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As someone who constantly drowns in, conversations, and half-remembered ideas, I've been chasing the promise of AI wearables since the first clunky prototypes emerged. I think about microphones woven into fabrics, sensors that give real-time feedback, devices that actually understand context—and yes, the vibes of a future where my scattered brain gets some backup.

My obsession started with Rewind tracking everything I did on my computer and allowing me to go back if I forgot something or wanted to do research. later this company became Limitless and launched the pendant this is when I noticed the space exploding in early 2025, something clicked—or rather, I saw a gap nobody was filling. People wanted these devices but had no way to compare them.

So on August 13th, I launched Best AI Wearables, a directory site to help people find the right device for them.

Then Limitless Got Acquired

You know that feeling. You build something based on a hunch, wondering if you're early or just wrong. Months pass. You watch the space, refine the directory, add new devices. Then the news breaks and suddenly your timing looks prescient.

On December 5th, Meta acquired Limitless. The Rewind app shut down. Pendant sales stopped. EU and UK users lost access immediately.

Thousands of people who'd invested in this ecosystem woke up to find their AI memory companion absorbed into Meta's machine. Their daily context, their conversations, their workflow integrations—suddenly in limbo.

The Personal Problem This Solved

I'll admit it—I've become that person who wears an AI pendant everywhere. Sometimes I forget to ask for consent to record. But here's the thing: the value isn't theoretical anymore.

Here's how it works in practice: I had a client meeting where we discussed a potential project. Later, I used Comet browser to automate Notion research, piping in my Limitless context about that specific client. Within minutes, I'd crafted a personalized pitch using details I'd have otherwise forgotten—their pain points, specific phrases they'd used, concerns they'd mentioned.

That's the real promise of AI wearables. Not recording everything like surveillance. Using daily context to power better decisions, run automations, and give your AI agents the knowledge they actually need.

Why Open Source Is the Only Path Forward

The Limitless situation proves exactly why I think Omi's approach is right. When a closed platform gets acquired, users become collateral. Your data, your workflows, your context—all dependent on corporate decisions you can't control.

Omi making their platform open source isn't just a technical choice. It's a ethics one. These devices are deeply personal. They capture your conversations, your ideas, your life. That kind of intimacy demands ownership.

The AI wearable space is projected to grow from $31 billion to over $300 billion by 2033. As this market explodes, the devices that survive will be the ones that respect user autonomy.

Room to Grow

The space is still messy. Battery life varies wildly. Some devices look elegant while others make you look like a cyborg extra. Integration between platforms remains fragmented.

But that's exactly why I built the directory. To make sense of the chaos. To help people find devices that match their actual needs, not just marketing promises.

Who Should Consider AI Wearables

Based on my experience, AI wearables are perfect for:

• Professionals juggling multiple client relationships who need context at their fingertips
• Builders who want to pipe daily conversations into their AI workflows and automations
• Anyone experimenting with prompt engineering and context engineering for better agent responses
• People who've tried note-taking apps and still lose critical insights
• Early adopters comfortable looking a bit quirky for genuine productivity gains

The Bigger Picture

When people ask why I built Best AI Wearables, I have a simple answer: I was already deep in this space, testing devices, comparing features, building automations. The directory is just sharing what I'd have wanted when I started.

AI wearables have become more than gadgets to me—they're infrastructure for how I think and work. The ability to capture context and channel it into AI-powered decisions has changed my daily practice.

And if that means wearing tech jewelry and occasionally confusing strangers, so be it. At least I'll remember what we talked about.