PREGO LAUNCHES DINNER TABLE VOICE RECORDER

The Connection Keeper marks an unusual foray into hardware for the food brand. The device records audio around the dinner table without connecting to the internet, addressing privacy concerns that plague other smart home devices. StoryCorps, known for preserving personal narratives through recorded interviews, partnered with Prego on the project. The collaboration focuses on capturing family conversations for archival purposes. The device joins a growing category of home recording tools. Unlike voice assistants from Amazon, Google, and Apple that transmit data to cloud servers, the Connection Keeper stores recordings locally. Prego has not yet announced pricing, availability, or technical specifications. The company has positioned the device as a way to preserve family memories rather than enable smart home automation. The release reflects broader consumer interest in recording devices that don't rely on constant internet connectivity, though the dinner table remains an unusual target market for hardware makers.