Hands-on with Bee, Amazon’s latest AI wearable

Amazon’s Bee is a new AI-powered wearable designed to record and transcribe conversations, with a focus on integrating AI into daily life rather than professional settings. The device captures audio, transcribes it into color-coded sections for easier reading, and links conversations to tasks via Google services—for example, suggesting LinkedIn connections after meeting someone. Users can also leave voice notes and review past memories, while a “Grow” feature offers personalized insights based on learned data. However, Bee discards audio after transcription, limiting playback for accuracy checks, and its speaker labeling is less advanced compared to other AI transcription tools. The wearable is designed with privacy in mind: it is not always listening and requires permission to record conversations, with a green light indicating active recording. The physical design includes a sports band that proved somewhat flimsy in testing, though a sturdier clip-on pin option exists. While the app interface is user-friendly and more polished than Amazon’s previous efforts, the broader concept of AI wearables recording everyday conversations