A personal assistant that listens to conversations raises two questions: what will it remember, and who controls the recording? Amazon’s new Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse make those questions central to their hardware designs.

Frontier can sit on a wristband or clip to clothing. It has two microphones, IP67 water resistance, USB-C charging, and up to seven days of battery life. Eclipse takes another approach: a slim magnetic phone attachment, approximately 4.6mm thick, designed to capture in-person conversations and both sides of phone calls. Its claimed battery life exceeds three weeks. Both convert spoken exchanges into searchable summaries, reminders, and suggested tasks, expanding the category of conversation-aware AI devices beyond dedicated recorders.

Each device uses a physical activation button and an illuminated recording indicator. Bee says audio is processed and discarded rather than stored; transcripts and summaries remain under user control. Consent still matters, especially for calls and shared spaces. Integrations with calendars, email, Alexa+, and shopping services add utility but may require a subscription.

Frontier is available in the United States for $74.99. Eclipse is listed at $99.99 but has no confirmed shipping date. Basic access includes 14 days of memory; Bee Pro costs $11.99 monthly for expanded features.