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Pocket raises $11M in bet on rising demand for AI note-taking devices

Pocket sells a $129 credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions, and to-do items.

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Pocket sells a $129 credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions, and to-do items.

The short version

  • The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
  • Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
  • Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day bootcamp.
  • Unlike AI gadgets like Rabbit or Humane, companies building dedicated gadgets for recording and transcribing meetings have actually seen some traction.

What happened

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.

Why it matters

The market is huge — though a bit constrained, as smartphones work fine for such tasks when paired with note-taking apps — and startups like Plaud, Mobvoi, Anker, Viaim, and Vibe have jumped in to take advantage.

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