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Mistral AI introduced two new transcription models—Voxtral Mini Transcribe 2 and Voxtral Realtime—designed to run on edge devices such as phones, laptops, and wearables. The compact models prioritize privacy by keeping data local, and they deliver low‑latency performance, with the realtime model achieving less than 200 milliseconds of delay. Available via Mistral’s API and on Hugging Face, the models support 13 languages and can be customized for specific vocabularies, offering accuracy comparable to larger systems while maintaining speed and user control. Ler mais

A maker has turned a Raspberry Pi into a screenless device called the Thought Catcher that sits by the bedside. Press a button, speak your idea, and the AI‑driven Whisper service transcribes the audio and uploads it to Notion. The system adds a beep to confirm completion, letting users capture thoughts without reaching for a phone and risking sleep disruption. The device requires a Raspberry Pi, a button, a microphone, a buzzer and custom Python code. Future versions may be refined, and the creator plans to share build instructions if interest grows. Ler mais

Vibe, the smart whiteboard maker, has launched the Vibe Bot, a desk‑friendly AI device that combines a voice assistant, rotating smart webcam and AI‑driven note‑taking. Shaped like a cylindrical speaker with a circular screen and beam‑forming microphones, it can track speakers during meetings, record audio, provide live transcription and generate post‑meeting summaries. The device also integrates with calendars and project‑management tools, allowing users to ask questions about past meetings and trigger actions. Designed for both office desks and meeting rooms, the Vibe Bot aims to streamline hybrid work by improving video‑call quality and automating meeting documentation. Ler mais

Read AI, a fast‑growing AI transcription startup, introduced its Operator agent alongside new Windows, macOS and Android applications. The additions let users record, transcribe and analyze in‑person and online conversations across more than 22 platforms, including Gmail, Outlook, Slack, HubSpot and Notion. Features such as Monday Brief summarize weekly interactions and suggest follow‑up actions. CEO David Shim emphasizes the company’s independent stance, data‑privacy safeguards and the ability to capture contextual cues beyond spoken words. The firm now offers a free tier with five transcripts per month and paid plans starting at $19.75. Ler mais

Evernote has released its first major version since 2020, introducing a suite of AI-driven tools. The new AI Assistant, built with OpenAI's technology, lets users search, interact with, and generate content within notes. Semantic Search adds context‑based retrieval, surfacing relevant documents without exact keyword matches. Expanded recording and transcription capabilities now capture and summarize meetings in multiple languages. The features roll out to paid users on desktop and web first, with mobile following, and pricing remains unchanged for now. Ler mais