After months of daily use, the Nothing Ear (3a) left me wondering why most people need pricier wireless earbuds. Its punchy, balanced sound, impressive noise cancellation, adjustable EQ, and dependable battery life outweigh a slightly loose charging case, unremarkable Spatial Audio, and a maximum volume that could be louder.
Remember spotting a parking space, then realizing your car would never fit? The new Smart #2 looks ready to spare you that disappointment. This electric successor to the Fortwo keeps the tiny footprint and two-seat layout, adding modern comforts without abandoning the reason people wanted a Smart in the first place.
Citroën’s idea of a small electric car includes yellow tartan seats, a radio you can take outside, and somewhere to keep your eggs. The 2 CV Concept makes a cheerful case for simpler motoring, and with a production model on the way, I hope the fun survives the trip to the showroom.
Ripsaw’s smallest family member has traded tracks for wheels, but what rides on its deck deserves the attention. Textron’s demonstration depicts the uncrewed M1 crossing coastal terrain before deploying three Damocles flying munitions toward an offshore target. The vehicle stays on land while its payload takes the mission out to sea.
Yoji Shinkawa’s artwork is tempting enough on its own. CASETiFY’s Kojima Productions collection gives fans a way to carry it around, alongside a Qpid wristlet and a Dollman plush keychain. The sculpted aluminum phone case is the centerpiece, but choosing just one thing from this anniversary lineup could take a while.
Kojima Productions turned 10 last year, and fans are still getting anniversary merch worth looking at. Anicorn’s latest LUDENS X watch borrows the mascot’s spacesuit details, right down to exposed screws and layered panels. Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa supervised it, which explains why it looks so at home in their world.
If you were hoping to avoid seeing more of Godzilla Minus Zero before opening night, now would be a good time to look away. Its latest trailer packs new scenes and anti-gravity destruction into just over a minute, giving fans plenty to inspect while keeping Godzilla’s new opponent out of sight.
A street performance or bustling market can look great on your phone and still lose much of its atmosphere in the recording. Sony’s tiny USB-C microphone captures sound from every direction, giving viewers a better sense of where they are standing, even when they are listening through headphones.
Pompompurin’s floppy ears and brown beret belong on his head. Razer thinks they belong on yours, too. Its latest Sanrio additions turn a wireless headset into something instantly recognizable, while Kuromi’s skull emblem makes it onto the tiny earbud stems. Nobody needs to inspect the packaging to identify this collaboration.
You would think a Hello Kitty headphone collaboration would put her face somewhere on the headphones. Sony has other ideas. Its limited-edition collection saves the ears, bow, and character details for the accessories, leaving fans with some very cute bags and a familiar pair of cans.
Finding a pistol that suits your hand shouldn’t mean expecting your fingers to adapt. SIG SAUER’s new P385 pairs adjustable grip dimensions with five model choices. There’s also a new recoil system, with SIG claiming at least 20 percent less muzzle rise, depending on the version.
Coaster fans traveled to Georgia for ArieForce One’s relentless airtime and four inversions, only to lose the ride after three years. Six Flags has bought it and plans to keep its name. Fans can look forward to another ride, but which park gets it is still under wraps.