{"id":92886,"date":"2025-05-11T14:03:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/92886\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T14:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:03:08","slug":"13-cool-new-gadgets-to-keep-on-your-radar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/92886\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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\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

\"BangBang & Olufsen<\/p>\n

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) is a new-and-improved version of the company\u2019s 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 \u201cthe largest woofer in its class.\u201d It comes in three new finishes, but unfortunately is $50 more expensive than its predecessor. \t<\/p>\n

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\"SchiitSchiit Audio<\/p>\n

Schiit Audio Valhalla 3<\/p>\n

\t\tSchiit Audio\u2019s Valhalla 3 is a high-end tube headphone amplifier primed for the desktop. It borrows a lot of tech from the company\u2019s\u00a0larger Folkvangr ($1,799)<\/a>, including its OTL\/OCL design, which has the headphones directly connected to the cathodes of the tubes. It\u2019s also decked out with modern features that allow it to work in a variety of setups and drive most headphones. \u201c[It\u2019s] essentially a mini-Folkvangr,\u201d says the company\u2019s co-founder Jason Stoddard. \u201cIt\u2019s the same idea, made much more desk-friendly.\u201d\t<\/p>\n

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\"BackboneBackbone<\/p>\n

Backbone Pro<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Backbone Pro is the brand\u2019s 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. \t<\/p>\n

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\"MicrosoftMicrosoft<\/p>\n

Microsoft Surface Pro 12<\/p>\n

\n\t\tMicrosoft\u2019s Surface Pro 12 is a smaller version of its existing Surface Pro tablet \u2014 as its name suggests, it has a 12-inch display instead of 13 inches \u2014 but it also comes with some key differences. It has a fanless design and trades in the company\u2019s 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. \t<\/p>\n

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