{"id":130736,"date":"2025-05-25T13:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T13:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/130736\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T13:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T13:27:13","slug":"15-cool-new-gadgets-to-keep-on-your-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/130736\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tCatching you up on the past week\u2019s most notable product releases.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tBy Tucker Bowe<\/a>\t<\/p>\n

Published 1 hour ago<\/p>\n

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Updated 22 hours ago<\/p>\n

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Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new\u00a0tech and gadgets<\/a>\u00a0have been announced.<\/p>\n

This past week, Marshall announced its first-ever soundbar, Fujifilm unveiled a compact digital camera designed to \u201cmimic the experience of shooting on film,\u201d and JBL unleashed its flagship audiophile-grade loudspeakers. But that\u2019s just scratching the surface.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week.<\/p>\n

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Fujifilm X Half<\/p>\n

\t\tAn entirely digital camera, the Fujifilm X Half is designed to mimic the experience of shooting on film, down to its manual film advance lever. It\u2019s a fixed-lens camera with an 8.8 x 11.3mm sensor (essentially a 3:4 crop, like shooting half a frame of 135 film) with numerous built-in film modes, an image diptych feature (meaning you can combine two images into one side-by-side image), a video mode good for up to 1080\/24 footage at up to 50Mbps and more. In the words of Richard Butler, who reviewed it over at our sister site DPR Review<\/a>, it\u2019s \u201cobjectively, a profoundly silly camera\u201d \u2014 but that might be precisely what you\u2019re looking for.\t<\/p>\n

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Marshall Heston 120<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Heston 120 is Marshall\u2019s first-ever soundbar. It\u2019s a standalone wireless 5.1.2-channel soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive sound technologies. It packs 11 total drivers \u2014 including up-firing and side-firing drivers \u2014 each powered by its own Class D amplifier. It supports music streaming over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. And, of course, Marshall gave it its signature rock \u2018n\u2019 roll flair, as the Heston 120 features knurled metal knobs, brass accents, and a wrapped leather trim \u2014 all of which are inspired by the brand\u2019s iconic amps.\t<\/p>\n

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\"MarantzMarantz<\/p>\n

Marantz AV 20<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Marantz AV 20 is part of the Japanese audio maker\u2019s new series of reference-quality home theater separates. It\u2019s a preamplifier and processor that\u2019s designed to work in tandem with the brand\u2019s AMP 20 power amp. The AV 20 handles everything except the amplification, and is packed with most of the modern technologies you\u2019d want in an elite home theater system. Together, the system is designed as a middle ground between the\u00a0Marantz Cinema 30 ($4,500), the brand\u2019s all-in-one AV receiver, and its flagship\u00a0AV 10 ($7,000)\u00a0and\u00a0AMP 10 ($7,000).\t<\/p>\n

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Marantz AMP 20<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Marantz AMP 20 is a power amplifier that\u2019s designed to work with the company\u2019s AV 20, a preamplifier and processor. Together, the home theater separates can deliver a 13.4-channel surround system that\u2019s capable of delivering 200 watts per channel (for 12 channels). The AMP 20 is essentially a slight step-down from the company\u2019s flagship AMP 10 ($7,000). \t<\/p>\n

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Cabasse La Sphere Evo<\/p>\n

\n\t\tCabasse\u2019s La Sphere Evo is a super high-end wireless active speaker system. The \u201cEvo\u201d is essentially a smaller and more affordable version of the French audio maker\u2019s La Sphere, as each loudspeaker is built around its proprietary\u00a0tri-coaxial (TCA) driver system. As with most modern active speaker systems, the Evo supports a wide range of wireless streaming abilities and wired connections (including HDMI eARC). \t<\/p>\n

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ELAC ConneX DBC61<\/p>\n

\t\tThe ELAC ConneX DBC61 is a powered desktop speaker system that, in a nutshell, is a bigger and better-sounding version of its popular ConneX DBC41 ($699)<\/a>. The system pairs one active and one passive speaker together \u2014 the active (or primary) speaker houses the amplification and wired connections for both. Like its smaller brethren, the ConneX DBC61 is highly versatile. You can use them as desktop speakers (via a USB connection), TV speakers (via HDMI ARC) or just stream audio from your smartphone (thanks to built-in Bluetooth). They also have a built-in phono preamp (switchable), allowing you to use them with a wide variety of turntables. \t<\/p>\n

