Amazon's new AI gadgets can listen to conversations to create important summary information, to-do lists, and reminders. Learn about these gadgets and how their technology works.
Amazon AI Wearables
Be it an important discussion in a meeting, a task received on the phone, or the next plan decided during a conversation, sometimes it becomes difficult to remember important things. In such a situation, if a device can extract important information from your conversation and prepare its summary and also remind you of important tasks, then the need for making notes can be reduced significantly. In such a situation, Amazon has introduced two new gadgets, Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, in its AI device portfolio. These devices help in understanding the conversation and preparing its summary, identifying important tasks, and preparing reminders. So let us know how their technology works.
How does the technology behind Amazon's new AI gadgets work?
According to Amazon, both devices can extract useful information from a day's conversations. For example, after a meeting, users can review key discussion points. They can also help create to-do lists, compose follow-up emails, and create calendar invitations. These devices can also integrate with services like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook, allowing them to offer more useful suggestions based on relevant information.
What is Bee Frontier?
The Bee Frontier is a wearable device that can be worn on the wrist or clipped onto clothing. It features two noise-filtering microphones. It's water-resistant and has a battery life of up to seven days. It's available in Onyx, Lavender, and Sage colors. It's priced at $74.99 (approximately Rs. 6,600).
What is Bee Eclipse?
The Bee Eclipse is a slim device, about the size of a credit card, that can be attached to the back of a smartphone using magnets. The company claims its battery can last for over 21 days on a single charge. It starts at $99.99 (approximately Rs. 8,800). This magnetic phone attachment will be available in blush pink, midnight, and silver.
What arrangements have been made for privacy?
According to Amazon, it includes a button to turn audio processing on or off, and an LED indicator that lights up when it's active. The Bee Frontier can also be set to automatically shut off after a set period of time if no sound is detected. The company states that audio recordings are not stored. Audio is deleted after real-time processing of the conversation, while transcripts remain encrypted.
Devices will also be connected to Alexa+ and subscriptions.
Amazon is also integrating Bee with Alexa+ and Amazon.com. Users can ask Alexa for a conversation summary, view their tasks, and recall information from past conversations. If a need is mentioned in a conversation, Amazon.com can also suggest related products. A Bee Pro subscription costs $11.99 per month and includes features like third-party app integration, suggested tasks, personalized assistance, and a desktop app. New users also receive a 30-day free trial.
