This article discusses a patent for a flexible aerosol-generating device that includes a housing with a flexible portion, a heating element, and a mouthpiece. The device can transition between a relaxed and flexed configuration, allowing for easier use and storage. Another patent is also mentioned for a method of making a non-nicotine e-vaping section with channels and air passages. Lastly, an automated hydroponic growing appliance is described, which allows for easy and efficient indoor gardening.