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\"OnnWalmart<\/p>\n

Onn 4K Plus<\/p>\n

\n\t\tWalmart has begun selling the Onn 4K Plus, a Google TV streaming box designed for 4K TVs \u2014 it\u2019s effectively designed as a replacement for your old Chromecast. Compared to the more entry-level Onn 4K model, the \u201cPlus\u201d model features a faster processor, support for Dolby Vision HDR, and uses USB-C as a power source (instead of micro-USB). Additionally, it comes with a voice remote. It also costs just $30, which is $10 more than the Onn 4K. \t<\/p>\n

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\"RodeRode<\/p>\n

Rode NTH-50<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Rode NTH-50 is the Australian audio maker\u2019s most affordable pair of headphones. They are on-ear, closed-back headphones with custom 40mm drivers, designed for DJs, sound engineers, and audiophiles on a budget. They cost just $99. \t<\/p>\n

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Miniot Wheel 3<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Miniot Wheel 3 is the third-generation vertical turntable from the small Dutch company. Like its predecessors, it flips conventional turntable wisdom on its head, as the tonearm is hidden on the inside and features an optical sensor (similar to a CD player) instead of a stylus. However, Wheel 3 differs from its predecessors in that it features a slimmed-down design and upgraded all-around components.\t<\/p>\n

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Twelve South PowerCord<\/p>\n

\n\t\tTwelve South\u2019s PowerCord is an all-in-one charging solution for your USB-C devices. It\u2019s a slim, braided USB-C charging cable with an integrated 30-watt power adapter that\u2019s designed to charge your smartphone, camera, laptop, and other everyday electronics. It\u2019s available in two lengths (4ft and 10ft) and two colors (Slate and White Dune).\t<\/p>\n

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JBL Summit Makalu<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Makalu \u2014 named after the world\u2019s fifth-highest mountain \u2014 is the biggest and most expensive speaker in the company\u2019s elite Summit Series. It\u2019s a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker similar to the company\u2019s Pumori, as it features near identical drivers, but the Makalu is a bigger and more powerful loudspeaker. It represents the pinnacle of what JBL can achieve in a loudspeaker. \t<\/p>\n

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JBL Summit Pumori<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Pumori \u2014 named after Mount Pumori, which is nicknamed \u201cDaughter of Everest\u201d due to its location just eight kilometres west of the world\u2019s highest peak \u2014 is a three-way floor-standing loudspeaker in the company\u2019s elite Summit Series. Yet, it remains slightly smaller and more affordable than the Makalu. It features a three-way design and shares the same 8-inch midrange driver, but the Makali has a slightly larger woofer (12 inches versus the Pumori\u2019s 10 inches). Like the other loudspeakers in the series, it features JBL\u2019s proprietary driver and crossover technologies, and is housed in a gorgeous, meticulously crafted cabinet. \t<\/p>\n

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JBL Summit Ama<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Ama is the smallest loudspeaker in JBL\u2019s Summit Series, which are the company\u2019s most high-end loudspeakers. The Ama is a two-way stand-mounted loudspeaker that is named after Ama Dablam,\u00a0a famous peak in the Himalayas. It features a nearly identical woofer and tweeter combo as in the Pumori (its larger sibling), but lacks a dedicated midrange driver. Each speaker features several of the brand\u2019s proprietary driver and crossover technologies, is housed in a gorgeous handcrafted cabinet, and comes in two luxurious finishes: black or ebony veneer.\t<\/p>\n

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OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock is a high-end docking station designed for power users. It features 11 total ports, with the standouts including three Thunderbolt 5 ports, three USB-A ports, microSD and SD card slots, and a headphone jack. It supports 140 watts of passthrough power and, when connected to a Mac, can power two 6K external displays. \t<\/p>\n

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\"NomadNomad<\/p>\n

Nomad 100W Slim Power Adapter<\/p>\n

\n\t\tNomad\u2019s 100-watt Slim Power Adapter is a more powerful version of its previous 35-watt and 65-watt options. It features GaN technology, which enables a slim adapter to deliver sufficient power to charge the latest MacBook Pros. It features dual USB-C ports that, when used together, can deliver 70- and 30-watt power, allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously. And its folding prongs make for a more travel-friendly design. \t<\/p>\n

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About the Author: <\/p>\n

Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol\u2019s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.<\/p>\n

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