Did Ikea Just Make a Surprisingly Affordable Home Audio System?

If you think that this device looks like a Boston Dynamics robot had a child with a Roomba, you wouldn’t be too far off. The Roborock Saros Rover is the first-ever robot vacuum with wheel-leg architecture. While it can operate just like a standard robotic vacuum, its legs allow it to “execute small jumps, agile turns, sudden stops, and directional changes, all while maintaining a level body as the ground changes.” That means, if you have some small stairs in your home, a sunken living room or similar, you no longer have to escort your robot vacuum up them. This one can climb them on its own.

Luxury fragrance brand Le Labo has released an indigo version of its CYPRÈS 21 Classic Candle, inspired by traditional Japanese dyeing techniques and produced in partnership with a family-run Japanese workshop that has specialized in the technique for five generations. The special-edition candle comes in a hand-dipped glass container in the rich indigo hue, complete with a label featuring an indigo gradient. The fragrance stays the same as the original CYPRÈS 21 candle, featuring cypress, juniper, clove, and star anise, with notes of patchouli.

The latest silhouette from South African designer Johan Jordaan offers loads of outdoor EDC value for less than $70. Highlights include a versatile leaf-shaped 3.13-inch blade made of reliable Nitro V steel, an ergonomically shaped, micro-milled aluminum handle and swift deployment via a thumb slot or the crossbar lock that also enables smooth one-handed retraction. In addition to the knife shown here, the Heron is available in several other treatments, including three with G10 handles and one with a Damascus steel blade.

Following the success of its wildly popular instant film cameras, Fujifilm has expanded the lineup with an all-new dual-purpose option called the Mini Evo Cinema. As such, even though the design was inspired by the Super 8 originally introduced in 1965, the camera is capable of shooting both still images and videos. In practice, this means that it not only prints physical Instax images but also converts captured video data into a shareable QR code. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Fuji has also included a handy “Direct Print Function” that allows for printing of smartphone images in Instax format. Initial release is limited to Japan.

Victrola’s Soundstage is a compact stereo speaker that’s specifically designed to sit under your turntable. Unlike most speakers, it features a vibration-isolated design that won’t shake the turntable and degrade vinyl playback quality. Additionally, it supports built-in Bluetooth so you can stream music when you’re not playing records. It comes in two finishes, black or walnut, and will be available in summer 2026.

Klipsch is getting back into the headphone game with its Atlas series — they’re the American loudspeaker specialist’s first new headphones in a decade. The series consists of three different over-ear headphones: the HP-1 (not pictured), the HP-2 and the flagship HP-3. The HP-3 are semi-open-back hi-fi headphones designed for serious audiophiles. The HP-2 are closed-back headphones that fall in the middle. And the HP-1 are wireless headphones with active noise-cancellation. Pricing and availability information have yet to be revealed.

Clicks utilizes the retro interface of 2000s Blackberrys to meet the rising desire to disconnect from overwhelming tech. A 4-inch OLED screen, tactile keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatibility, a 50MP main camera and a 24MP front camera support most modern communication platforms, and a fingerprint scanner in the spacebar provides enhanced security. It runs on Android 16, is charged via USB-C or wirelessly and has an expandable microSD storage of up to 2TB.

Ikea’s Kallsup is a compact, ultra-portable, cubed Bluetooth speaker. Roughly the size of a coffee mug, the Kallsup cube speaker boasts the ability to interconnect with up to 100 additional Kallsup units for a comprehensive multi-speaker arrangement. But the best part, in addition to being available in a variety of colors, is that the Kallsup speaker costs just $10. The idea? Buy a bunch of them.