It’s official, the Nothing Phone (2a) has been unveiled, and the smartphone just might be the best value for your money. Featuring a 6.7″ flexible AMOLED display with 1,300 nits of brightness, Mediatek’s Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Active Noise Canceling Headphones are still the best AirPods Max alternative in this price range, and you can get a pair for $199.95 shipped, originally $349.99. It features upgraded engineered leather and UltraPlush over-ear cushions for all-day comfort as well as exceptional durability. Product page.
The CASIO Watch Ring Collection is more novelty than function, but the CASIO QL-10 from 1981 manages to pack a functional calculator, alarm clock and lighter, all-in-one. Nicknamed the ‘calcu-lighter’, it stood around 4-inches tall and retailed for a hefty $90 ($305.36 in 2024) at the time.
OPPO Air Glass 3 takes the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses concept to the next level. Featuring OPPO AndesGPT, an AI-powered assistant, that is provided by the Air Glass app on the smartphone.
Priced at around $271 USD and set for release this October, the IP69-rated Energizer Hard Case P28K smartphone is one that can last up to 1-week of normal use (or over 3-months on standby) on a single charge, thanks to its massive 28,000mAh battery. There are some tradeoffs as in it being 27.8mm thick and weighing 570g.
The LaView 4MP Wireless Smart Bulb security cameras will keep your home safe discreetly, and you can get a 2-pack for $35.06 shipped after clipping the on-page 30% off coupon and entering promotion code: Y3JID9XP, originally $109.99. Two-way audio enables you to talk with family or visitors directly from your smartphone, or set an audible alarm to scare away intruders. Product page.
It’s not everyday that you come across a smartphone that puts privacy first, that is unless…you’re talking about the Punkt MC02. This minimalist device comes with a built-in VPN, called Digital Nomad, that allows you use public WiFi hotspots safely.
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MIT researchers have developed a miniature tamper-proof ID tag that uses terahertz waves. It’s tiny, cheap, and secure, as the tag mixes microscopic metal particles into the glue that sticks the tag to an object.
First unveiled during CES 2021, the ColdSnap appliance works similar to many coffee makers, as in it uses dry pods, but instead of a Cup of Joe, you get a fresh bowl of ice cream. It’s finally set to launch this spring, starting with the commercial market.
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Industrial designer Seungjae Lee unveils his latest creation: bullet-shaped Double Barrel Wireless Earbuds. One of the coolest features is its case, which can open up at the bottom so users can just blow out dust or any debris that gets trapped there.