10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Teac TN-400BTX/TB is a special-edition version of the Japanese audio maker’s TN-400BTX turntable, which was released in 2024. It’s the exact same manual-belt-drive turntable, combining premium components and modern features (such as Bluetooth streaming and a built-in phono preamp), but instead of a walnut finish, the “TB” version comes in a glossy-lacquer Turquoise Blue finish. Only a limited number of models will be sold.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 are the company’s new flagship wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. As next-gen versions of the 2023-released WF-1000XM5, they have been updated in numerous ways. They promise significantly better active noise cancellation, sound and call quality. Sony tweaked the design and shape of the earbuds, making them 11 percent slimmer (but not necessarily smaller) and more ergonomic so they fit more securely in your ears. Additionally, they’re compatible with a new app, Sony Sound Connect, that lets you further fine-tune EQ and audio settings. Available in two finishes: black or platinum silver.

The UltraPhono Pro is a high-end phono preamplifier that’s effectively a streamlined and more affordable version of the brand’s flagship MasterPhono, which costs $6K. It shares many features with its more expensive sibling. It’s built around a fully discrete J-FET and MOSFET gain stage and a passive, zero-feedback RIAA network, and a seven-stage regulated balanced power supply. According to MoFi Electronics, it “brings much of the performance DNA of its flagship MasterPhono to a more accessible price point.”

The Bowfell Halo Atmos is Majority’s affordable Dolby Atmos surround sound system. The 5.1-channel system consists of a compact soundbar, two satellite speakers and a wireless subwoofer. And it supports Bluetooth streaming when not playing TV audio. The best part? The complete system costs around $230. It launches on February 16th.

Ultrafide Audio is a British hi-fi company specializing in ultra-high-end amplifiers typically used in professional studios and live venues. Basically, its gear not designed for average consumers. But the Enso (INT-125) is part of the brand’s “pro to home” movement. It’s its first-ever integrated amplifier, well-suited to serve as the hub of a traditional stereo hi-fi system. It combines a power amplifier, a preamplifier, and a built-in moving-magnet phono stage — there’s no streaming support of any kind. It delivers 125 watts (into 8 ohms) or 250 watts (into 4 ohms) per channel and is designed to drive high-end loudspeakers.

Mophie has introduced special-edition versions of its portable power bank, the Powerstation Plus 10K. It works just like before — boasting a 10,000mAh capacity (which should be enough to recharge your smartphone a few times over) and having integrated Lightning and USB-C cables — but these “Gallery Edition” versions are decorated with designs inspired by iconic artists like Picasso, Botticelli, Monet, van Gogh and more. At the time of writing, there are 25 different options to choose from.  

JBL’s 4369 Studio Monitor is the brand’s flagship passive floorstanding speaker; each stands over three feet tall and weighs 140 pounds. The 4369 is essentially a new and improved version of its predecessor, the 2015-released 4367. At first glance, the two loudspeakers look basically identical. Both have the same two-way design with dual front-firing ports. And they share a vintage aesthetic that mimics the brand’s original studio monitors from the ’70s. But JBL claims it has elevated every aspect of the 4369, including upgraded driver technologies, a more refined cabinet design, and a next-generation crossover network.

The 1610 series of loudspeakers is positioned just below the Norwegian company’s flagship 1528 range. Each loudspeaker in the range borrows design elements and acoustic technologies from the flagship range while costing substantially less. The range consists of four different models: one floorstanding, one bookshelf, one center channel and one slim (designed for on-wall or close-to-wall installation). According to the brand, they are more practical and accessible for hi-fi enthusiasts with more traditional living rooms.

The Dali V-16 F is the Danish hi-fi maker’s flagship subwoofer. It features a custom-engineered 16-inch bass driver backed by an ultra-low-distortion 1,500-watt amplifier. According to the brand, it was built to “redefine what’s possible in premium home cinema sound.” As of February 2026, the V-16 F has achieved THX Certified Dominus status, which is the highest (and best) THX rating for a large home cinema.

Many of today’s best wireless headphones support high-resolution Bluetooth codecs, such as LDAC and aptX Adaptive, but most of the devices we use to stream (like your iPhone) still do not, which prevents the headphones from sounding their best. That’s where Noble Audio’s Spectre comes in. It’s a USB-C Bluetooth transmitter that adds support for these high-resolution Bluetooth codecs to your device — it’s compatible with iOS, Android and Windows. And its charge-through USB-C design lets you use it while charging your smartphone.