Plaud launches One Explorer AI earbuds with eSIM-enabled case for phone-free AI tasks

Plaud Inc. has launched the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a pair of AI-enabled earbuds priced at $249.99 that feature an eSIM-enabled charging case with 4G LTE connectivity. This hardware design allows users to record conversations and interact with AI agents, such as Plaud Agent, ChatGPT, or Claude, entirely independent of a smartphone. The device integrates with tools like Slack and Gmail to automate tasks. Pre-orders are open for a limited Q4 2026 release to gauge market demand.

Plaud One Explorer Edition launch

• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition earbuds resemble Apple AirPods in design, featuring a white color scheme with a long flange.
• ▪Plaud Inc. launched the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a pair of wireless earbuds and a charging case designed to record conversations and connect users to artificial intelligence agents.

eSIM-enabled charging case connectivity

• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition charging case contains a microphone that can capture voices clearly within a range of five meters, allowing it to record group conversations when placed on a table.
• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition charging case features a built-in eSIM with 4G LTE connectivity, allowing the device to upload conversations and connect to artificial intelligence agents without a smartphone or computer.

Plaud Agent workflow automation

• ▪Plaud One Explorer Edition users can choose to connect the earbuds to third-party artificial intelligence agents, including Anthropic PBC's Claude or OpenAI Group PBC's ChatGPT.
• ▪The Plaud Agent software integrates natively with productivity tools including Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack to execute tasks like drafting emails and creating documents from recorded conversations.

Recording battery life specifications

• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition earbuds feature 12mm drivers and active noise cancellation.
• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition earbuds provide up to six hours of recording for in-person meetings and three hours of call recording on a single charge, extending to 25 hours of total recording when combined with the charging case.

Subscription pricing tiers

• ▪Plaud Inc. is introducing a credit-based system for specific artificial intelligence tasks, and Plaud One Explorer Edition buyers will receive $200 in credits to power these upcoming capabilities.
• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition includes 300 minutes of free transcription per month, after which paid subscription plans start at $8.33 per month when billed annually.

Limited quantity pre-order availability

• ▪The Plaud One Explorer Edition is available for pre-order starting August 27, 2026, for $249.99, with shipments scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
• ▪Plaud Inc. is releasing the Plaud One Explorer Edition in limited quantities as a trial run to gauge market demand for AI-focused earphones before committing fully to the format.