We’ve seen plenty of AI hardware lately—pins, pendants, and earbuds—that promise to summarize our meetings, but they often feel a bit too formal or clunky for everyday life. That’s where Sandbar comes in. They just unveiled 'Stream,' a sleek AI voice-recording ring designed to capture those random sparks of inspiration the moment they hit you. To fuel this vision, Sandbar has secured a total of $36 million in funding, including a $23 million Series A led by Adjacent and Kindred Ventures.

CEO Mina Fahmi noted that while previous AI wearables struggled to find their footing, the secret to success is giving users complete control over the technology. Instead of just another corporate tool, Stream is built for the spontaneous moments of creativity. It’s a pretty exciting shift toward wearables that actually fit into our natural flow and ensure your best ideas don't vanish into thin air.