The Hottest AI Wearables and Gadgets You Should Know About in 2026

A growing wave of AI-powered gadgets is aiming to weave artificial intelligence into our daily lives like never before.

Some of these AI wearables — including necklaces, rings, wristbands, and other portable devices — function as productivity tools, while others position themselves as friendly companions that listen to your everyday thoughts. Even OpenAI is reportedly working on a compact AI companion device. Below, we've rounded up some of the most notable options on the market.

Bee

Bee is an affordable AI pendant priced at $49.99 that can be clipped to your clothing or worn like a fitness band. The device records everything it hears and learns your routines and preferences to generate reminders and notes. It even includes a mute button for moments when you want privacy.

The companion app (currently available only on iOS) is included with a $19 monthly subscription. It lets you interact with Bee directly and ask it questions, and it provides key takeaways from your day along with chronological transcripts of your conversations.

Amazon acquired the wearables startup in July 2025 and launched its first new Bee products in October 2026, starting at $75 — signaling the company's intent to expand its personal AI device lineup.

via TechCrunch AI