, which also offers the basics of storage, syncing, and playback. To really get the most out of the PLAUD NOTE, you will want to subscribe to PLAUD AI, enabling transcription, translation, and AI-powered processing via ChatGPT. Save yourself the pain of going over recorded meetings again and again, and make AI do the work for you with the slim and sleek PLAUD NOTE voice recorder, empowered by ChatGPT.

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

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This ChatGPT-powered voice recorder turns any call or meeting into a productive plan of action

Oral communication has driven civilization for millennia, and it’s not about to become obsolete anytime soon despite the prevalence of text-based communication. Voice calls and in-person meetings carry the nuances and hints that we depend on for context, but they lose their usefulness once the moment has passed. Recording them only means you’ll have to listen to the whole conversation or meeting all over again, which is why people are encouraged to take notes during these moments. Easier said than done, especially when we don’t have any means to take notes while the call is happening. Fortunately, we now have the technologies that make our lives easier, and this deceptively simple device uses one of the hottest technologies of this period to transform those calls and meetings into meaningful notes, summaries, and tasks.

Designer: PLAUD Design

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

Voice recorders aren’t new, of course, but almost all of them do just that: record audio. You can only use them in certain situations, like when talking to people face to face, and all that you’re left with is hours-long audio you’ll have to listen to all over again if you want to take notes after the fact. It’s an inefficient use of your time and your brain, especially when you can offload the work to a more powerful “brain” that can do that in record speed and with better results, which is exactly what the PLAUD NOTE brings to the table.

Recording Made Easy in Any Situation – PLAUD NOTE effortlessly captures premium recordings of meetings, iPhone calls, and voice memos wherever you go.

Revolutionize Efficiency with ChatGPT-Integrated App – With the PLAUD AI services in the dedicated app, recordings are smartly transcribed into precise texts, and instantly summarized into meeting notes, mind maps, to-do lists, and more.

One Press, Instantly Record – Give it one press, and PLAUD NOTE instantly starts recording with premium audio.

The World’s First Dual-pickup Engine – Toggle the switch up or down to capture phone calls or normal recordings with ease.

Clean Precise Audio with AI Noise Canceling – Two high-end Knowles Sisonic™ mics deliver DVD-quality sound up to 1536 kbps. The SVE Call Solution reduces noise by 25+ dB and preserves high-frequency details for a better listening experience.

Right off the bat, you will notice that the PLAUD NOTE is not your average voice recorder. Its super-thin design, just 0.117 inches, to be precise, makes it easy to slip into your pocket or the back of your phone, ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Despite its credit card thinness, it is still equipped with advanced hardware specifically designed to record voice audio in crystal-clear quality. In fact, the PLAUD NOTE is the world’s first voice recorder to integrate a dual-pickup engine, so that with a simple toggle of a switch, it can clearly pick up voice call conversations or cast its ears wide from face-to-face meetings.

Automated Summaries. Immensely Save Workload – Simplify note-taking and quickly derive insights with our app’s efficient summarization feature. Experience the power of ChatGPT integration and get the job done in just 5 seconds.

From Recording to Spot-on Transcription – By leveraging OpenAI Whisper’s advanced algorithms, PLAUD NOTE’s app transcribes recordings into precise, time-coded texts with human-level accuracy.

Of course, recording clear audio is just half the battle. PLAUD NOTE really sets itself apart by utilizing ChatGPT, one of the most popular and most advanced AI platforms in the market today, to make sense of all those recordings. PLAUD NOTE doesn’t just transcribe the audio, it uses AI to summarize those notes and create something useful from them. Talked about what the team needs to do next to push a project forward. PLAUD NOTE will produce todo-lists, mindmaps, and diaries; everything you need to get the most out of those meetings and calls. It’s like having a personal secretary in a thin yet powerful device.

It’s almost unbelievable how many features are packed into such a slim product. It has 64GB of internal storage that’s good for 480 hours of recording, and it can record continuously for up to 30 hours. Charging and transferring those recordings to a computer is as easy as connecting the provided magnetic cable. And for iPhone owners, the handsome MagSafe Case lets you stick PLAUD NOTE to the back of your phone, ready to record those critical voice calls in a flash. Android users need not fret because a MagSafe Ring included in the box lets you enjoy that same convenience on your favorite phone brand. Managing the device is super-easy as well with the free PLAUD App, which also offers the basics of storage, syncing, and playback. To really get the most out of the PLAUD NOTE, you will want to subscribe to PLAUD AI, enabling transcription, translation, and AI-powered processing via ChatGPT. Save yourself the pain of going over recorded meetings again and again, and make AI do the work for you with the slim and sleek PLAUD NOTE voice recorder, empowered by ChatGPT.

Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $159 (38% off). Hurry, less than 72 hours left! Raised over $1,000,000.

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Mazi can be your little digital diary and companion

Mazi Diary Companion Specs

Journaling is not a lost art yet, and we believe more people would want to dabble in this hobby if only they had more time. Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a diary can be time-consuming, but it offers several benefits. Journaling lets you improve your writing, self-reflect, and stay organized.

