If you’re the type who loves staying ahead of the tech curve, this past week brought a lot of fun stuff. From smart speakers that look like art pieces to projectors small enough to fit in your backpack, there’s something new for every kind of gadget geek. We rounded up 9 standout releases that deserve a spot on your radar—whether you're into home theater, audio gear, or just love futuristic tech that makes life easier (or weirder).
Let’s jump in.
Carl Pei’s tech brand Nothing is back with the Ear (3)—and they’re not just pretty. These earbuds take personalized audio up a notch with real-time hearing tests, adaptive ANC, and even a case that talks via sound cues. There’s also support for LHDC 5.0 and an improved voice mic system that adapts to your environment.
Bonus: The transparent design still looks like something from Blade Runner. Full story here.
Triple-driver earbuds for $130? That’s what SOUNDPEATS is promising with the new H3. You get two balanced armatures and one dynamic driver in each earbud, along with Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, and LDAC support. The H3 also brings strong hybrid ANC—up to 55dB—and a case that gives you 48 hours of total battery life.
Audiophile specs, student budget. We’re listening. Read more.
Still rocking a CD collection? TEAC has something for you. The new PD-507T is a high-end CD transport that skips internal DACs in favor of delivering a clean digital signal to your preferred gear. Built around the pro-grade CD-5020A mechanism, it’s made for folks who care about precision playback and have the DACs to prove it.
Because physical media isn’t dead—it just went audiophile. Check it out.
You’ve heard of fingerprint readers—but what about palm readers? Wyze just launched the Palm Lock, a smart lock that unlocks your door by scanning the veins in your palm. At just $129.99 at Amazon, it undercuts competitors like Eufy and TCL by a wide margin, but still offers voice assistant integration, auto-lock, and even emergency USB-C charging.
Slightly creepy? Maybe. Super convenient? Definitely. Learn more.
Yes, that will.i.am. LG dropped two new models in their XBOOM Buds series: the Buds Lite ($79) and Buds Plus ($229). Both come with ergonomic designs, solid battery life, and decent ANC, but the Plus model is the star here—boasting advanced spatial audio tuning by the Black Eyed Peas frontman himself.
Will they rock your world? Jury’s out. But they’ll definitely turn heads. See both.
Devialet’s Phantom series has always looked more like sculpture than speaker—and the new Phantom Ultimate continues that legacy. Two models (108dB and 98dB) are available, with improved amplification and connectivity. These things are basically sonic showpieces, capable of insane bass and ultra-low distortion, all housed in a conversation-starting chassis.
Pricey? Yes. Subtle? Absolutely not. Read more.
The AE1 compact speaker is back—and while it looks the same, everything under the hood is new. Acoustic Energy kept the classic design but updated the drivers, crossover, and cabinet internals. The result? A modern speaker that nods to the past while sounding better than ever.
Sometimes retro gets it just right. Check it out.
Roku’s first-ever smart projector is here, and it’s teaming up with newcomer Aurzen. The D1R Cube includes Roku TV OS built right in, autofocus, auto-keystone, and a 1080p LED light engine that’s made for backyard movie nights or spontaneous living room cinema setups.
At $250 at Amazon (often with $70 off), this is a no-brainer for casual streamers. Take a look.
Epson is finally leaning into the portable projector game with its new Lifestudio series. The new models are powered by Epson’s 3LCD tech and feature built-in Bose audio, native Netflix streaming, and compact bodies designed for easy travel.
If you’ve been looking for an all-in-one projector you can throw in a backpack—this might be it. Full breakdown.
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