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Pocket raises $11M for AI note-taking puck that sticks to phones

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Pocket has raised $11 million to produce its $129 credit card-shaped device that attaches to phones for unlimited voice recordings, transcriptions, and to-do lists. The funding signals investor confidence in dedicated AI hardware for productivity. The startup aims to compete with software-only note-taking apps by offering a physical shortcut.

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The bet on a dedicated device for AI note-taking faces an uphill battle against free or cheaper software alternatives that already do the same job.
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