Writing in a diary also helps reduce stress because you can express your feelings and frustrations. However, writing takes time, so we only know a few people who write in their journals. If you can’t write in your notebook, you can try blogging. But if you still don’t have enough time, you can try the Mazi.

Designers: Pelin Özbalcı, Sergen Çağlayan (Nest Studio)

Mazi Diary Companion Release

Mazi is a digital journal that allows you to record what you’re doing. There is no need to write down your thoughts on a diary or a blog because you can keep one by simply “talking” to the Mazi. It comes with a compatible app that records what you say. You can easily remember your thoughts and what you’re doing with the product-app duo. The Mazi takes writing to a new level by recording your notes and “writing” them on an app. In a way, it’s like having a friend to talk to.

Mazi Diary Companion Features

Mazi Diary Companion

With the pandemic still in, people are still trying to beat loneliness. Social isolation has been a problem, and even if we’re already at the tail-in of the covid situation, people are still trying to beat their anxieties. We say you can still do everything you want to do to reduce stress as long as you’re not hurting anyone.

We suggest journaling because it allows you to express whatever is inside you. It may be good to verbalize or write down your thoughts. Don’t keep things bottled up inside because you might break down. Mazi can help you in little ways as it can help you ease distress, especially when struggling.

Mazi Diary Companion Sample

Mazi Diary Companion App

Studies have shown people who journal show reduced depression and anxiety symptoms. Mazi can be a friend to you, especially if you’re feeling lonely. No, it won’t talk back to you, but sometimes, all you need is a listening ear. This “ear” will record things you say and keep things for you.

The Mazi simply works like a small recorder—the kind that reporters use before smartphones. You press a button to record, rewind, and hear where you left off. You can also delete or highlight a part. No need to edit on the mobile app as you can edit right on the Mazi with the three touch controls.

Mazi Diary Companion Features

Mazi is a little companion about the size of a palm. It works with an app, so we’re assuming it works over Bluetooth or WiFi. It will just update the app whenever it’s paired with another device. It’s easy to use: simply press a button on the corner to turn it on or start giving commands.

Mazi can be your friend just when your loved ones are nowhere to be found because they are busy. It can keep your secrets like no friend or diary ever can. Every important moment in your life must be recorded. Even if you don’t have a phone with you, you can record things on the Mazi. There’s no forgetting what you have done or what you need to do because of Mazi.

Mazi Diary Companion Concept

Wear the Mazi around your neck with a strap. You can also clip it on a surface or on your shirt to record your thoughts hands-free. Design-wise, the Mazu is made of coral soft-touch plastic, recycled plastic, and white hard plastic. It boasts a white, simple packaging that is very minimalist. The box is secretive—just like the Mazi.

Mazi Diary Companion Journal

Mazi Diary Companion Journal Design

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Hover audio recorder concept makes everything seamless for you

Audio recorders used to be highly valued by many people. The older portable ones were used by journalists but as time passed by, they slowly switched to digital versions.

As people adapt to the times, audio technology also needs to improve. Sometimes, the demands and requirements in the world of media and the audience, are just too much.  The Hover audio recorder concept tries to solve such problems as a modern redesign of an old device that is rapidly being replaced by smartphones and other digital devices.

Designer: Sam Beaney

Hover Concept Audio Recorder Design

Hover Concept Audio Recorder Render

There are creatives who still depend on audio records but it can be a challenge to find the right one tool. Audio recorders are now being used not just by journalists but almost anyone who likes to capture every moment and share their thoughts and experiences with the world.

Those who are into podcasts or vlogging are the main target of the Hover. It’s not just another sound recorder. It’s one that offers computational audio. Simply put, the device combines computer science with digital audio analysis. There’s a system inside that processes audio to come out better for any audience so you don’t have to do a lot of editing.

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Computational audio mainly does the editing for you with its many features. It can automatically remove background noise. It can apply auto EQ, auto compressor, and auto limiter already. The Hover can also produce RAW audio files if you don’t want the enhanced version of your file. The Hover may enhance parts of the audio not to your liking but you can always go back to the original record. Good old stereo recording can also be captured.

Hover Concept Audio Recorder Image

Designer Sam Beaney is known for “Design with Care”. Surely, the Hover cares about the user. You don’t have to worry about not pressing the record button or committing a mistake like accidentally recording you’re not supposed to be recording. The design of the Hover includes a slide button with a red LED that glows when in use. This way, you can easily see if you’re recording or not.

Concept Audio Recorder Hover

Like many devices today, you can expand the Hover’s system. You can add more useful extensions like higher-quality mics for almost perfect audio. The small but terrible audio recorder is future-proof and powerful. It uses mobile ARM chips and already comes with ultra-fast onboard storage. If 128GB is not enough, go for the 500GB model.

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And when not in use, you can use the Hover as a smart assistant. It works with the Google Home voice assistant so it can do many mundane tasks for you like play your favorite song, set an alarm, turn on/off the lights, or remind you of the next item in your calendar or schedule.

Hover Concept Audio Recorder Sketches

Hover Concept Audio Recorder Sample

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Google’s powerful Recorder app now works on older Pixel phones

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Google’s voice recorder app is heading to older Pixel phones

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