Our favorite product releases this week: Casetify, Great Jones, iRobot and more

CNN

25-04-2025

There are a ton of great products that drop every week — and we're here, as always, to keep you up to date on the best of them. Each week, we'll be rounding up a short list of our favorite product drops from the last seven days for you to shop as you sip your morning coffee or take a quick break from work (trust, it's the only list you need for staying up to date on these things).
This week brings the launch of a new Star Wars Casetify smartphone case collection, Pixar's 'Ratatouille' Great Jones cookware and iRobot's most powerful robot vacuum yet.
Cover your iPhone and AirPods with Sith-inspired designs
Our senior deals editor Rikka Altland loves covering her tech in Casetify's cases. The brand knows how to pull off a collaboration, like today's Star Wars drop, but also backs that fanfare with a dependable build to withstand drops and protect your phone. Its minimalist, clear cover made the cut in our guide to the best iPhone 16 cases too.
This week, it's all about the themed designs. Casetify is joining forces with Star Wars for another themed drop ahead of May the 4th. The company has an annual tradition of releasing a new collection for Star Wars Day, and the 2025 assortment just debuted. You'll find iPhone and Android smartphone covers inspired by droids like R2-D2 and C-3PO, starfighter cockpits and even the opening crawl for 'A New Hope.' Altland's favorite releases are the Darth Vader cases, particularly the collectible AirPods cover. These fine additions to your collection start from $32.
A new streetwear shoe hailing from a top-tested brand
A 'dad shoe' to its core, this chunky sneaker in all its fuzzy suede and metallic leather glory is the brainchild of Nordstrom and Saucony, the latter of which is a crossover hit among CNN Underscored's favorite running shoes for beginners, walking shoes and colorful sneakers. This launch hits new strides with a redesign of its bestseller, replacing its upper with an open mesh and introducing a fresh sand color. We can already envision the different outfits styled with the shoe, like baggy jeans or trousers. Priced at $170, this limited-edition style also comes in unisex and half sizes.
Anyone can be a chef with the help of Remy and Emile
Ratatouille lovers, this one's for you. After working on this collaboration with Disney and Pixar for over two years, Great Jones finally released its stunning Ratatouille-inspired cookware collection. Its iconic Dutch Baby got the royal treatment with a sketch of Remi holding a salt shaker — a design that plays off the Dutch oven's Salt color. Other popular items, like The Baking Mat Set and The Dutchess, have also been customized with images of Remy cooking.
Its reusable baking mat set comes with one half and one quarter sheet for $60. Each one is crafted from BPA-free silicone and is a sustainable alternative to parchment paper or foil. If you want the matching baking sheets, the entire set is $120, with your choice from two of the five cheery colors.
Dual-rubber roller brushes make quick work of pet hair
iRobot has been falling off our favorite robotic vacuums list in recent years, but the brand's newest model might reclaim the throne. The Roomba Max 705 Vacuum packs the most capable cleaning system that iRobot offers, with 13,000Pa of suction power. It backs that with the reintroduction of the brand's dual rubber roller brushes.
Altland has adopted quite a few robot vacuums into her home over the years and still finds that these rubbery rollers are the best for tackling debris, especially pet hair. This iteration has two rollers, which move in opposite directions to help avoid tangling. The Max 705 also comes equipped with iRobot's latest AI-powered obstacle detection features for navigating your space without chewing up socks or stray charging cables.
The $900 price tag means that only those who want the very best autonomous cleaning companion will want to splurge on the iRobot Roomba Max 705. For everyone else, our guide to the best robot vacuums has plenty of more affordable options.
Outfit pastimes with the comfiest activewear
With the expansion of the editor-loved Spanx AirEssentials line, you can transition from cozy loungewear straight to soft, sleek and stylish athleisure. The 28-piece Pique Collection introduces apparel that boasts UPF 50+ protection. It's a preppy twist on the brand's bestselling AirEssentials line made with scuba fabric. Whether you're playing pickleball or enjoying sunny weather, take your pick of lightweight polo dresses, tailored skorts, tank tops and jumpsuits, starting at $78.
Glossier got that me espresso
It's no secret that many of us at CNN Underscored are big fans of Glossier's Balm Dotcom. The brand recently reverted all of its shades to its original hydrating formula, and we couldn't be happier. To kick off a season of new shades and trend-forward colors, Glossier released its Balm Dotcom in Espresso yesterday. The color is a subtle dark brown with a mocha-like tint that looks great on all skin tones. You can pair it with your favorite liner, mix it with gloss for an extra shimmer or wear it alone since it's packed with hydrating ingredients. The tube is $16 on Glossier's site, but if you choose to subscribe, you can save 10%.
