10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The JBL Flip 7 is a new-and-improved version of its 2021-released predecessor, the Flip 6. The portable Bluetooth speaker features a similar design but several under-the-hood upgrades. It has an IP68 rating and promises up to 14 hours on a single charge, a slight upgrade over the Flip 6’s IP67 rating and 12-hour battery life. It also has an upgraded tweeter and supports JBL’s AI Sound Boost, a technology that JBL has featured in its higher-end speakers that leverages AI to maximize sound quality while limiting distortion.

The Moft Dynamic Folio is folio case for iPad with a unique design inspired by origami, allowing it to work in way more configurations than, say, Apple’s own Smart Folio. It supports two “floating” modes, holding the iPad two- three-inches above your desk. If you don’t have a desk or table surface nearby, it can fold around your arm or knee and provide support as if there was a surface. Moft sells it in three different sizes to support any mini, 11-inch or 13-inch iPad.

The TCL QM7K is the brand’s midrange line of 4K Mini-LED TVs for 2025. They’re essentially an upgraded (and more expensive) version of the brand’s entry-level QM6K, but feature a display with superior brightness and dimming zones. Plus, each model has a built-in 2.2-channel sound system tuned by Bang & Olufsen. Available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-in, 98-in and 115-inch sizes.

The Light Phone III is Light’s third-generation minimalist smartphone, but it’s significantly more capable (and more expensive). Like its predecessor, the smartphone supports calls, texts, navigation, music and can even become a hotspot. But the differences are substantial. Instead of an e-paper screen, it has a significantly nicer 3.92-inch AMOLED display. It also now has a camera and a NFC chip for wireless payments. It costs $599 now, but it will go up to $799 after its official launch (in June 2025).

The Anker Soundcore AeroClip are the brand’s most premium open-ear wireless earbuds with a clip-on design. They fit similarly to the Bose Open Ultra Earbuds but cost less than half the price. Each earbud packs a 12mm driver and have a flexible TPU connector that promises a secure and comfortable fit. Like other open-ear wireless earbuds, the AeroClip allow you to better hear the world around you while running, biking or working out.

The JBL Charge 6 is a next-gen version of the company’s Charge 5, which was released in 2021. The Charge 6 looks similar but has a detachable handle strap, making it easier to carry. Acoustically, it has an upgraded woofer and supports AI Sound Boost technology, thus promising to deliver better sound with deeper bass.

The Fluance Ri91 is the company’s most advanced pair of powered floorstanding speakers. They have a 3-way design, featuring an advanced AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter and dual 6.5-inch woven glass fiber woofers, and can output 150-watts of power. They have RCA and HDMI Arc inputs, allowing you to directly connect them to a turntable (with a built-in phono preamp) or a TV. They support Bluetooth aptX HD, too, for easy streaming.  

The Anker Nano Travel Adapter is a 20-watt charger and power adapter with international prongs for traveling in the US, Europe, the UK, and Australia. Notably, the prongs are either foldable or retractable and integrated into the adapter, so they can’t get lost. It also has two USB-C and two USB-A ports, plus a traditional US-style outlet (located at its front), allowing it to charge up to five devices simultaneously.

The Norwegian audio brand has brought back — and upgraded — its entry-level 1961 series of loudspeakers. Like before, the series consists of all the models you’d need to create a traditional hi-fi or home theater system, including bookshelf, floorstanding, center channel, height and rear-channel speakers, plus two subwoofers. Each model borrows driver technologies from the brand’s higher-end 1723 Series and features an MDF cabinet. The bookshelf speakers start at $850/pair.