This tiny speaker can screw onto any regular-sized bottle — and I can guarantee you've never seen anything like it before
That's the story behind the Sodapop Bluetooth speaker, and no, I wasn't lying when I said it's unlike anything you've ever seen before. But surely, like me, you've put your smartphone in a glass or cup to try and make its speaker sound louder. That's basically the concept behind the Sodapop!
The Sodapop Bluetooth speaker sports a unique design accompanied by a plastic bottle meant to amplify the volume and bass response. It's highly portable and boasts long battery life. Vocals sound clear with plenty of detail, making it great for acoustic tracks.
But is it practical, does it work? Or is it a mere gimmick? I spent a week testing the Sodapop and (spoiler alert) it impressed me with its tiny size but loud sound — and surprisingly clear and detailed vocals! Here's why this could be the hottest speaker of the summer...
The Sodapop Bluetooth speaker is made up of two things: the speaker, measuring 3.81 x 2.36 x 2.36 inches, and a hard plastic bottle, measuring 6.1 x 2.87 x 2.87 inches. The speaker sits inside the bottle, so you need to twist off the base to take it out, twist the base back on, remove the bottle cap, and screw the speaker onto the bottle.
What this, basically, does is amplify the volume and increases the bass by 10 decibels, according to Sodapop. There's also a passive radiator in the bottle's twist-off base to aid that.
Innovative, right? What's even cooler is that you can screw the speaker onto any regular-sized bottle. I tried it with a plastic Coca Cola bottle and a glass Heineken bottle, and it worked like a charm.
It makes for a cool party trick too. The speaker sounds extremely different when it's enclosed within the bottle, when it's playing on its own, and when it's screwed onto a bottle. In the office, I watched everyone's faces go from 🤨 to 😮 when I first set up the Sodapop!
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So, what kind of music is the Sodapop Bluetooth speaker best for? You can listen to any genre you like, of course, but should you? This is a tiny speaker, so don't expect it to reproduce earth-shattering basslines. Its inability to make heavy rock, metal and electronic sound accurate left me feeling shortchanged when I tested the speaker — but it absolutely shines when it comes to acoustic, vocal-heavy tracks.
Give Lana Del Rey's 'Henry, Come On' or Paris Paloma's 'Labour' a spin and you'll see what I mean. There's a great level of detail in vocals, as I was able to hear the vibrato and high notes never sounded piercing. Background vocalists harmonize extremely well too.
If you're a fan of a percussion/string instrument like the piano too, you'll enjoy tracks like 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel and 'Another Love' by Tom Odell, as every piano note is easily discernible. The Sodapop is a great speaker for light music, and thanks to the bottle design, it can go very loud. So loud, in fact, that I could see the frame of my MacBook vibrating when the speaker was playing on my desk.
So no, the Sodapop isn't exactly a gimmick. Screwing the speaker onto a bottle makes it sound much louder and makes bass sound deeper. Use the speaker without a bottle and bass will sound very tinny and almost non-existent, so having a plastic bottle handy is crucial to this speaker sounding good. It's also really fun watching the passive radiator vibrating when music is playing.
If you want a Bluetooth speaker that looks different from all the other black, white, boring speakers out there, I'd recommend the Sodapop. It's sure to turn heads, and people will be wondering why your bottle sounds so loud. Would you buy this speaker? Let me know in the comments below!
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A TikTok-famous armless desk chair beloved for how comfortable it is, especially if you like to sit cross-legged, thanks to its lack of restricting armrests and a wider seat that accommodates your legs and knees. It allows you to recline up to 120 degrees and adjust the height, and the PU leather is waterproof and easy to clean, so you won't have to fret about about staining the white material with your messy lunch. A wall-mounted shelf desk that's easily assembled to give you a beautiful, space-efficient work space with room for storage or decor — perfect for a smaller home office or multipurpose room. Promising review: "I had this blank corner in my living room and I just knew this ladder desk would be a gorgeous addition to the area. I don't have an extra room for an office or even the kind of space in our small home to designate to a bulky desk. It was very easy to assemble, it took maybe 25 minutes to put together. I love having my own spot to get my work done on my MacBook. Plus, this spot is perfect to work on any crafts/DIYs. I added a pouf seat instead of a chair just to save even more space since it easily slides underneath the desk. Anyway, I'm so stoked about this purchase! I highly recommend it." —Heather NicholsonGet it from Amazon for $137.99 (available in three colors and two-packs). Prismatic window film to cover the windows by your desk and let the sun cast gorgeous rainbows across your workspace and around the room, because surrounding yourself with a bit of natural beauty can be inspiring. Plus, it adds a lil' extra privacy as well. A soundproofing strip if the walls in your apartment building are paper-thin and you'd really rather not hear car horns or your neighbor's loud music while you're trying to focus. There's another big benefit as well: These can prevent heat from escaping under your door, saving you $$$ on energy! A set of adjustable desk shelves made of natural wood for storing your books, pens, photos, and other office items or decor without taking up valuable work space. The shelves come in two separate parts that can be arranged close together or spread further apart, depending on what you need!Promising review: "Excellent product! I have been searching for an organizer to put on the top of my dresser, and I could never find anything unique, functional and not too big. I came across this organizer and took a chance since I wasn't seeing it in person. I am so glad I did! The product arrived overnight (instead of two days) and was super easy to put together... just follow the pictures exactly as shown. They even included a screwdriver, so you don't need anything extra to put it together. It is super cute, fun and fits perfectly. I definitely recommend." —lmeglinGet them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in six colors). A vibrant wireless keyboard and mouse set that'll make you a little happier every time you sit down to work. It adds an eye-catching pop of color to your workspace, minus any bothersome cords to clutter up your desk. An