9 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Sigma BF is a gorgeous compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.6-megapixel sensor and L-Mount lens compatibility. Its minimalist design features just four button controls and a dial, along with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, and its body is milled from a single block of aluminum. Sigma has given the BF 13 different color shooting modes so photographers can achieve a specific aesthetic without post-processing. It lacks an SD card slot but has 230GB of internal memory instead. It comes in two finishes, black or silver, and will be available in April 2025.

The PP-1 is the first turntable from Waiting For Ideas, a Paris-based design studio. It has a stunningly minimalist design crafted from a single block of aluminum and, most interestingly, lacks a tonearm. All its technology is hidden inside. To play a vinyl record, you place it upside down on the turntable and press the play button. The PP-1 has a built-in sensor that automatically detects the record speed (it supports 33 or 45 RPM) and plays the record accordingly. The brand also makes matching passive speakers designed to pair with the turntable.

Anker’s USB-C to HDMI cable allows you to connect your computer, smartphone or gaming device (like a Nintendo Switch) to a larger screen. However, it’s unique because the HDMI adapter also has a USB-C port that supports Power Delivery (up to 140 watts), allowing you to charge your device as well. Essentially, it’s a single USB-C cable that does the job of two.

The WiiM Vibelink Amplifier is the brand’s first hi-fi component without wireless streaming capabilities. It’s a traditional stereo power amplifier that delivers 100 watts per channel (into 8 ohms). According to the brand, it is designed for “high-fidelity sound across digital and analog sources.” It is ideal for powering passive loudspeakers and pairing with the brand’s existing music streamers.

Framous is a Mac app that allows you to add a frame (or border) around your screenshots to look like the Home screen of various Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, or Apple TV 4K. It also gives you various customization options so you can change the device’s frame color or fit multiple screenshots into one frame. The best part? It’s free.

The FiiO FT7 are flagship open-back planar magnetic headphones that the brand describes as “the pinnacle of the lessons learned and technology breakthroughs” in previous open-back cans. They feature 106mm planar magnetic drivers and standout zebrawood grilles. And at $800, they promise to be one of the more affordable planar magnetic cans on the market.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RII is a high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera and the direct successor to the brand’s 2019-released Lumix S1R. Compared to its predecessor, the Lumix S1RII has a more compact body and a new 44.3-megapixel CMOS sensor — which is lower resolution but faster than the S1R’s 47.3-megapixel sensor. This gives the S1RII superior 8K video shooting capabilities and improved autofocus. It’ll be available in late March 2025.

The Logitech Powerplay 2 is an updated version of the company’s 2017-released wireless mouse pad charging system. It works like before, pairing a wireless charging mouse pad with a charging coin/module that magnetically attaches to the bottom of your wireless mouse (not included) so you never have to charge it. But compared to its predecessor, the Powerplay 2 has a 15-percent larger wireless charging area and has a thinner design. It’s also $20 cheaper. Like before, it’s compatible with any of Logitech’s PowerPlay gaming mice.

The Optoma Photon Go is an affordable portable ultra-short-throw projector — a rarity for the category — that can deliver up to a 100-inch screen when placed roughly 10 inches from the wall. It can project a 1080p picture (so, no 4K) and is capable of 650 lumens of brightness. It also has a built-in Google TV operating system that gives you access to all your favorite streaming apps. Pricing and US availability has yet to be released, but it’s expected to cost just over a grand.