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.
A galaxy far, far away is turning 50, and LEGO is celebrating with seven new sets for 2027. The collection includes a massive brick-built A New Hope poster, an oversized Luke Skywalker, classic lightsaber duels, and exclusive minifigures inspired by Ralph McQuarrie’s original Star Wars concept artwork.
Most soundbars are rectangular black boxes, but the Knit Form takes a softer approach. Wrapped in specially developed knitted fabric, this cylindrical soundbar houses a 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system with built-in subwoofers and 14 channels of amplification. It also comes in five colors designed to complement your living room.
Lexar has taken portable storage to an almost absurd level of thinness. The Muse measures just 3.8 mm at its thickest point and tapers to 1 mm at the edges. Despite its metal-card appearance, it delivers fast file transfers, magnetic connectivity, and direct ProRes video recording with compatible iPhones.
Not every laptop or gaming handheld has the graphics muscle to handle demanding games and creative workloads. ASUS wants to change that with the compact XG Core, an external GPU packing Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. It connects through USB4, without requiring internal modifications.
The Ruko R1 Mini Robot Dog is no intelligent robotic pet, but its fun acrobatics, self-righting tricks, and surprisingly responsive gesture controls make it a fun little toy. It is well-built, too. However, finicky touch controls, unreliable programming, and cheap-sounding audio keep it from being an outright winner.
YSMART has taken its obsession with miniature everyday carry gear to the humble whistle. Measuring just 2.9 cm long and weighing 3.4 g, the titanium WhisTi produces up to 110 dB of sound while doubling as a micro pry tool. There’s also a wider Dual version capable of 120 dB.
After spending recent years exploring tiny folding knives, WESN is returning its attention to full-sized everyday carry. The BOK is a five-year project featuring the company’s first button-operated liner lock, a CPM MagnaCut drop-point blade, and a choice of titanium or G10 handles. It’s now seeking backers on Kickstarter.
Takashi Murakami has launched his own watchmaking venture, and its first creation is anything but ordinary. The Skull Flowers watch takes the shape of a titanium skull with spinning flower eyes, hides its jumping-hour display along the edge, and houses a Swiss tourbillon movement. Five extravagant versions are available.
Nearly 30 years after its original debut, URWERK has resurrected one of its earliest watches with a venomous new look. The UR-101 Green Mamba pairs a stealthy black case with an emerald-green wandering-hour display, mechanical movement, and unmistakable science-fiction styling. Only 50 examples will be made for collectors worldwide.
Dash cams aren’t exactly known for their looks or user-friendly controls. VUEROID’s H1 QHD Infinite takes a different approach with a smartwatch-inspired touchscreen and hands-free voice commands. Behind its unusual design sits a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor capable of QHD recording, along with GPS and flexible parking surveillance options.
Huawei has found a clever way to hide its latest Wi-Fi 7+ router in plain sight: make it look like a book. The X2 Pro features a customizable magnetic spine, a Lingxiao chipset, claimed signal coverage through three walls, and AI-assisted mesh placement for better home Wi-Fi.