{"id":48973,"date":"2025-09-28T15:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/48973\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T15:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:43:09","slug":"11-cool-new-gadgets-to-keep-on-your-radar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/48973\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tCatching you up on the past week\u2019s most notable product releases.<\/p>\n

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Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new\u00a0tech and gadgets<\/a>\u00a0have been announced.<\/p>\n

This past week,\u00a0Bowers & Wilkins introduced its newest noise-canceling headphones, KEF got back into the portable Bluetooth speaker game and Sony revealed its first desktop speakers in years. But that\u2019s just scratching the surface.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week.<\/p>\n

\"Over-earBowers & Wilkins<\/p>\n

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 are the brand\u2019s flagship noise-canceling headphones for 2025. Similar to the 2022-released Px8 headphones, the \u201cS2\u201d models combine premium materials (mostly aluminum and Nappa leather) with gorgeous design and excellent audio quality, but the British hi-fi manufacturer has made everything a little better. The Px8 S2 promise improved sound up to\u00a024-bit\/96 kHz with\u00a0support for aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. They are slightly lighter and slimmer, so they should be more comfortable to wear. Both the earpads and the headband are replaceable, extending their overall lifespan. And they have better ANC, call quality, battery life and more. B&W is calling them the best headphones it\u2019s ever made. \t<\/p>\n

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\"PortableKEF<\/p>\n

KEF Muo (2nd-Gen)<\/p>\n

\t\tThe second-generation Muo<\/a> is the first portable Bluetooth speaker that KEF has released in years. It has a similar sculptural design as the original Muo \u2014 which was designed by the same person who designed KEF\u2019s $225,000 Muon floorstanding loudspeakers \u2014 but features new drivers and technologies fit for 2025. The speaker has an IP67 rating, meaning it is durable enough to handle water, dust and other extreme environments. And it comes in seven different finishes: Silver Dusk, Amber Haze, Orange Moon, Blue Aura, Moss Green, Cocoa Brown and Midnight Black.\t<\/p>\n

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\"CompactFosi Audio<\/p>\n

Fosi Audio ZH3<\/p>\n

\t\tFosi Audio\u2019s ZH3<\/a> is a 3-in-1 desktop hi-fi component. It combines a DAC, headphone amplifier and preamplifier into a compact body. And thus, it can be used with wired headphones, powered speakers or integrated into a larger hi-fi system. It\u2019s equipped with a wide range of inputs and outputs \u2014 including USB, optical, coaxial, RCA, 4.4mm, 6.35mm, XLR and RCA pre-outs \u2014 to ensure that it can work in a multitude of setups.\t<\/p>\n

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\"AGoPro<\/p>\n

GoPro Max 2<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe GoPro Max 2 is the company\u2019s second-generation 360-degree action camera. Compared to its predecessor, the 2019-released Max, the main upgrade with the Max 2 is its improved video capture capabilities \u2014 it can record 360-degree videos up to 8K\/30fps and 180-degree videos at up to 4K\/60fps. GoPro improved its battery life and audio recording, too. Maybe most notably, the Max 2 starts at $500, meaning GoPro didn\u2019t actually increase the price from the original at all. \t<\/p>\n

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\"AKanto Audio<\/p>\n

Kanto Audio UKI<\/p>\n

\t\tThe UKI<\/a> is the Canadian hi-fi manufacturer\u2019s smallest and most affordable set of powered speakers. Each speaker stands just 6.5 inches tall,\u00a0and packs a 1\/4-inch silk dome tweeter and a 3-inch concave cone mid\/bass driver. The pair is primed for desktop use (via a USB-C connection, but it can be connected to a turntable or hi-fi system (via RCA). It also supports Bluetooth, for the times when you just want to stream music from your smartphone. These little speakers come in four finishes: cobalt (blue), sage (green), black and white.\t<\/p>\n

