The Nex Playground is a motion-tracking gaming console similar to the Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii. The device tracks up to four players and offers a variety of kid-friendly games, including Fruit Ninja, dance titles and sports mini-games, some of which require an annual subscription.

Ring has expanded its Search Party pet finder service to all US residents via the free Neighbors app, allowing users to share photos of missing pets. If a Ring camera detects the animal, the owner is alerted. Ring has also committed $1 million worth of cameras for animal shelters nationwide.

Meta has released the Quest v85 update to public test channel users, featuring a revamped Navigator UI, a malware-scanning tool and the elimination of the Horizon Feed. Quest 3 users can try the Surface Keyboard and Touchpad, while Quest 3S users can customize the action button.

University of Michigan researchers have developed a dual-sensor system that detects hazardous icy conditions earlier than current technology, combining a microwave-based sensor and a laser-powered optical sensor to detect ice formation and distinguish ice crystals from supercooled liquid droplets. The system has been successfully tested on aircraft and is being adapted for automotive use, potentially preventing accidents caused by black ice and ice buildup.