Bookmark-Style Scanner and Recorder Turns Reading Notes into Searchable Archive
The Mark II is a two-piece device: a bookmark that stays in the book and a highlighter that scans printed or handwritten text and records voice notes. Captured content syncs to a companion app, which organizes it by book or topic and offers search and chat features that only reference what was actually captured. It also integrates with Notion, Readwise, Obsidian, and Apple Notes, and has a week-long battery with USB-C charging.
The Mark II separates the physical bookmark from the scanning highlighter, letting readers capture passages without interrupting their reading flow. It reads printed text and handwriting across more than 100 languages, works on paper or screens, and stores everything in a companion app organized by book, topic, or capture time. The aluminum-and-ABS housing is built for daily carry durability.
The app's search function returns sourced fragments rather than isolated quotes, while the chat feature deliberately restricts itself to captured material only. Integration with Notion, Readwise, Obsidian, and Apple Notes allows users to consolidate existing note collections. Battery life spans roughly a week per charge via USB-C, and the $159 device launches in white or black, initially in the US and Canada.
For serious readers, researchers, and students who annotate heavily, the Mark II could replace fragmented note-taking workflows with a single searchable archive. Its deliberate limitation—chat and search only reference captured content—may appeal to users wary of AI hallucination in note apps. The $159 price point could position it as a niche tool for dedicated annotators rather than casual readers, potentially influencing how hardware makers approach reading accessories.