An editor-favorite action camera just got better
When our testing writer Michelle Rae Uy set out to find the best travel cameras, she noted that 'the Insta360 X4 was the most fun, creative action camera on the shelves.' Its newness is even more capable of capturing footage. The latest Insta360 X5 camera can still record 360-degree videos, but it has plenty of upgrades to justify the new iteration, including a bigger sensor 5K and better low-light recording.
The biggest adjustment is the newfound ability to replace lenses. Action cameras, by definition, are prone to taking more damage than your average point-and-shoot. That's the whole selling point, and why most of them have bulky builds to help withstand drops or bumps. This type of camera's lenses are a bit harder to apply those same rugged design cues to, so Insta360 is making it so anyone can swap a cracked or scuffed lens at home.
That kind of future-proof thinking certainly helps justify the $550 price tag, which is a tad more expensive than the $500 retail price of its predecessor. If a repairable design isn't the biggest selling point, the Insta360 X4 is currently on sale for $425 at Amazon and is a far better value.
A dreamy clothing debut
Reformation's clothing collection just got dreamier. This week, the brand launched its first-ever PJ collection. Inspired by vintage nightgowns, the six-piece collection is a vision of coquettish gingham and airy linens. What's more, each piece is stylish enough that you can even get away with wearing it out and about with a pair of loafers, flats or sandals. It all ranges in price from $128 to $178 in crisp whites, pretty pinks and sky blues.
This screen-free alarm clock comes in a spring-ready hue
Right after New Year's Day, Hatch launched an updated version of its Restore smart clock, giving us all hope of better sleep in 2025. The Restore 2 isn't just an alarm clock that helps you fall and stay asleep; it's actually our best splurge white noise machine pick thanks to its library of sounds, meditations and sleep stories that you can listen to when winding down at night.
The Restore 3 has all of the aspects we loved about the previous models packed into an upgraded design, but it doesn't require a smartphone to use. That's right — you can get ready for bed sans phone and adjust volume, set your alarm and more with the giant button on top. One thing to note is that you'll have to set up the alarm by taking the Sleep Persona Quiz, which helps Hatch tailor the device to your sleep preferences.
Ahead of Mother's Day, they decided to go beyond the neutral and beige-like hues and released the Hatch 3 in a limited-edition Rosy pink color that retails for $170.
Life-sized versions of Eevee, Flareon and more
Altland has nearly 100 Pokémon plushies hanging around her apartment, but none are anywhere close to life-sized. That is, until the Pokémon Center just dropped its newest collection of plush, which features the Eeveelutions. Fareon, Vaporeon and Jolteon. It's the first three evolutions of the beloved character Eevee, so it's no surprise that these are the premiere drops in the lineup.
All four plushies are based on the canon dimensions of the pocket monsters from the games' Pokédexes. Trainers can now capture their favorite Eeveelution — no evolution stones required — with pre-orders at the official Pokémon Center. Altland is still deciding which ones she will get for herself but has already locked in her order for the Eevee plush.
This week also saw the launch of other products our editors deemed worthy of standalone coverage. Shop all these additional launches below, including a new Roku streaming stick, the latest Nintendo console and more.
Nintendo Switch 2
Preorders have been going live this week for the Nintendo Switch 2. It offers a larger, more ergonomic design, a bigger display and support for most of the existing Switch library.
Anker Eufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuum
This robot vacuum can do it all. On top of just sweeping floors, it also has a built-in deep cleaning mop, like the beloved Bissell Little Green, that can detach from the charging dock.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus
Our colleague, Henry T. Casey, got a hands-on look at the new 4K-capable Roku Streaming Stick Plus. It replaces the Express 4K+ and adds a dongle design. Plus, it only needs one of your TV's USB ports for power. As deals editors at Underscored, we are some of the first people to hear about the latest product news from reader-favorite brands. Our deals team — comprised of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo — is passionate about product launches that we would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a coveted new item (especially one from a brand with top marks from our experts) because it means we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.