{"id":28352,"date":"2025-06-30T23:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T23:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/28352\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T23:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T23:25:11","slug":"the-best-gadgets-of-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/28352\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gadgets of June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

With developer conference season<\/a> in the rearview mirror<\/a>\u2014Google gave us boatloads of AI<\/a>, Android XR smart glasses<\/a>, and a hell of a lot of Veo 3 slop<\/a>, and Apple ushered in \u201cLiquid Glass<\/a>\u201d for all of its \u201c26\u201d software\u2014we can now turn our full attention back to checking out the shiny and comforting world of gadgets because it\u2019s just goddamn depressing everywhere else you look. If it\u2019s not the technoking being a dingus again<\/a>, it\u2019s the world\u2019s most powerful man grifting with a shitty gold Android phone<\/a> that definitely can\u2019t be made in the U.S.<\/a> running on a shitty mobile network<\/a>, or\u2014sigh\u2014war<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So yes, it\u2019s perfectly fine to obsess about the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World (or Labubus if that\u2019s more your thing<\/a>). We\u00a0need some tech toys to be the light at the end of the tunnel. Here\u2019s what held our attention this month.<\/p>\n

\"Cyberpunk\u00a9 Raymond Wong \/ Gizmodo <\/p>\n

The biggest game system launch in years\u2014arguably the most exciting product release of the year\u2014finally arrived after months of anticipation, and it didn\u2019t disappoint. The FOMO for the Switch 2<\/a> was very real\u2014so much so that in-person midnight launches returned, and they were, um, fun? Nintendo\u2019s own open-world Mario Kart World<\/a> and CD Projekt Red\u2019s Cyberpunk 2077<\/a> led the way, showcasing how much more powerful but still fun an iterative version of the handheld\/console hybrid could be. Games like Donkey Kong Bananza<\/a> (launching on July 17) and future Mario, Pok\u00e9mon, and\u00a0Zelda games are no doubt coming, but the Switch 2\u2019s beefier hardware alone is enough to breathe new life into original Switch games\u2014in many cases, improving graphics and frame rates to more acceptable 2025 standards.<\/p>\n

See Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n

See Switch 2+ Mario Kart World Bundle at Walmart<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Oppo\u00a9 Sam Byford \/ Gizmodo <\/p>\n

We know\u2014the caveat with Oppo phones is that they\u2019re not sold in the U.S. But that doesn\u2019t mean we should ignore the innovation from Chinese tech brands. Take Oppo\u2019s Find X8 Ultra\u2026 it has possibly the best camera system in any smartphone to date. If you can look beyond the many parts of the software that are a direct clone of iOS, there\u2019s a quad-lens camera system that captures photos nearly rivaling what you get on a standalone point-and-shoot camera. iPhone, Samsung Galaxy phones, and Pixels may be the most popular cameras in pockets, but the image and video quality from the Find X8 Ultra has leapfrogged them.<\/p>\n

\"Asus\u00a9 Xbox <\/p>\n

Setting aside the fact that an Xbox founding member thinks that the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld<\/a> marks the end of Xbox hardware<\/a>,\u00a0if you\u2019ve been waiting for a portable version to play Xbox games, this sorta whets the appetite. It\u2019s not the prettiest handheld out there, and even though it\u2019s not made by Microsoft, it at least has the specs to play console-level games with its more optimized version of Windows. Like our own Kyle Barr said, Xboxes are basically becoming PCs<\/a>, which he thinks is a good thing for gamers.<\/p>\n

\"Hyperice\u00a9 Raymond Wong \/ Gizmodo <\/p>\n

If you run or work out often\u2014even if you\u2019re not a professional athlete\u2014these Nike x Hyperice Hyperboots may aid in recovery, according to our reviewer Claire Maldarelli who tested the compression boots. The science doesn\u2019t necessarily back up the Hyperboots helping your feet recover faster, but there\u2019s no denying that you\u2019ll get the \u201cfresh legs\u201d feeling after wearing them before and after runs. At $900, they\u2019re kind of pricey, and the chunky design is gonna get you some stares if you wear them outdoors. But if you\u2019re looking for any and every way to protect your feet, the Hyperboots are worth checking out.<\/p>\n

\"OnePlus\u00a9 OnePlus <\/p>\n

When it comes to smartwatches, one size simply doesn\u2019t fit all wrists. Apple figured this out 10 years ago and has sold the non-Ultra version of the Apple Watch in two sizes. Google got the message last year, finally offering a larger 45mm Pixel Watch<\/a> alongside the 41mm model. Now OnePlus is doing the same, but in reverse, adding a smaller 43mm version of its OnePlus Watch after launching the 46mm size earlier in the year. Judging from the comments, there are a lot of people with smaller wrists who are looking forward to a stylish round-shaped smartwatch.<\/p>\n

\"Lenovo\u00a9 Raymond Wong \/ Gizmodo <\/p>\n

The SteamOS version of the Legion Go S made our list of best gadgets of May 2025<\/a>, but it gets another mention now that we\u2019ve reviewed it. With two versions\u2014a $600 base model and a higher-end $830 device with a faster processor\u2014and Valve\u2019s excellent SteamOS operating system, these game handhelds kick the ass of the Windows edition<\/a> in every way. We think it\u2019s the best alternative to the Steam Deck<\/a>, which is the gold standard when it comes to these kinds of handhelds.<\/p>\n

See Legion Go S at Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Meta\u00a9 Meta <\/p>\n

Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses<\/a> have proven to be a hit\u2014a small hit, but a hit nonetheless. Naturally, Meta\u2019s not wasting any time moving in for the kill. The company this month announced a new partnership with eyewear brand Oakley to sell HSTN Performance AI glasses. They\u2019re pronounced \u201chow-stuhn\u201d and compared to Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, they\u2019ve got higher-resolution cameras that can capture at 3K resolution and longer battery life (up to 19 hours on standby). They\u2019re also clearly made for adventure seekers and anybody who chugs Red Bulls. The one company that\u2019s probably shaking in its boots right now is GoPro. Meta\u2019s coming for the company\u2019s POV lunch. Now we wait and see whether GoPro fires back with its own camera glasses.<\/p>\n

\"Meta\u00a9 Adriano Contreras \/ Gizmodo <\/p>\n

Another Xbox-branded gadget? Hey, we\u2019re not the ones in charge of the announcements; we just report about them. Unrelated to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, which isn\u2019t coming out until later this year, the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is really just a bundle with a black-colored Quest 3S headset, the noggin-cradling Elite Strap, and an Xbox controller thrown in. The package also gets you three months of Game Pass Ultimate. In total, you\u2019re saving around $95. It\u2019s a nice-looking headset; just don\u2019t pay scalper prices on eBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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