RayNeo X3 Pro

Cool, lightweight AR glasses
Courtesy TCL RayNeo

These MicroLED, waveguide augmented-reality glasses support multiple AI features such as translation, navigation, recording, call transcription, and first-person photography, and are compatible with Android apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok.

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Cionic Neural Sleeve 2

Leg sleeves made for walking
Peter Belanger

The Neural Sleeve 2 is an FDA-cleared wearable that wraps around the length of the leg and uses AI to activate muscle movement and relax spasms. Cionic incorporated usage data from its first-generation device to improve its design.

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Halter

Virtual cattle fences
Courtesy Halter

New Zealand-based Halter makes wireless smart collars that allow for the virtual guiding and monitoring of cattle herds. In August, the company announced a partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to expand the tech’s use stateside by ranchers working on BLM-managed public lands.

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Tortuga AgTech F and G Models

Strawberry-harvesting bots
Courtesy Oishii

Tortuga’s F and G Models are autonomous robots that can pick strawberry and table grapes better than humans and can reduce harvest expenses by 50%. Other robots from its portfolio can trim plants and treat them with UV-C light. Tortuga AgTech was acquired by boutique indoor farming company Oishii in early 2025, which will integrate the tech into its existing robotic systems.

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Doublepoint WowMouse

A futuristic controller
Courtesy Doublepoint

Finnish startup Doublepoint’s WowMouse app turns your hand into a mouse. Using algorithms that detect when fingers come into contact with each other, it turns gestures into controls, letting your smartwatch wirelessly manage apps and actions on another device—like a laptop—via Bluetooth.

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Firefox Shake to Summarize

Instant AI summaries
Courtesy Firefox

Firefox’s Shake to Summarize feature uses AI to provide quick takeaways from long web articles. Users can activate it by shaking their device after entering a webpage on their Firefox browser, or clicking the thunderbolt icon in their address bar.

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Nextdoor Local News

Informed neighborly content
Courtesy Nextdoor

In July, Nextdoor redesigned its app and announced its partnership with more than 3,500 local news outlets to provide beyond basic neighborhood updates. The refresh also expands alerts for severe weather and power outages, and leverages AI to tailor local recommendations.

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Lancôme Rénergie Nano-Resurfacer

A microneedling alternative at home
Courtesy L'Oréal Groupe

Unlike at-home microneedling tools, which create tiny punctures in the skin and can cause irritation, Lancôme’s new device uses 80-μm pyramidal nano-tips that create temporary, superficial channels to boost the absorption of serums.

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Panasonic Arc5 Palm-sized Razor

An ultra-portable shaver
Courtesy Panasonic

Panasonic’s Arc5, which launched last September, is a palm-sized waterproof electric travel razor that can be charged via USB-C.

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Voesh Tone'd Body Firming Roller Crème

A body massager with a boost
Courtesy Voesh

Voesh’s 2-in-1 roller tool plus peptide-caffeine cream streamlines the skincare application process, while boosting the benefits of physical lymphatic massage.

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ESR MagMouse

An ultra-portable mouse
Courtesy ESR

MagMouse is a wireless computer mouse that can magnetically attach to laptops or tablets, allowing users to carry it hands-free. The mouse also includes a built-in charging cable that tucks neatly into its body.

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JBL Tour One M3

Expanding listening
Courtesy JBL

JBL’s latest over-ear noise-canceling headphones come with the JBL SMART Tx, a compact touchscreen wireless Bluetooth audio transmitter that allows users to connect their headphones to a wide range of audio sources, including those without Bluetooth capability, like in-flight entertainment systems, PCs, and televisions (via the included USB-C or 3.5mm audio cables).

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Nauto

A safe-driving companion
Courtesy Nauto

This AI dashcam from company Nauto faces into the car as well as out at the road to monitor drivers for risky behaviors like drowsiness or distracted driving, and issue alerts or alarms.

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Polaroid Flip

A retro-modern instant camera
Courtesy Polaroid

The Polaroid Flip is a retro-looking instant camera with modern features, including sonar autofocus, which uses an ultrasonic pulse to detect subjects and select an appropriate lens. It also comes with a screen-displaying shooting mode, a film counter, and an exposure warning, and can be controlled remotely using Polaroid’s app.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra

A phone for photographers
Xiaomi

The camera elements on this smartphone were co-designed with German camera maker Leica and resemble a vintage camera. The phone itself features AI tools powered by Google’s Gemini model.

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ESR OmniLock Magnetic Car Charger

A charger with an action camera-style arm
Courtesy ESR

Instead of using friction hinges, which loosen over time and limit flexibility, ESR’s OmniLock Magnetic Car Charger has a GoPro-style OmniLock mounting system, featuring a ball-joint locking arm fastened by a knob-lock, making it stable but also adjustable. Its CryoBoost technology helps keep phones cool while charging, too.

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Aurzen Boom Air

A searchlight-style smart projector
Aurzen

Aurzen’s Boom Air is a portable projector that features a built-in Google TV, swivels on a built-in gimbal, and has a 65-watt USB-C power bank.

Buy Now: Aurzen Boom Air on Amazon

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