I’m proud to share that Plaud Note Pro has been named a winner in the Forbes Vetted 2026 Best Product Awards in the Best AI Wearables category.
This recognition marks an important milestone for Plaud and for the growing category of AI-powered tools built for real-world conversations. The annual Forbes Vetted list highlights 150 top-performing products across categories, with winners selected through expert input, product testing, and extensive evaluation.
For us, this recognition is more than an award. It is strong validation that professionals want more than another generic productivity app. They want tools that help them capture, organize, and act on the intelligence created in meetings, calls, and in-person conversations. That is exactly what Plaud Note Pro was built to do.
Why this matters
Work still runs on conversation (no matter how hard we Claude Code).
Important decisions are made in live discussions, not after the fact in polished documents. Yet conversation has historically been one of the least structured parts of modern work.
That is the problem we are solving at Plaud.
We designed Plaud Note Pro to help professionals capture important conversations, turn them into accurate transcripts and summaries, and convert those moments into follow-up, recall, and action.
Being recognized by Forbes Vetted is another sign that this is no longer a niche problem. AI wearables and AI note-taking devices are becoming practical tools for professionals who want less manual documentation and more clarity after every conversation.
A win for human clarity
Our vision has never been to build just another note-taker. We are building technology that amplifies human intelligence by capturing and structuring conversation, where nuance, intent, and judgment take shape.
There is no shortage of tools that can record or transcribe (“Why not just my phone?”). But those alone aren’t enough. The real value comes from what happens next: better recall, clearer follow-up, stronger context, and faster execution.
That is where Plaud Note Pro stands apart. It is built for masters of their craft who need an AI note taker and AI voice recorder that fits into real work, not just ideal conditions.
What this award reinforces
This recognition reinforces several things.
First, it reinforces trust. Forbes Vetted is a widely recognized editorial authority, and external validation helps customers feel more confident in what they are buying.
Second, it reinforces category leadership. Plaud is helping define what an AI wearable for professional use can and should be.
Third, it reinforces market momentum. AI note taking is moving into the mainstream as more professionals look for better ways to manage meetings, follow-ups, and information capture.
Built for the way you actually work
Our customers are professionals whose outcomes depend on what happens in conversation: executives, founders, consultants, operators, sales teams, and other high-context knowledge workers.
That is why this recognition means so much. It validates not just a product, but a real and growing use case: wearable AI can move beyond novelty and become part of how serious professionals work every day.
Looking ahead
We will continue building products that turn conversations into structured, actionable intelligence. This Forbes Vetted recognition is an encouraging signal that the market is moving in the same direction.
To our customers, thank you for your trust. And to those discovering Plaud for the first time: Plaud Note Pro is now recognized as one of the standout AI wearable products of 2026.
About Plaud
Plaud builds AI products that amplify human intelligence by helping professionals capture, structure, and act on the intelligence created in conversations. With a mission to Amplify Human Intelligence, Plaud is building a trusted AI work companion for professionals.
Watch how Kevin Sterneckert, VP of Sales at Relex Solutions IT consulting, uses Plaud Note Pro to transform his team's productivity:
