8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Sony RX10 V is the long-awaited successor to the company’s 2017-released RX10 IV. Like its predecessor, the RX10 V is a compact camera with a 20.1MP 1-inch stacked sensor and incredible zoom capabilities thanks to a 24-600mm optical zoom lens. But nine years is a long time in the camera world, and Sony updated the RX10 V with a brand new processor and advanced AI-tracking capabilities. The result is a camera that’s way faster and has a far superior autofocus system. Plus, it’s much better at capturing video (now up to 4K at 120 fps). The downside? It starts at $2,300, which is a big leap up from its predecessor’s $1,700.

The Final DX10000 CL is the company’s new flagship pair of closed-back wired headphones. They’re built around a newly developed 40mm True Diamond diaphragm dynamic driver, designed to combat the resonance and coloration that typically hinder closed-back headphones. According to the brand, the headphones are “designed for listeners who want a private, immersive and physically engaging listening experience, with the clarity, tonal accuracy and resolution expected from a true flagship audiophile product.”

The Ruark R410 Anniversary Edition is a special-edition version of the company’s all-in-one wireless speaker, released to celebrate the British hi-fi maker’s 40th anniversary. It’s identical in pretty much every way to the standard R410, but the Anniversary Edition speaker has a white oak cabinet with ebonized inlay and grille. Only 500 special-edition R410 speakers will be made.

The Fiio FG3 is the company’s first-ever gaming headset. It’s built around a coaxial driver arrangement comprising a 50mm dynamic driver for low and midrange frequencies and a 16mm dynamic driver for high frequencies. The company says this driver arrangement extends the frequency response of the FG3 from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, while also “improving detail retrieval across the audio spectrum.” The headset is compatible with all major consoles, including the PlayStation 5, both Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the latest Windows PCs and smartphones.

Shanling’s M0 Pura is a fourth-generation model of the company’s iPod Nano-sized player. It shares a similar ultra-compact design as its predecessor, the 2024-released M0s, but boasts updated components and new features to better cater to modern audiophiles. Designed to be affordable and distraction-free, the hi-fi player lacks support for streaming apps. Instead, all music storage is handled by a microSD card. It’s meant to handle digitized CDs, ripped vinyl and digital downloads (say, from your old iTunes library).

The FreePlay is Andover Audio’s first portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s a boombox-style speaker that weighs 9 pounds and plays true stereo sound. The speaker has a rugged design with an IP67 rating, and boasts a 24-hour battery life. There’s a 3.5mm auxiliary jack for wired sources. Additional features include a bi-directional USB-C charging port and an integrated Qi-wireless charger, so it can function as a portable battery for your other smaller devices.

When it comes to $100 earbuds, it’s difficult to beat Nothing’s Ear A series. The 3rd-gen model, the 3a, has just been updated with 32MB of built-in storage for recording calls, activated with the pinch of your fingers. After that, the recordings are sent automatically to your Nothing X app. The drivers have been upgraded as well to 12mm, giving you fuller hi-res quality. Along with the usual black, white and yellow colorways, a new pink is also thrown into the mix.

Marshall’s fourth-generation powered Bluetooth speakers, the Acton IV (pictured) and larger Stanmore IV, don’t flip the script. They have the same amp-inspired design as their predecessors, but have upgraded acoustics and come with a few new features. Specifically, each speaker features improved tweeters and waveguides, promising wider, more immersive sound. And a redesigned bass port helps each deliver deeper, cleaner bass. The standout new feature is that each now supports Auracast, allowing each to be grouped over Bluetooth with a wide variety of other Auracast-compatible speakers and headphones. Both speakers are available in black or cream finishes.