Andrew Liszewski

Senior Reporter, News

Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80

Andrew LiszewskiJun 22

You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18

This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18

You can turn this LED candle on by pretending to light it with an imaginary match.

The creators of the Birdie and Birdie Pro air quality monitors are expanding their offerings to include two new products focused on “healthier indoor climates” expected to launch in November. An emission-free LED candle called the Birdie Flame, and a towering air purifier called the Birdie Podium designed to look like a decorative wooden pedestal.

<em>The Birdie Flame will be available in a small ($49), medium ($59), and large ($69) versions and can be turned off by blowing it out like a real candle.</em>

<em>The Birdie Podium is expected to cost $749 this fall.</em>

<em>The Birdie Podium is designed to hide its internal components that include a fan and filter, while still facilitating air flow through perforated panels.</em>

<em>The Birdie Pro air quality monitor is available through a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/birdie-scandinavia/birdie-pro-your-fresh-air-pet">Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign</a> ending today.</em>

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The Birdie Flame will be available in a small ($49), medium ($59), and large ($69) versions and can be turned off by blowing it out like a real candle.

Image: Birdie

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18

It’s now Sennheiser’s turn to release a pair of open clip-style wireless earbuds.

Following the recent debut of its Momentum 5 headphones, Sennheiser is joining companies like Bose and Sony with a new pair of open earbuds worn on the back of the ear. The Accentum Clip offer up to nine hours of battery, and while they won’t launch in the US, they’ll be available in Canada starting July 23rd for $269.95 CAD.

<em>The Accentum Clip will run for up to nine hours on their own, but that can be boosted to up to 36 hours with their charging case.</em>

<em>The earbuds each feature a 12mm driver that works alongside a dynamic EQ that automatically makes adjustments when volume is raised or lowered.</em>

<em>The Accentum Clip support Bluetooth 6.0 plus SBC, AAC, and high-res LDAC codecs.</em>

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The Accentum Clip will run for up to nine hours on their own, but that can be boosted to up to 36 hours with their charging case.

Image: Sennheiser

Andrew LiszewskiJun 17

Samsung phones are getting a new feature for checking the health of your pets.

During the VivaTech 2026 conference in Paris, Samsung announced a new feature for its mobile devices created through a collaboration with the pet health management platform, Lifet. You’ll be able to snap a photo of your dog or cat which will be analyzed by AI to alert you to conditions like periodontal disease and obesity.

Two images showing a simulated smartphone app using the Lifet platform to assess a pet’s health.

Image: Lifet

SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros

Andrew LiszewskiJun 17

Lego’s new space-themed 2,274-piece pinball machine is actually playable.

One of Lego’s most iconic themes is back as a functional tabletop pinball machine launching on July 4th for $229.99. The Arcade Pinball Machine doesn’t keep score, but it’s got working flippers, a spring-loaded ball launcher, and an asteroid you can hit that will move an astronaut minifigure closer and closer to rescuing a space baby figure.

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