In an age where technology is rapidly advancing, it appears we are on the brink of creating devices that take eavesdropping to a whole new level. One such device is The Bee, a $50 wearable gadget that has garnered attention for its ability to record everything a person says, turning them into a walking transcript machine. This AI-powered device pairs with a smartphone and delivers real-time transcriptions of conversations, while also offering analysis and summaries. Sounds like a dream come true for the forgetful among us, right? Well, maybe with a side order of concern.

A user, who opted to try out this intriguing gadget, recently discovered just how much he swears in a month and a bit. After 39 days, he clocked in an impressive 95 curse words, with the F-word being the most popular choice at a staggering 45 repetitions. It seemed to pop up most during those all-too-common work frustrations. Seems the modern workplace might have a little more color in its language than previous generations would admit!

But The Bee doesn’t just focus on the colorful vocabulary. It also shines a spotlight on useful features that can help manage a busy life. This AI marvel can pick out tasks from conversations and automatically add them to a to-do list. Imagine having a personal assistant who doesn’t mind repeating the same tasks over and over! The device even summarizes chats and highlights important points from meetings, providing users with an impressive memory aide that most of us could certainly use.

Here’s the kicker, though: this handy little gadget doesn’t exactly respect your privacy. Every word spoken is sent off to the company’s servers, where it’s stored without allowing users to listen back to the audio—only transcripts are available. While users can mute the microphone and delete data from the server, the underlying question remains: is the convenience worth the sacrifice of personal privacy? It sounds like an intriguing, yet disconcerting trade-off.

After two months with The Bee, this particular user concluded that the benefits of such a device don’t really outweigh the risks involved with constant surveillance. The idea of bugging oneself—a sentiment not far removed from something out of a spy movie—wasn’t as comforting as anticipated. While some might leap at the chance to wear such a gadget, there are others who’ll likely take a step back, pondering just how much they are willing to share in exchange for a touch of modern convenience. A notorious curse word might fit here, but perhaps it’s best left unsaid.