With summer now upon us and the calendar year closing halfway through, there’s no better time than now to reflect on some of our favorite tech products that have come out these past few months.
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Let’s take a look at some recent items that have earned themselves the Pocket-lint seal of approval, as well as a quick peak at what’s in our shopping carts ahead ofPrime Day 2024.
Sonos Roam 2
Insta360 GO 3S
Anbernic RG405M
Kobo Clara B&W
Tech we loved, from the Pocket-lint editors
The Sonos Roam 2 packs an unbelievable punch in a small package. The latest generation of Sonos' most mobile speaker deserves a look from anyone who loves music on the go.
TheSonos Roam 2takes Sonos' signature high quality audio prowess, and crams it into a small unit that packs a punch. It’sUSB-Ccharging and 10-hour battery life are convenient for on-the-go usage, and it’s Sonos Voice Control andAmaxon Alexaintegration make it a great smart speaker as well.
The Insta360 Go 3S is a compact action camera with a unique modular design. The thumb-sized magnetic camera is easy and discrete to use during hands-free recording, while the Action Pod provides a handy touchscreen display and battery boost.
TheInsta360 GO 3Sis a miniature-sized action camera that manages to pack in 4K video capture, water resistance, and support forDolby VisionHDR. It’s magnetic attachment system and modular design are smart design considerations, and it offers pretty great video stabilization to boot.
The Anbernic RG405M is a great portable retro emulator for almost every use, with an extremely portable and premium form factor.
TheAnbernic RG405Mis one of many portable retro game consoles currently on the market, but it stands out for its high-quality metal build and its compact form factor. If you’re itching to emulate some all-time classics, this handheld lets you do so in style.
The Playdate is a delightful and charming handheld with a unique library of games, including 24 titles that come free with the system. Outside of an LCD screen that can be dim, there’s little to complain about the hardware.
With the amount of retro gaming handhelds on the market now, we couldn’t just pick one this month. ThePlaydateprovides a different proposition compared to other portable handhelds – it offers a “lo-fi” gaming aesthetic with unique game titles you won’t find anywhere else. Even better, it comes with 24 games out of the box, so you can jump right into gameplay as soon as you boot up the device.
The Kobo Clara eReader can hold thousands of books and has a two-week battery life, making it a convenient alternative to physical books.
TheKobo Clara B&Wis one of many e-reader devices available for purchase, but it manages to stand out with its diminutive and lightweight form factor. It has all the e-reader niceties you’d expect – including color temperature andblue lightadjustment support – as well as an intelligent lock screen that displays your various reading stats over time.
With Amazon’sPrime Day for 2024set to land sometime in July, we’re keeping tabs on these great tech products for some possible price drops. Below are some we’re keep our eyes on that have impressed us in the past.
Apple AirTag
We’ve been getting lost and then found again with the new AirTag, Apple’s interwoven ecosystem alternative solution to Tile. For many it’ll be the insurance needed when it comes to their bags, keys, and other items.
Nomad Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger
This Qi2 charging stand has a specific target market, this being those who don’t mind spending a little extra on an elegant charging stand that uses the latest, fastest, open standard for wireless charging.
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