Rewind.ai didn't just build a note-taking app—they built a digital memory palace. With $81M in funding and a mission to 'record everything you see, say, and hear,' they promised to give users a perfect recall of their digital lives. But in a stunning twist, the company behind Rewind has been acquired by Meta, marking a pivotal moment in the battle for AI memory.

"They weren't just recording your screen—they were building the foundation for true digital consciousness."

What made Rewind unique was its aggressive approach to personal data. While other apps asked you to manually save notes, Rewind silently captured everything in the background, using local storage for privacy. This 'capture everything' philosophy—combined with Next.js and Tailwind CSS for a sleek interface—created a product that felt like science fiction. But it also raised questions: How much data is too much? And what happens when that data becomes AI training fodder for tech giants?

• Local-first architecture: All data stored on-device for privacy
• Perfect recall: Search across every screen, tab, and conversation
• AI-powered insights: Beyond search to understanding patterns
• Meta acquisition: The ultimate exit for a memory-focused startup