Amazon is advancing its push into the AI wearable market with "Bee," a screen-free device that can be worn or clipped to clothing. [3, 6, 18] Following its acquisition of the startup Bee in 2025, Amazon has positioned the $50 device as an ambient AI assistant that passively captures conversations to generate summaries and to-do lists. [3, 4, 9]
Recent updates announced around CES 2026 focus on making the assistant more proactive. [7, 12, 13] New features allow Bee to connect with a user's email and calendar to automatically draft messages or schedule meetings based on discussions. [7, 20] Amazon is developing Bee as a personal AI companion that complements its home-based Alexa system, with executives hinting at deeper future integrations. [5, 8]