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| The Oxtak Moneypenny can provide real-time voice translations during meetings. |
CES 2026 has delivered its first potential game-changer for professionals and students alike.Oxtak has officially pulled back the curtain on the Moneypenny AI Voice Recorder, a sleek device that promises to transcribe, translate, and even intelligently summarize conversations in real-time. Priced at an MSRP of $249, with pre-orders kicking off in February, Moneypenny is aiming straight for the heart of the modern workplace.
Not Just a Recorder, An AI Conversationalist
What sets the Moneypenny apart from the dictaphones of old is its deep integration with the world's leading AI models. Out of the box, the device can harness the power of giants like Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok, and OpenAI to provide instant meeting summaries, answer questions about the discussion, and offer real-time translations across numerous languages.
This functionality, however, comes with an ongoing cost. Access to Oxtak's curated AI services requires an annual subscription, with tiers ranging from a basic $39 per year plan to a fully-featured $399 "Pro" package. All recordings are automatically synced to the secure Oxtak cloud, with AI-generated notes and transcripts accessible via their smartphone apps and website.
For the AI purists or those with specific preferences, Oxtak offers flexibility. Users can bypass the subscription and configure the device to use any third-party large language model (LLM) accessible via an API key. For corporations concerned with data sovereignty, an "Enterprise Edition" of Moneypenny allows for a fully local, on-premises deployment powered by a company's own servers, ensuring no sensitive conversation ever leaves the building.
Designed for the Connected Conference Room
The Moneypenny is built for clarity and convenience. It employs dual high-fidelity MEMS microphones to capture every word in a meeting room. A vibrant 4-inch color touchscreen displays live transcripts and translations, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth handle connectivity. For larger rooms, users can pair wireless microphones to ensure no voice is missed. Playback is simple through the integrated speaker, and a fingerprint scanner on the device ensures that private recordings stay that way.
Under the hood, an ARM Cortex A53 processor runs a custom OS, backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A 2,000 mAh battery is packed into its surprisingly slim 123 x 80 x 12 mm aluminum body, promising all-day battery life for back-to-back meetings.
A Crowded Field with a New Contender
Oxtak is entering a competitive but rapidly growing niche. For readers eager for this kind of AI-assisted note-taking today, alternatives like the Plaude Note Pro AI Voice Recorder are already available for purchase on Amazon. However, Oxtak's open-model approach and enterprise focus position Moneypenny as a uniquely flexible option.
The promise is compelling: walk out of a meeting with a perfectly formatted summary already in your inbox, or collaborate with international colleagues with a live translation screen on the table. If Oxtak can deliver on that promise seamlessly, the Moneypenny may well become the next indispensable tool for anyone who spends their day in conversations. We'll know more when the first units ship later in 2026.
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| The Oxtak Moneypenny specifications. |