10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Technics SL-1200M7ALD is a special-edition version of the company’s SL-1200MK7 direct-drive turntable, which was released in 2021 and costs $1,300. It’s identical in every way (same coreless direct-drive motor, S-shaped aluminum tonearm and vibration-dampening platter), but, as it’s a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore, it dons the fashion brand’s signature Mulberry Green finish, along with bespoke gold detailing.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 continue to be one of the best workout earbuds for anybody with an iPhone. Released in February 2025, they feature Apple’s latest H2 chip and thus have many of the same features as the latest AirPods. They support active noise-cancellation and transparency modes. And, similar to the latest AirPods Pro, they have a built-in heart rate monitor so you can get advanced workout metrics that you’d typically need an Apple Watch for. Now, Beats has teamed up with Nike to release these special edition models featuring a new colorway and custom paint job for the case. The price remains the same at $250.

The Casio S100X has been the company’s flagship desktop calculator since its 2024 release. It has a premium build with a shaved aluminum alloy body, rubberized back, and tactile concave keys. And it costs $350. As of March 2026, Casio has introduced a special-edition version of that calculator, called “The Special One,” with a traditional Japanese lacquer finish that takes a month to apply. Casio says it’s an evolution that “elevates the aesthetic beauty” of its flagship calculator to new heights.

Five years after its original release, Apple has introduced second-generation versions of the AirPods Max (and this isn’t just a change to a USB-C charging port). The design hasn’t changed, but the new models have been updated with a new high-dynamic-range amplifier, promising better audio. And they now feature Apple’s H2 chip (same as the AirPods Pro 3), which unlocks numerous features, including Live Translation.

The Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT is an active wireless system that boasts a range of modern connections and supports Bluetooth streaming. According to the French loudspeaker maker, it “builds on the fundamentals of the Prestige Facet II series while introducing expanded connectivity.” The speakers feature Class D amplification that delivers 100 watts (or 50 watts per channel). It boasts inputs for USB-C and HDMI ARC, allowing you to use them as computer or TV speakers, respectively. And it’s integrated with a moving magnet (MM) phono stage, so you can easily use it as a turntable speaker system.

The Denon DP-500BT is a premium belt-drive turntable that holds the distinction of being the brand’s first turntable to support Bluetooth streaming. It supports the aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive codecs, enabling high-fidelity audio streaming to wireless headphones and speakers. Of course, it comes with a switchable phono preamplifier and analog connections so you can integrate it into a more traditional hi-fi setup, too.

The Instax Mini 13 is a pretty modest update to the company’s popular predecessor, the Instax Mini 12, which was released in 2023. The two entry-level film cameras are basically identical in every way, but Fujifilm gave Instax Mini 13 a self-timer button, with two and 10-second options, so you can take more creative selfies. It’s available in several different finishes and, like before, uses the company’s Instax Mini Instant Film.

The Activo Scoop is an affordable pair of IEMs that come with detachable cables and adapters for USB-C, 3.5mm and 4.4mm (balanced), so you can use them with your smartphone, laptop, portable games console and dedicated hi-fi player. According to the brand, they promise a combination of flexibility and performance rarely seen at this price point.

Marshall’s Bromley 450 is a portable party speaker that, like many of the company’s speaker offerings, is designed in the image of its classic guitar amplifiers. It’s effectively a smaller (albeit it’s still 27 pounds) and more affordable version of Marshall’s Bromley 750. Like its larger sibling, it supports Bluetooth streaming and the brand’s True Stereophonic 360-degree sound. It features microphone or instrument inputs, too. And its integrated lighting system is a fun addition that gives the speaker a stage show vibe.

Buchardt Audio’s S400 MK3 is the third-generation of the Danish company’s S400 bookshelf speakers. And almost everything about the bookshelf speakers is new, except the binding posts. The S400 MK3 speakers are 18 percent bigger, feature new drivers, and have transitioned from a passive-radiator design to a bass-reflex system. Buchardt Audio says these upgrades allowed them to “push the performance envelope further while maintaining the elegant proportions of the original design.”