8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Meze Audio Poet are the Romanian hi-fi brand’s most affordable and compact pair of open-back planar magnetic headphones. They feature MZ6 Isodynamic Hybrid Array drivers — which the brand partnered with Rinaro Isodynamics, a Ukrainian audio company with over 30 years of planar magnetic experience, to create — that deliver an extremely high-resolution sound with ultra-low distortion (<0.05%). They also have a fully serviceable design, so if components get damaged or worn out over time, they can be replaced.

The iPhone 16e is the brand’s most affordable new iPhone. It replaces the 2022-released iPhone SE (3rd-gen), which Apple has officially discontinued. The iPhone 16e has a similar design to the iPhone 14, including a 6.1-inch display with a notch — no Dynamic Island — that supports Face ID. However, it also has many of the same features as the iPhone 16, including Apple’s A18 processor, an Action button, and support for wireless charging. The big tradeoff is that it only has a single-lens rear camera system, but it makes up for that in battery life … Apple claims it has the best battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone.

The Grado Signature S950 are audiophile-grade open-back wired headphones from the famed Brooklyn-based hi-fi maker. They share much in common with the brand’s Signature HP100 SE, including the same 52mm drivers. Still, the Signature S950 features Brazilian walnut wooden housings instead of aluminum, which gives them a more stylish look and helps them deliver a more balanced sound.

Nomad’s “V2” ChargeKey is an upgraded version of its original EDC charging cable. The tiny USB-C to USB-C cable is made of braided nylon and can easily fit on a keychain. The big difference with the V2 model is that it supports faster charging (up to 240 watts) and faster data transfer (up to 10Gbps). Also, Nomad dropped the price by $10 — it costs $25 instead of its predecessor’s $35.

The Canon Powershot V1 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for vloggers. It pairs a rather large 22-megapixel Type 1.4 sensor (comparable in size to a Micro Four Thirds sensor) with a wide 16-50mm equivalent, f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens. And it’s notable because it’s a “video first” camera that, thanks to an innovative cooling system, can capture over two hours of continuous 4K videos (at 60fps).  Exact pricing and US availability are yet to be revealed.

Kim Jim, a Japanese stationery brand, initially released the Pomera D250US digital typewriter in 2022, and it has been incredibly popular. The problem? It hasn’t been available in the States. However, thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, that’s finally changing. The writing gadget features a 7-inch black-and-white LCD display and a keyboard with a US layout. It lacks any email, social media, or web browser functionality so as to keep users distraction-free and focused on writing. Afterward, users can transfer documents to a computer via USB-C or Wi-Fi. Early backers can expect their device to ship in March 2025.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is a smartphone gimbal for iPhone and Android smartphones. It features the brand’s seventh-gen three-axis stabilization and advanced tracking technology (ActiveTrack 7.0). Similar to its predecessor, it has a compact foldable design with an integrated extension rod and built-in tripod. Uniquely, it has a new Multifunctional Module that allows it to work seamlessly with your smartphone’s native camera app, so there’s less need to use DJI’s Mimo app when filming. (DJI also has a more affordable model, the Osmo Mobile 7, which lacks Multifunctional Module.)

The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus is a new-and-improved version of its Outdoor Cam and, significantly, it’s the brand’s first outdoor smart home camera that supports 2K video right from the get-go. (Ring’s previous outdoor smart home cameras, the Floodlight Cam Pro and Spotlight Cam Pro, only supported 2K resolution after a software update.) It supports real-time alerts, 24/7 live streaming and two-way talk, but you’ll need a subscription to get more advanced features like package detection and saved video recordings.