14 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Dali’s Sonik is the company’s new entry-level loudspeaker range, comprising seven models: two bookshelf speakers, three floorstanding speakers, a center channel, and on-wall speakers. They’ve been engineered with innovations derived from its newer and higher-end Kore, Epikore and Epicon loudspeaker ranges; these enhancements include an improved transducer design, advanced magnet technologies and refined cabinet engineering. Dali claims that the range “sets a new benchmark in performance for the price.”

The LG Sound Suite is a modular speaker system featuring the H7 soundbar, the M7 and M5 wireless surround speakers, and the W7 wireless subwoofer. Each component supports Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, Dolby’s room-optimizing technology that ensures the system sounds best regardless of where the individual speakers are placed. This means you don’t have to rearrange furniture or the entire room to achieve a great-sounding home theater. The components can be configured in 27 combinations, up to a 13.1.7-channel system, giving consumers the flexibility to create the perfect home theater setup for their space and budget.

Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube is the newest addition to its RS2 series of reference hi-fi components. It’s essentially an updated version of its previous flagship CD transport, the CD Box RS2 T, but Pro-Ject has given the new model significant upgrades. Most notably, the CD Box RS2 Tube adds a built-in DAC (Texas Instruments PCM1796), so it functions as a full-fledged CD player — no external DAC required — that can be connected directly to an amplifier and more easily integrated into an existing hi-fi system. The other major upgrade is that it’s integrated with a fully balanced tube output stage featuring two premium E88CC tubes. According to the brand, the tubes enrich “the audio signal with the warmth, fluidity, and natural harmonic structure that only real vacuum tubes can provide.”

The Beolab 90 Mirage Edition is a special-edition pair of its iconic loudspeaker system. Its aluminum components are finished in a custom gradient anodization. Paired with iridescent fabric covers, the loudspeaker creates the illusion that its colors constantly change as light reflects off it. B&O claims that the Mirage Edition is “a visualization of sound itself.”

As part of its 100-year anniversary celebrations, Bang & Olufsen introduced special-edition versions of its Beolab 90 loudspeaker systems that were created through B&O’s Atelier program, which partners with the brand’s master artisans to produce custom versions of its products. The Phantom Edition is a blacked-out version with stainless-steel mesh covers, which are semi-transparent so you can see the woofers within. Additionally, its various front, side and rear panels are made of carbon fiber.

The LG Micro RGB evo is the brand’s first-ever flagship RGB TV. It’s an LCD TV that harnesses RGB micro-LED backlight technology and LG’s smallest individual RGB LEDs, delivering a more colorful picture than ever before. The brand is calling this display “a significant step forward from MiniLED.” The TV was first previewed at CES 2026, and pricing information has now been officially announced. It comes in three sizes: 75-, 86- and 100-inches. Pricing starts at $5,000 (75-inch) and goes up to $8,000 (100-inch).

The Toppping E50 II is an external DAC designed to pair with an external headphone amplifier, a set of powered speakers, or both — it has multiple outputs, allowing it to switch between active setups without unplugging cables. Compared to its predecessor, brand’s 2021-released E50 DAC, Topping upgraded it with a higher-resolution DAC chip — specifically, AKM’s AK4497S DAC — as well as built-in Bluetooth and support for its software and app.

Last year, Samsung introduced its first purchasable Micro RGB TV. At 115 inches, it was absolutely massive. And at $30,000, it was well out of pretty much everybody’s price range. Fast forward a year and Samsung is bringing this advanced backlit technology to the masses, as its 2026 lineup of Micro RGB TVs will be available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, 100- and 115-inch models. More details (including price and availability) will be revealed in a few weeks at CES 2026.

Hisense is bucking the big-screen trend by introducing the S5 DécoTV, a 32-inch “lifestyle” TV designed to fit in smaller or secondary rooms. It’s a Full HD display that supports the brand’s Hi-QLED Color technology, delivering a bright, vibrant picture. It is integrated with Amazon’s Fire TV and, via its remote, supports Alexa commands. It also supports Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, making it a good fit for those with Apple devices.

The Elac Nava100 is the famed loudspeaker company’s first-ever portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s billed as a premium portable speaker compared to the multitude of colorful options on the market, as its exterior is crafted entirely from pressed aluminum. Inside, it houses a 3-inch full-range driver and dual passive radiators, all powered by a 10-watt amplifier. The brand claims it “delivers the full depth of [its] 100-year acoustic heritage in a form made to move.”

Selfix is a smartphone case for iPhone 17 Pro/Max with an ingenious feature: it adds a 1.6-inch circular screen to the back of your iPhone so you can take selfies using its rear camera system. The case also has a hidden microSD card slot that allows users to expand their iPhone storage (by up to 2TB). The case will come in three colors: Oat White, Blush Pink and Midnight Black. It’s expected to launch on Kickstarter in Q1 2026.

The Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger combines the functionality of a PocketSocket-style grip and a magnetic charging puck in one. That way, your iPhone is easier to hold while it charges. It also has what Ikea describes as a “fun” donut shape, made of soft silicone, and comes in a bright red finish. There’s also a matching USB-C cable that can be wrapped inside “the donut,” which is helpful for travel.

The Västmärke Wireless Charging Stand is a Qi2.0 wireless charging stand that charges your iPhone in vertical or horizontal orientation. Its base is made of cork, which Ikea claims gives it a “warm and natural feel.” It costs just $25.

The Ikea Västmärke Wireless Charger with Lighting is a glass valet tray with a wireless charger integrated its center. The idea is that when you get home, you can place your EDC (like your keys and wallet) in the bowl-shaped tray and your smartphone directly on the magnetic charger. Additionally, the tray has a built-in light that can be turned on/off by pressing the puck/wireless charger in the middle, so it also functions as a decorative nightlight.