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<\/p>\nEvery Friday, I\u2019ll be highlighting a few new (or relatively new) tech products you should buy. From portable Bluetooth speakers to headphones and earbuds, TVs to content capture devices, phones, appliances, and more, these will all be devices that I have either already reviewed, are in the middle of reviewing and already enjoy, or plan to review in the near future.<\/p>\n
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The Sonos Era 100 SL portable speaker, which I reviewed earlier this year<\/a>, is identical in very way to the Sonos Era 100<\/a>, except it doesn\u2019t have a microphone. This might make you wonder what\u2019s the point, but there are a lot of people who don\u2019t want voice-activated devices in their home. If you fall into the category or know someone who does, it\u2019s the better option. It\u2019s also slightly cheaper. You get signature Sonos sound with the ability to pair it with other Sonos speakers in the home, as well as pair two for stereo sound. You can connect to sources via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. And it\u2019s compact enough to move around from room to room.<\/p>\n Buy the Sonos Era 100 SL for $249.99<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019re seeing more and more clip-style \u201chuggie\u201d wireless earbuds that look like earrings, and JBL has joined the space with these buds, which I reviewed early in the year<\/a>. They fit securely, even during workouts, they have easy to use touch controls, and they\u2019re fashionable with a cool charging case. There\u2019s no noise cancellation, but for wearing while working out, working on your laptop, or even commuting if you don\u2019t care about the external noise, you\u2019ll love them.<\/p>\n Buy the JBL Soundgear CLIPs for $229.98<\/a>.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t just watch a lot of TV, I watch a lot of TV at night. So I was excited to test this TV headphone bundle<\/a>, which includes the headphones and a Bluetooth transmitter. What to get over and above just connecting Bluetooth headphones directly to your TV is the option to choose from three different sound modes so you get the best possibly listening experience whether you\u2019re watching a reality show or action movie. They sound fantastic, allowing me to crank up the audio without disturbing sleeping family members. Plus, with the transmitter, you can connect any pair of Auracast headphones and multiple people can listen at their preferred volume. So, if grandpa is losing his hearing and needs to listen to the game at full blast, but that hurts your baby\u2019s ears, he can do it while you listen at the TV\u2019s standard volume.<\/p>\n Buy the Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphones for $349.95, on sale from $399.95<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you know a Gen-Zer or Millennial who wants a simple record player, this one is a great option. It combines both turntable playback through its internal or connected speakers with Bluetooth. There\u2019s even a headphone jack for private listening. Its adorable design makes it easy to bring over to a friend\u2019s house, packed in its self-contained suitcase. I reviewed it late last year<\/a> and love how easy it is to set up and use, along with the glowing colours on the front you can adjust to display different effects. It\u2019s a perfect first turntable for someone from the younger generation getting into vinyl.<\/p>\n Buy the Victrola Journey Glow for $119.98, on sale from $139.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ranking among my favourite noise cancelling headphones this year, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2s really impressed me<\/a> with their incredible ANC performance. They\u2019re comfortable to wear even during long flights (yes, I tested this!), have great battery life, and adjustable noise cancelling levels. They aren\u2019t the best-sounding headphones you\u2019ll find, but you almost don\u2019t care because of how great ANC is. Plus, they still sound good. And with a USB-C lossless listening option, you can get a fantastic wired audio experience with connected high-res audio sources. \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"JBL](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jbl-soundgear-clips-in-hand-case-open.jpg\")
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