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New AI sensor claims to translate plant sounds into environmental data

A newly developed gadget uses artificial intelligence to pick up signals emitted by plants and convert them into data that humans can interpret. The device is designed to help monitor environmental conditions by reading cues from plant behavior.

Amazon adds credit-card-shaped 'Bee' AI listening device to its wearable lineup

Amazon has introduced a new version of its Bee wearable, this time shaped like a credit-card-sized puck. The device is designed to continuously listen to and record a user's surroundings and conversations, building on the original Bee wearable concept.

Roundup highlights ten quirky Japanese gadgets rarely sold in the US

A tech feature compiled a list of ten niche Japanese gadgets, ranging from an AI companion shaped like a meerkat that remembers past conversations to a handheld umbrella with a built-in fan, that are largely absent from American retail shelves. The author sourced these products by digging through Japan's domestic gadget market, deliberately focusing on inventions rarely exported abroad.

The Verge's Sean Hollister hosts subscriber AMA on Valve's Steam Frame headset

The Verge editor Sean Hollister, who spent three weeks beta-testing Valve's new Steam Frame headset, hosted a live subscriber Q&A answering questions about the device, its controllers, accessory kit and the Arcturus Vision Camera. He also confirmed the headset left no red mark on his face despite extended wear during a photoshoot.

Engadget's weekly recap covers Pixel 11 series and Pebble Time 2 reviews

Engadget rounded up its recent reviews, including senior writer Daniel Cooper's take on the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch alongside coverage of Google's Pixel 11 lineup. Cooper praised the Pebble Time 2 for deliberately avoiding heavy AI features, calling it a refreshing option for users who want simpler wearables.