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Sandbar Stream

A press-to-talk voice ring for notes, dictation, and chat. The shop lists it at $249. Sandbar's FAQ says shipping in the US began in early November 2026, with a later batch dated January 2027. The mic listens only while the touchpad is held.

True 2-year cost

$249

Hardware$249
Upstream × 24$0
StatusShipping
ReleaseTBA

Notes, lists, reminders, and 2,000 dictation words a week are free. Upstream, which adds chat, memory, and unlimited dictation, is $14.99/month after a trial ($10/month if you preordered before November 9, 2026). The 2-year total does not include Upstream.

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Specs

Price$249
MicListens only while the touchpad is held
Free plan2,000 dictation words a week
Upstream$14.99/month
ShippingUS. Early batches shipping; Batch 6 listed for January 2027

Sources

Facts checked November 14, 2026.