Every Friday, I’ll be highlighting a few new (or relatively new) tech products you should buy. From portable Bluetooth speakers to headphones and earbuds, TVs to content capture devices, phones, appliances, and more, these will all be devices that I have either already reviewed, are in the middle of reviewing and already enjoy, or plan to review in the near future.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds
Following the launch of the Sennheiser Momentum 5 True Wireless 5 headphones, the company has launched the true wireless earbuds version with similar technology, including Dolby Atmos with head tracking, improved ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, and user-replaceable batteries. You can get up to 24-bit, 96kHz audio quality and aptX Lossless with compatible sources. I haven’t tried these yet, but they purport to offer improved voice isolation and up to 12 hours per charge with two more using the qi-enabled wireless charging case.
Pre-order the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds for $449.95.
Oura Ring 5 Smart Ring
I reviewed the Oura Ring 4 last year and the new Oura Ring 5 works the same way with the same app experience. I included this ring a few weeks ago, but now, my full review is out. What I love about this ring is how incredibly slim and fashionable it is. It’s a marvel that so much technology and the ample battery is packed into this tiny ring that’s no bigger than a typical piece of jewelry. While you need to order a sizing kit first and a membership is necessary to get the most out of it, Oura Ring offers the most reliable sleep tracking of any wearable I’ve used. Beyond that, compared to other wearables with automatic activity detection, including other smart rings, smartwatches, and fitness trackers, Oura Ring is the only that almost always picks up when I’m doing an activity like walking or strength training, knows what I’m doing, and logs it accurately.
Buy the Oura Ring 5 for $529.99.
Ikarao Karaoke Machine
While we haven’t reviewed this specific machine, John Thomson did take another Ikarao model for a spin with family and friends and had an absolute blast. It’s an all-in-one machine that has a tablet built-in for viewing lyrics as you belt out tunes. It comes with two wireless microphones and functions as a speaker, so it’s really all you need to get the party started. Just add beer, wine, and good vibes! Feel like you’re tone deaf? Don’t worry, the machine has an autotune feature, too. If you want a bigger screen experience, you can connect it to the TV. And since it’s portable, you can take it outside for a neighbourhood block party.
Buy the Ikarao Karaoke Machine for $359.99.
Scosche MagicMount Flask
You might look at the price and think it’s ridiculous for a water bottle, and it sort of it. But considering how much people spend on these nowadays, it’s not that bad when you consider the functionality you get. There’s a MagSafe phone mount at the top that can hold your phone when needed. When might you need it? Perhaps while during a workout, at the gym so you don’t need to leave your phone on the floor while you’re using a machine, even at the beach, park, or in the car. As a water bottle, it holds up to 22 ounces of liquid and keeps if sufficiently cold all day, hot for up to 12 hours. Pet owners will love that you can remove the rubber bottom and use it as a dog bowl when you hit the patio for brunch with friends. I reviewed this water bottle three year ago, and I still use it daily to this day.