10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

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Black stereo system with four CDs displayed vertically on the front panel against a light blue background.

Another week down, and, as usual, a bunch of new technology and gadgets have been announced.

This past week, Sony launched new high-noise headphones, Bang & Olufsen revealed a special edition of its signature CD player, and Schit Audio announced its first portable hi-fi gadget. But that’s just scratching the surface.

Below, we’ve rounded up all the interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed over the past week.

Dali

Dali Vega

Dali’s Vega is the first all-in-one wireless speaker system. It features 10 in-house developed drivers backed by 400 watts of amplification. Additionally, it’s integrated with Dali’s Adaptive Stereo Enhancement (ASE) technology, which helps create a wider, more expansive soundstage than you’d expect from a single speaker. Vega supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming, as well as a wide range of wired connections (so you can use it as a speaker for your turntable or TV). According to the brand, the Vega is “redefining what’s possible in a wireless one-box audio system.”

Tall black speakers with silver basses and a center speaker with six CDs mounted vertically, next to a man wearing headphones and a denim jacket.Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c (Fragment Edition)

Bang and Olufsen teamed up with Fragment Design, one of Japan’s most influential design brands, to create a special edition version of the Beosystem 9000c released in 2024. It’s the same music system as before, featuring an updated version of the brand’s Beosystem 9000 with 2 Beola wireless-compatible paired CD speakers. This special-edition version combines matte-black surfaces with natural-gloss aluminum and adds a distinctive Lightning Fragment logo. While the original cost $55K, this model is more expensive.

Sony over-ear headphones are white with silver metal accents and pointed ear cups.Sony

Sony 1000X ColleXion

Sony’s 1000X ColleXion is a new range of noise canceling headphones, released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first 1000X Series headphones, the MDR-1000X, launched in 2026. they’re made from the highest quality materials, including soft vegan leather and metal accents. Sony says they “represent the most refined expression of Sony headphone design, combining high-quality materials, refined craftsmanship, and extraordinary comfort.”

Two rectangular black devices with the Vestri logo, one featuring a volume bar and the other with a USB-C port.Schiit Audio

Schiit Audio Vestri

Vestri is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier that connects to your smartphone, laptop or tablet via USB-C and makes your headphones sound better. It is noteworthy for several reasons. First up, Schiit Audio’s first ever portable hi-fi gadget. Second, it differs from other portable DAC/amps in that it is integrated with the brand’s exclusive Mesh conversion technology, which includes a time- and domain-optimized digital filter and an on-board DAC. According to Schiit, this results in “sonic performance beyond its peers.”