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Technology Relay Q: London Startup's AI Microphone Puts Hands-Free Voice Dictation on the Desktop
Relay, a London startup founded by two former Nothing employees, is building the Relay Q, a portable AI microphone for high-fidelity voice dictation, with software debuting now and hardware due in early 2027. The macOS-first app, powered by Google's Gemini models, adds contextual Skills that automate Slack messages and calendar entries. WIRED's hands-on found the transcription workable but less polished than Google's Pixel 11 Rambler feature, and flagged privacy trade-offs from screen-access permissions.
Technology The Noware Puff Necklace Hides a USB Drive and a Customizable Screen in Steel
Noware's Puff necklace is a wearable USB flash drive with 128GB of storage, a customizable screen, and a $179 price. Creators Harry Isaac and Sebastian Bidegain are shipping units this October after a viral prototype earned over a million views. WIRED's Reece Rogers tested it at a San Francisco music festival.
Technology Hydroponic Farmstand Lets One Family Skip Store-Bought Produce for Two Years
A WIRED review documents how Kat Merck used a Lettuce Grow Farmstand hydroponic garden to grow vegetables at home for two years, avoiding almost all grocery-store produce purchases for her family of three. The report connects the decision to FDA-flagged cyclospora and salmonellosis outbreaks and traces the culprit to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
Technology This Mini E-Reader Makes Reading Fun, but Finding Books Can Be a Chore
Xteink launched the X4 Pro micro e-reader last month, adding a touchscreen, home button, and dual-tone front light. WIRED's review found the device easy to navigate but noted the lack of a built-in book shop means users must supply EPUB files or article URLs. At 4.3 inches, it is the smallest e-reader the reviewer has seen.
Manufacturing Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Offers Pop-Out Speakers and Google TV for Affordable Home Cinema
WIRED's Chris Haslam reviewed the Soundcore Nebula P1i projector, highlighting its pop-out surround sound speakers, 1080p resolution, 380 ANSI lumens brightness, and Google TV integration. The budget-friendly device offers solid picture quality and punchy audio, ideal for impromptu movie nights.
Technology The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of YouR Dreams
Light Phone, maker of the minimal Light Phone III, has announced the Light Flip — a $299 dumb flip phone with no front screen, physical buttons, and a subscription plan with AT&T and T-Mobile. The device targets Gen Z consumers who reject smartphones for a durable, distraction-free alternative.
Technology Skylight Touchscreen Calendar’s AI Sidekick Offers Lessons for Enterprise Schedule Management
A WIRED review of the Skylight touchscreen calendar reveals AI-driven schedule extraction from photos and emails, multi-platform calendar sync, and shared task lists. While consumer-focused, these features parallel enterprise needs for digitizing paper-based workflows and coordinating cross-department schedules.
Flipper's Busy Bar: A $249 Hardware Button to Physically Signal 'Do Not Disturb'
Flipper Devices, known for the controversial Flipper Zero hacking tool, launches the Busy Bar—a $249 hardware clock with an LED screen that displays 'BUSY' to signal to people around you that you are occupied. The device also works as a Pomodoro timer, integrates with smart home via Matter, and can be controlled remotely. It goes on sale today.
Epilogue's SN Operator Brings Super Nintendo Cartridges to Modern PCs
Epilogue's SN Operator is a USB-C device that allows users to play original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges on modern computers. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, and offers visual filters and speed modifiers. The device is the second in Epilogue's Operator line, following the GB Operator for Game Boy cartridges.
Manufacturing Anker 737 Power Bank, Former Top Pick at WIRED, Gets Prime Day Discount
The Anker 737 power bank, previously WIRED's top pick, is on sale during Amazon Prime Day 2026. With 24,000 mAh capacity, 140W power delivery, and under one-hour recharge, it is ideal for travel and field use. The sale price is near the best tracked since Black Friday.
Technology Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra: The Most Expensive Smartwatch Yet—Is It Worth the Price?
Zepp Health's Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra is the brand's most expensive model, priced at nearly $600. Aimed at trail runners, it offers dual-band GPS, color maps, and 80-hour battery life, undercutting Garmin and Suunto. The watch competes with the cheaper T-Rex 3, raising the question of whether the premium is justified.