IT MIGHT BE THE TOPIC DU JOUR, BUT AI IS FAR MORE THAN A BUZZWORD, POPPING UP ACROSS INDUSTRIES IN EVERYTHING FROM HOME APPLIANCES AND ADVENTURE GEAR TO THE HOLY SPA

BY EVAN MONROE

SWAROVSKI OPTIK AX VISIO SMART BINOCULARS

This CES standout aims to be the expeditionist’s ultimate sidekick. Onboard AI identifies wildlife in real time, from chubby marmots frolicking about to the magnificent bird of prey circling overhead. It also captures high-def images and video, and can even livestream to your social feeds as you trek through the unknown. $5,890

FRIEND AI PENDANT

There’s no shortage of AI-powered personal assistants on the market, ready to take commands like turn on the lights, play the new T-Shift album, or spruce up your resume. But this intelligent wearable isn’t here to tackle your to-do list; it’s here to talk to you. The Friend pendant is always listening, and anytime you need a lighthearted joke or word of encouragement, it responds via text, just like your best pal. $99

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ALICE AI CAMERA

While smartphone cam eras are exceedingly convenient, the thumb-sized lenses simply can’t touch the capabilities of a professional camera. This clever contraption bridges the two worlds: backed by a meaty 12-megapixel 4/3 sensor, the Alice camera works wirelessly with your phone, automatically storing images and videos in your photo library so you can share them to your social feeds or with friends immediately. Artificial intelligence boasts advanced, professional-grade features like automatic HDR, subject tracking, and night mode. $760

APPLE INTELLIGENCE

Announced this summer, Apple’s hotly anticipated intelligence platform boasts serious smarts; billed as a “personal intelligence system,” the iOS 18-compatible platform features impressive writing and image creation tools, but the big news is the next-generation of the OG pocket assistant: Siri. The new version works across apps and boasts a far better understanding of natural language and context. See it in action when the iPhone 16 is released this fall.

UNISTELLAR ODYSSEY SMART TELESCOPE

Observe mother nature’s spectacular late-night show right from…your phone? Using mirror optics, this lightweight telescope pairs with your device to display more than 5,000 objects and 37 million stars on your personal screen, including detailed descriptions of each celestial stunner. Purists, a digital eyepiece offers a more traditional viewing experience, too. $2,499

AESCAPE AI MASSAGE

The worlds of self-care and science fiction collide in this AI massage suite, featuring a pair of heated Aerpoint arms that go to work on tired or tight muscles, delivering hyper-targeted, personalized relief. Sink into the memory foam table while sensors use more than a million data points to map your body and understand your needs. Clients can also use the touchscreen to change pressure, pause, or even switch up the music. Offered in 30-minute sessions, the experience is available in select hotels and high-end gyms across the country, including

EUFY P2 PRO SMART BATHROOM SCALE

Equinox in the Big Apple. $60

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