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\"ADJI<\/p>\n

DJI Mini 5 Pro<\/p>\n

\n\t\tDJI\u2019s Mini 5 Pro is the brand\u2019s newest compact foldable drone and promises to be a substantial improvement over the 2023-released Mini 4 Pro. The main upgrade has to do with its sensor \u2014 the Mini 5 Pro is the first brand\u2019s Mini line to feature a 50-megapixel one-inch-type sensor, and should deliver far superior picture quality and low-light performance. Additionally, DJI gave the Mini 5 Pro notably faster flying speeds (now up to 42 mph) and longer battery life (up to 52 minutes of flight time). Unfortunately for US customers, however, it doesn\u2019t look like DJI is going to sell it in the States. \t<\/p>\n

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\"BlackPhilips<\/p>\n

Philips Fidelio FT1<\/p>\n

\t\tThe Philips Fidelio FT1<\/a> is a 2-in-1 turntable and CD player \u2014 that\u2019s right, it has a front-loading CD tray on its front panel. This way, you can use the same system to play both vinyl records and CDs (not simultaneously, of course), allowing the Fidelio FT1 to cater to fans of both physical media formats. The turntable itself is a belt-drive turntable with a built-in phono preamplifier. It features a heavy die-cast aluminum platter, an extruded aluminum tone arm with an adjustable counterweight and a replaceable Audio-Technica MM stylus. Pricing info has yet to be announced, but Philips has stated that it\u2019ll be released \u201cin the first quarter of 2026.\u201d\t<\/p>\n

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\"ABang & Olufsen<\/p>\n

Bang & Olufsen Beo Grace<\/p>\n

\t\tBang & Olufsen\u2019s Beo Grace<\/a> is the Danish hi-fi brand\u2019s new flagship pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones \u2014 and, at $1,500, they\u2019re one of (if not the) most expensive wireless earbuds on the market. Born from the brand\u2019s \u201crelentless pursuit of perfection\u201d and inspired by fine jewelry, the Beo Grace wireless earbuds combine premium materials and sculptural design and elite noise-cancellation and sound.\t<\/p>\n

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\"TwoSony<\/p>\n

Sony Pulse Elevate<\/p>\n

\t\tThe Pulse Elevate<\/a> aren\u2019t your average desktop speakers. They don\u2019t support a wired connection and instead connect to your computer via Bluetooth or a USB adapter. Additionally, the speakers have a built-in rechargeable battery, allowing you to pick them up and take them with you. Then, you snap them back into their charging docks by your desktop when you\u2019re done. This means the speakers can essentially double as portable Bluetooth speakers \u2014 either as individuals or a stereo pair \u2014 that you can use around your house. They are compatible with both Mac and PC, as well as the PS5 and Sony\u2019s handheld remote player, the PlayStation Portal. No pricing info has been released, and Sony says they will \u201claunch in 2026.\u201d\t<\/p>\n

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\"ALogitech<\/p>\n

Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980<\/p>\n

\n\t\tLogitech\u2019s Signature Slim Solar+ K980 is the first solar-powered keyboard that the company has released in years. The wireless board doesn\u2019t have any charging port or swappable batteries, but features a solar panel (on its top edge) that charges via sunlight or artificial light. Logitech claims that, when fully charged, the keyboard can run without any type of light for up to four months. The full-sized keyboard is compatible with Mac and PCs, and comes in one color: granite. \t<\/p>\n

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\"ACampfire Audio<\/p>\n

Campfire Audio Portable DAC Wallet<\/p>\n

\t\tCampfire Audio has created a neat smart accessory for anyone who owns its Relay portable DAC\/amp ($229)<\/a>. It\u2019s a minimalist wallet made from leather that magnetically attaches to the back of your smartphone \u2014 it\u2019s compatible with any recent iPhone or Android device. It also comes with a custom, dual-angled USB-C cable that powers the Relay and keeps everything nice and tidy. \t<\/p>\n

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About the Author: <\/p>\n

Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol\u2019s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.<\/p>\n

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