Vocci’s Ring Adds a New Form Factor to Meeting Note-Taking

Vocci has released a new device for meeting note-taking in a ring form factor, offering convenience but potentially creating privacy issues. The ring features a button that users can double-tap to start and stop recording. Users can also tap and hold the button to ask Vocci AI questions, though this only works when the app is open. The device includes an indicator light and a haptic motor for recording feedback. It is lightweight, weighing under six grams, and uses titanium material on its inner and outer surfaces. The company claims the Vocci ring can record notes for eight hours on a single charge, and it comes with a plastic case capable of charging the ring up to three times. In terms of performance, the device captures meetings effectively, converting conversations in loud cafes into accurate transcripts. However, this method is less effective for taking short notes. The software is the disappointing aspect of the Vocci ring, with the app described as confusing. For shorter notes, the AI-generated insights were often longer than the notes themselves. Each recording is divided into Chat (the main transcript), Highlights (short snippets captured by pressing the button during a conversation), and Notes (a summary and insight of the entire conversation).