The past week saw a fresh wave of technology and gadget announcements, as expected. Insta360 launched its latest 360-degree action camera, Nomad introduced an exclusive Apple Watch accessory, and Bowers & Wilkins revealed their newest wireless noise-canceling headphones.
These announcements barely cover all the exciting innovations launched recently. Below is a collection of some of the most interesting gadgets and updates from the previous week.
Assorted Gadgets (Photo: Getty Images)
1. Insta360 X5
The Insta360 X5 stands as the company’s latest flagship 360-degree action camera, set for 2025. Compared to the X4 model released in 2024, the X5 retains a similar look but upgrades to larger 1/1.28-inch sensors, ensuring better picture quality and enhanced performance under low-light conditions.
An additional highlight is the inclusion of more shooting modes, such as InstaFrame, enabling simultaneous shooting of regular and 360-degree videos. Another major improvement is the replaceable scratch-resistant lenses, offering a practical solution for damage without replacing the entire camera.
2. Nomad Rocky Point Band (Icy Blue Glow)
Nomad’s durable Rocky Point Band for the Apple Watch now comes in a rare glow-in-the-dark colour variant. Distinct from previous photoluminescent bands by the brand, this new Icy glow finish promises to shine three times brighter at night.
While primarily designed for the Ultra and Ultra 2 models, Nomad confirms that it remains compatible with all current and earlier Apple Watch Series and SE models. The design might feel slightly bulky for some users.
3. Nebula X1
Anker has introduced the Nebula X1, described as its most sophisticated outdoor projector to date, capable of delivering a true cinema-grade experience. Equipped with a triple-laser engine, it projects 4K UHD visuals on screens as large as 300 inches, boasting brightness levels of up to 3,500 lumens.
Its flexible lens placement allows users to position it between 13 and 22 feet from the screen. It also runs on a built-in Google TV operating system and includes a four-speaker sound system, with options for wireless rear-channel speakers and wireless microphones ideal for karaoke.
4. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
The Px7 S3 model by Bowers & Wilkins succeeds the earlier Px7 S2 and S2e noise-canceling headphones. Featuring newly developed drivers and updated amplification, they promise much better audio performance. According to B&W, these headphones feature their most powerful and efficient active noise-canceling technology ever engineered.
5. Andover SpinBase Max 2
Andover has introduced the SpinBase Max 2, its largest and most powerful turntable speaker. The speaker contains six drivers — two 3/4-inch silk-dome tweeters and four 3.5-inch woofers — capable of delivering up to 100 watts of output.
Andover SpinBase Max 2 (Photo: Alamy)
True to the SpinBase design philosophy, it offers a compact plug-and-play solution that sits directly underneath a turntable, saving considerable space compared to traditional hi-fi setups.
6. Goldmund Rhea Passive
Goldmund’s Rhea Passive loudspeakers bring together Swiss craftsmanship and aesthetic sophistication. These three-way passive speakers are crafted with a design that aims to marry classic elegance with outstanding sound quality, setting a new standard for blending form and performance in home audio systems.
7. Goldmund Theia Passive
The Theia Passive speakers from Goldmund represent a passive adaptation of the brand’s premium luxury loudspeakers. Built with a four-way design, they incorporate a soft dome tweeter, two midrange drivers (one four-inch and one six-inch), and a 12-inch woofer.
Using Goldmund’s proprietary Proteus LS software, the speakers are carefully engineered to optimise system impedance, volume velocity, membrane movement, and sound pressure for optimal performance.
8. Roku Plus Series TVs (2025)
Roku’s Plus Series of 4K TVs will receive major updates in 2025. These mid-tier televisions now boast QLED panels combined with Mini-LED backlighting, technologies previously limited to Roku’s Pro series, promising better picture clarity, colour depth, and contrast.
Smart Picture Max, a new adaptive image-enhancing feature, automatically optimises visuals scene by scene. A new button placed at the back of the TV assists in quickly locating the remote through sound. Impressively, these upgrades will be offered without a price increase.
9. Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition
The Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition by Razer introduces the company’s first vertical mouse. It aims to reduce wrist strain during prolonged use, designed with a 71.7-degree tilt to imitate a natural handshake grip.
Staying true to Razer’s signature style, it features an all-black body, programmable buttons, and a Chroma RGB-lit base that illuminates the surrounding surface.
10. Tivoli Audio SongBook Max (new.ordinary Edition)
Tivoli Audio teamed up with new.ordinary, a production company founded by Grammy-winning producer Sounwav, to release a special edition of the SongBook Max.
Tivoli Audio SongBook Max (Photo: Getty Images)
While it retains the recognisable boombox-style portable Bluetooth speaker design, it now boasts a luxurious leather wrap, chrome fittings, and a deeper cream-coloured finish. Only 60 units will be produced, priced $50 higher than the standard model.
11. Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus (2025)
The 2025 lineup for Roku’s streaming devices features the new Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus, intended to replace the Roku Express and Roku Express 4K Plus.
These new models are slim, small, and can be powered directly from the TV’s USB port, eliminating the clutter of additional cables. The updated design makes them the most compact streaming sticks Roku has ever made.
12. LG xboom Grab
Among LG’s xboom series for 2025, the Grab stands out as the smallest portable Bluetooth speaker. Tuned by will.i.am, the Grammy Award-winning artist and Black Eyed Peas member. The speaker also includes integrated LED lights, an IP67 water-resistance rating, and boasts up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.
13. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
The CMF Phone 2 Pro will be officially announced by Nothing’s budget-oriented brand on August 28. Early teasers confirm it shares the dual 50-megapixel camera setup seen in the $379 Nothing Phone (3a), though it is expected to be available at a lower price.
Design previews show a two-tone look, reminiscent of the original Phone 1, but with updated styling to distinguish it.