electric mug warmer in case you, like me, get distracted while working and sip your morning coffee so slowly, it ends up going cold before you finish it. With this electric warmer, you can happily enjoy your hot, caffeinated drink for hours. Some waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble adhesive paper to update that old office desk you've been using forever without shelling out for an entirely new one. It peels off easily without leaving any damage! Psst — If you pick this up, check out this reviewer's great installation tips for applying it to a desk!Promising review: "I purchased this for the sit-to-stand desk that I recently got to dress it up a bit and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! The contact paper is thick and great quality. It does not easily tear and easy to install! Adhesion is amazing! Easy peel, yet would stick again with no problem! Glossy finish and seamless look!" —NotSoChillMomGet it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 10 sizes). A clip-on ring light, because the light from your screen simply isn't sufficient! It attaches easily to the top of your monitor or laptop to brighten up your entire picture so your coworkers can finally see your face clearly. A super lightweight ergonomic lap desk for when you need to move the "office" to your couch or bed, because it's just one of those days. That said, it also works great at a desk, with an anti-slip wrist pad for comfort and to prevent your laptop from sliding down. Plus, a handy storage slot in the back is designed to prop up your phone or tablet. Promising review: "I just invested in a new custom-built laptop for my job and was seeking a lap desk that was comfortable to use while laying in bed (I work from home, for the most part). I'm generally on my computer for at least 10 hours a day, so it was important to me that I selected the right lap desk that fit my needs. This product was the answer! It is lightweight and comfortable on the legs (and stomach) due to the foam padding on the bottom. It also provides the perfect elevation for typing. Highly recommend! —KikiGet it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in six colors and two sizes). A handy under-the-desk headphone mount to declutter your workspace while keeping your trusty headphones close at hand. Plus, you get three more USB ports for powering your devices, freeing up precious slots on your laptop. Promising review: "Simple straightforward product. Easy to mount and run wires to a power source. Works awesome under my standing desk and adds additional USB support for my gear." —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $8.99. A custom laptop holder so you can stash your computer when the workday is over and free up your desk for personal projects and other activities. You can also work with your MacBook store below by putting it in closed-display mode — this holder is designed so that USB, HDMI, and power cables can be plugged in while the laptop is stored and closed, and it provides ample ventilation as well. Beyond 3D Creations is a Boston-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D design and electronic accessories. Promising review: "Excellent! I use a second monitor as my primary screen when using my laptop, and this device has been amazing for two reasons: 1) It saves valuable desk space, and 2) the laptop tucked under the desk still allows air to flow through the laptop vents, which helps prevent it from overheating. This clever little gadget has solved so many problems and I'm loving how clean my desk setup is. 10/10 would recommend." —Emma AyauGet it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $15.88+ (available in three colors and two sizes, or a custom size). And while we're hanging things, an adhesive under-desk phone holder to keep that little distractor out of sight and (hopefully) out of mind — at least until your next break. Hello, productivity. Or a sturdy phone holder that sits on *top* of your desk, making it so much easier if you take video calls for work on your phone — or for taking those midday breaks to scroll TikTok. You can prop your phone up vertically or horizontally and keep it charging at the same time! Or an adjustable tablet stand stable enough to hold a large tablet (up to 12.9 inches), even with a case on, yet compact enough to sit on your desk without taking up much space. Made of aluminum alloy with protective silicone pads at the bottom, it's cleverly designed to stay upright and in one place, with room for airflow and a charging cable to pass through. A low-impact (and low-profile) under-the-desk elliptical that can help you work movement into your daily routine to keep you loose — because productivity takes a nose dive when you're distracted with aches and pains. It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs. Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the different in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in five styles). Or a compact under-desk electric treadmill made for the multitasking mavens who want to incorporate *even more* movement into their sedentary WFH schedule. It has an LED display that shows basic metrics like time, speed, and distance; a quiet motor (so you can focus on the work in front of you); and Bluetooth capability so you could even play music or a podcast through it.
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XRP Climbs 3% But One Key Indicator Just Flashed A Death Cross
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 3% on the day but technical indicators suggest traders should tread with caution in the near Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $114,413.52 $2.27 trillion -3.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,568.24 $430.7 billion -8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.99 $177.5 billion -7.4% Trader Notes: Crypto analyst Ali Martinez flagged the MVRV ratio flashing a death cross on XRP's chart, suggesting bearish pressure could Henry noted that XRP is forming its largest bullish pennant to date, maintaining support with a series of green candle closes, often a sign of building momentum. A breakout targeting $4 could be imminent, he added. Community News: Ripple CTO David Schwartz announced that he is launching a new independent infrastructure project for the XRP Ledger. He will personally manage a standalone server that functions as a high-quality hub, designed to support validators on the Unique Node List, as well as other hubs and XRPL-based applications. Schwartz emphasized that this dedicated hub would improve network resilience and efficiency, further strengthening the XRPL ecosystem. Read Next: Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article XRP Climbs 3% But One Key Indicator Just Flashed A Death Cross originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
