8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar-and-wireless-subwoofer combo that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio. It’s unique because, unlike a lot of “entry-level” Dolby Atmos soundbars, it packs two dedicated up-firing drivers that promise to deliver really immersive virtual height channels. For those who want to create a true surround sound system, Sony offers rear-channel speakers, the Bravia Theater Rear 8, that can wirelessly pair with the Bar 6.

The PS10 is a high-quality portable hi-fi player with the same HEXA audio circuit design developed for the company’s flagship SP3000 player. It also packs four AKM AK4498EX DACs and two separate AK4191EQ chips that handle digital signals, and has unique modes that allow it to drive a wide variety of headphones. The most interesting thing about it is that it comes with a docking cradle that connects to your home’s hi-fi system or powered speakers. When the PS10 is placed on the dock, it effectively becomes a high-resolution music streamer for your home. This way, the PS10 isn’t just limited to portable use.

Bang & Olufsen partnered with Antolini, a renowned Italian stone brand, to create special editions of its Beosound Balance. The Natura is acoustically the same as the Danish great’s 2020-released wireless speaker — which can play 360-degree sound, output 850 watts of power, and stream music over Wi-Fi — but it features a stone base and a matching stone stand (or “pedestal”). These stones come in natural quartz from Antolini’s Exclusive Collection or petrified wood from its Precioustone Collection. According to the brand, the speakers are made to order and pricing will be available upon request.

The Nikon Z5 II is a new-and-improved version of the company’s Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera, which was released in 2025 and pitched as a more affordable alternative to the brand’s Z7 and Z6. Compared to its predecessor, the Z5 II features faster autofocus, improved image stabilization and a brighter electronic viewfinder. It is also one of the most affordable mirrorless cameras to support internal RAW video. These upgrades come a slight cost — at $1,700, the Z5 II costs $300 more than the five-year-old Z5.

The Nintendo Switch 2, the brand’s second-generation handheld console, was announced earlier this year, but now we have pricing and availability details — it will be released on June 5th and start at $450 (although you can get a bundle with the new Mario Kart World game, which costs $80 on its own, for $500 — along with a bunch of other features. Compared to the original, the Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch screen that supports 1080p picture and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with redesigned Joy-Con Controllers and a 4K dock that is capable of upscaling games for your TV.

Samsung’s “Fan Edition” tablets are more affordable versions of the company’s Tab S10 Plus and Tab S10 Ultra tablets. The 10.9-inch S10 FE and 13.1-inch S10 FE Plus both have LCD displays (instead of OLED) and have a single rear camera (instead of dual). They are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1580 processor, run an Android 15 operating system, and support the S Pen stylus (included in the box). Available in three finishes: gray, silver or blue.

LG’s UltraGear GX9 series of OLED gaming monitors were announced at CES 2025 and are now available. The monitors come in three sizes (34-, 39- and 45-inches), each featuring a curved 240Hz display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and are decked out with modern ports (including DisplayPort 2.1, USB Type-C, and HDMI 2.1) to accommodate the latest gaming setups. Additionally, each comes with LG’s webOS and can work as a smart TV when not used as a monitor.

Chargeasap’s Flash Pro Ultra is a beast of a portable battery pack. It has a 25,000mAh capacity and can output 275 watts, allowing it to charge three laptops simultaneously. It has a built-in MagSafe charger and a smartwatch charging puck (Apple Watch or Samsung Watch versions are available), too. And it has a small OLED display that shows you real-time charging data. It’s a Kickstarter campaign, but the brand has already greatly exceeded its funding goal.