Summary

  • The bird-watching company Bird Buddy has launched a Kickstarter campaign for two new products that aim to help users watch and attract plants and insects to their gardens.
  • The products, called the Petal camera and Wonder Blocks, are expected to ship in mid-2026.
  • The 4K Petal camera uses artificial intelligence to identify over 2,000 species of plants and insects, and comes with a solar panel to extend its battery life indefinitely.
  • It can be purchased individually for 249.
  • Wonder Blocks is a modular system designed to support pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and consists of a smart planter and additional modules that offer food, water and shelter for 299 or $499 sets.

By Andrew Liszewski

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