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13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. This past week, Bang & Olufsen released a new-and-improved portable Bluetooth speaker, Microsoft announced its latest Surface laptops and tablets, and Leica introduced a special-edition camera. But that’s just scratching the surface. Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new […]
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced.
This past week, Bang & Olufsen released a new-and-improved portable Bluetooth speaker, Microsoft announced its latest Surface laptops and tablets, and Leica introduced a special-edition camera. But that’s just scratching the surface.
Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
The Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) is a new-and-improved version of the company’s 2020-released ultra-portable speaker. It has a near-identical circular design comprised of pearl-blasted aluminum and a leather strap, but has a longer battery life (up to 24 hours) and improved audio quality. In fact, according to the brand, it has “the largest woofer in its class.” It comes in three new finishes, but unfortunately is $50 more expensive than its predecessor.
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Backbone Pro
The Backbone Pro is the brand’s highest-end mobile controller to date. It looks similar to its popular One, but is designed to be significantly more versatile and not tied to a single type of smartphone or gaming console. Unlike the One, it supports Bluetooth, allowing it to instantly connect to a USB-C device (like an iPhone or Android) via a wired connection, or wirelessly pair with a Mac, iPad, Apple TV or even Vision Pro. It also has a built-in battery that can last up to 40 hours on a charge.
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 is a smaller version of its existing Surface Pro tablet — as its name suggests, it has a 12-inch display instead of 13 inches — but it also comes with some key differences. It has a fanless design and trades in the company’s magnetic Surface Connect charging port for USB-C. Additionally, the keyboard accessory ($150, sold separately) has been redesigned with a new magnetic connector and matte finish.