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December is usually a slow month in terms of new gadgets – most companies have already released their “latest and greatest” gadgets ahead of the holiday cycle or They’re waiting until early next year (most likely at CES) to do so — but there are still a few notable announcements to come. That’s what you missed.
(For the best announcements from last month, November 2022, click here.)
DJI Mini 3
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the DJI Mini 3 Pro A drone announced earlier this year has many of the same advanced flying and shooting capabilities as the company’s mid-range Mavic Air 2, but is packed in a much smaller 249g (so no permit to fly is required). Fast forward more than half a year later and DJI has released a more affordable version.
The “non-professional” DJI Mini 3 looks basically identical, but it lacks the same object avoidance sensors, so it’s harder to fly. And it doesn’t support the same advanced shooting capabilities, one of which is ActiveTrack, which allows the drone to lock onto a subject and keep it constantly in frame as it flies. On the plus side, the new DJI Mini 3 is $200 cheaper than the DJI Mini 3 Pro.
price: $469
LG UltraGear OLED (27GR95QE)
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The LG UltraGear OLED Monitor (27GR95QE) is one of the most popular gaming monitors of the year. It’s a 27-inch display with an OLED panel, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz native refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and covers 98.5 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
It’s optimized for Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles thanks to its two HDMI 2.1 ports, but it also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync technologies, making it a solid match for PCs, too. The LG UltraGear OLED was technically announced earlier this fall, but LG finally announced pricing this week — and it works out for a hefty price tag.
price: $999
The original two-strap union cable
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Native Union announced a new charging cable with a distinctive braided design. The Belt Cable Duo is different, however, because it’s one cable with a unique “dual-head” design: one for USB-C and one for the Lightning heads. This means you can charge a gadget via USB-C or via Lighting, which makes it just as versatile as other cables. Unfortunately, it is not possible to charge two devices simultaneously. It is available in several different colours.
price: $50
Dyson area
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The Dyson Zone is the company’s first ever wearable device. They’re wireless noise-canceling headphones that sound traditional enough, but they can actually filter the air you breathe via an attachable visor. The Zone was announced last April, but Dyson left out some key details including price and availability — but they released that information this week. The Dyson Zone will cost $949 and be released in March 2023.
price: $949
Symphony floor lamp speaker
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The Symfonisk floor lamp speaker is the latest addition to Ikea and Sonos’ collaborative line. It’s basically a Sonos One SL speaker (there’s no built-in voice assistant) disguised as a floor lamp. It’s about three feet high and comes with a bamboo shade, which you can replace with a number of other lamp shades Ikea sells. It’s basically a longer version of the existing one Symphony table lamp headset. It will be available in January 2023.
price: $260
iFi Go Link
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The iFi Go Link is the company’s latest portable digital amplifier that you can use to connect wired headphones to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. It connects via USB-C, but iPhone users don’t worry because iFi includes a Lightning adapter (as well as a USB-C to USB-A adapter) right in the box. The Go Link has a built-in 32-bit ES9219 Saber DAC and supports Hi-Res Audio files up to 32-bit/384kHz. It’s also very affordable.
price: $59
Saachi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand
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Satechi has announced a new hybrid device that is a portable battery pack and wireless charger. The battery capacity is 10,000mAh, which is enough to charge most smartphones several times. It has a sleek, foldable design that turns into a magnetic wireless charging stand, but in doing so, it also reveals a second wireless charging point for your AirPods. You can charge two devices wirelessly at the same time, but there is an additional USB-C port that allows you to charge a third device via a wired connection.
price: $100 dollars
Odds Maxwell
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Hears Known for its planar magnetic headphones — which, compared to traditional headphones with dynamic drivers, are capable of delivering high fidelity with extreme distortion — Maxwell promises to bring the same kind of sound to a wireless gaming headset. It’s designed to work with PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox (though the Xbox model costs an extra $30). They have a detachable boom mic and built-in Bluetooth, including support for Sony’s LDAC audio profiles, so you can use them as regular wireless headphones when not gaming.
price: $300 ($330 for the Xbox version)
Retrospekt CP-81 Portable Cassette Player
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Retrospekt is known for producing modern versions of older technology. Its latest innovation, the CP-81 Portable Cassette Player, takes advantage of the resurgence of cassette tapes and the recent popularity of transparent instruments. And yes, those wired headphones are included with the orange ear cushions.
price: $99
Zens 4-in-1 and 3-in-1 modular charging stations
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Zens has announced two wireless charging stands that are fully MagSafe compatible, meaning they’re capable of charging any supported iPhone (12 or later) at a maximum of 15W. The two charging stations are identical, but 4-in-1 (Shown) The model has a magnetically docking station that adds an Apple Watch charging disc. You can purchase both models directly from Apple.
price: $150 (3-in-1); $180 (4-in-1)
Wrensilva Loft (Tuxedo Special Edition)
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The Wrensilva Loft is an all-in-one Hi-Fi system with a cool retro appeal. First released in 2020, the system consists of a turntable, tweeter, 100-watt amplifier (by Bang & Olufsen) and two-way tweeters. It also has Sonos compatibility built in. The Loft was originally released in 2020, but the company has now released a special edition “tuxedo” colorway. Only 100 of these models will be released. However, the special edition console will cost you more than the regular models that come with a black grille.
price: $5,999
UAG Lucent Power Battery with Kickstand
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The Lucent Power Battery with Kickstand is a new MagSafe-compatible portable battery pack for any supported iPhone (12 or later). It has a capacity of 4,000mAh, which is enough to give regular-sized iPhones about 70 percent more power. As indicated by its name, it has a built-in aluminum kickstand that supports both horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
price: $60
Rotel S14 is an integrated network broadcasting device
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Rotel announces its first integrated network broadcasting device. The S14 is an all-in-one hi-fi player with an amplifier (150 watts per channel at 4 ohms) and a 32-bit ESS Saber DAC, and boasts native support for several major wireless streaming services, including Spotify, Tidal. It supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Bluetooth aptX HD, if you want to stream from a device. There are many analog connections as well. It is available in black or silver.
price: $2,500
Originally posted 2022-12-31 15:01:25.