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CNN
23-05-2025
- CNN
My favorite product releases this week: Dyson, Pokémon, Twelve South and more
This week, the deals team is focused on all things Memorial Day, but that doesn't mean we're completely ignoring our weekly launches series. Heading into the long weekend, I am tapping in to share my favorite product drops from the last seven days for you to pursue as the smoker heats up or you lounge around before a holiday picnic. This week brings the launch of a new twist on a conventional power cord from Twelve South, a sneak peek at the lightest stick vacuum yet from Dyson and a collection of Pokémon plush that I've already been shopping. A simpler way to recharge your iPhone This week, Twelve South has released its latest smartphone accessory. Longtime CNN Underscored readers will know I have a personal affinity for the brand, so this had to be the first product launch I dive into for this week's story. The new Twelve South PowerCord arrives as the only accessory you need to charge your iPhone or iPad, combining a 30W wall adapter with either 4- or 10-foot USB-C cables. Earlier in the year, I had a chance to talk with the company's co-founder, Andrew Green, about his inspiration for the PowerCord. Tech aficionados, like myself, love to obsess over the specifications for chargers. But not everyone needs to know that a cable is rated for 120W speeds or that a charger's GaN technology means it can prioritize power rates between multiple devices — most just want to know if it can quickly recharge their smartphone. That's where the PowerCord comes in, offering a single, simple charger that replaces the two accessories you'd normally need. I've been using one over the past week, and am convinced that it'll be the charger I recommend to friends and family going forward. Pricing starts at $40 for the shorter 4-foot cable version, while the 10-foot PowerCord clocks in at $50. Our best-tested stick vacuum just got slimmer Normally for these weekly product launch stories, we share gadgets that you can already buy. Today, I am going to break that rule and share something shipping in the future; the latest from Dyson is just so neat that I felt inclined to include anyway. And trust me, when you read about, you'll see why! Dyson's latest and greatest stick vacuums have been getting more powerful, as you'd expect. But, they've also been getting thinner, as well. The upcoming PencilVac takes that to a whole new level with a design that looks more like a broom than a traditional vacuum. It hides the battery, motor and even the dustbin in a thin handle that's the same size as Dyson's Supersonic R hair dryer. On top of being the lightest stick vacuum the brand has ever made, the PencilVac also introduces a new cleaning head. Four spinning brush bars at the end of the Dyson come together to form what the company calls Fluffycones. I mean, that is what they are, so the name fits. The reason for the new design is so Dyson can (hopefully) put an end to the issue that it has been trying to solve for years: hair getting stuck in the brush head. The new a conical design causes long hairs to slide down to the narrow end and subsequently fall off. Then, strands should get vacuumed up instead of lodging themselves into the brushes. I'll be excited to see just how the Dyson PencilVac fairs once my colleagues get their hands on it sometime in the future. In the meantime, be sure to shop our current picks for the best Dyson vacuum, if you're inclined to upgrade your cleaning routine ahead of time. The Pokémon Center used transform on these adorable plush The Pokémon Company keeps releasing new plush, and I keep buying them. This week, the Pokémon Center was stocked with some adorable new Ditto plushes, and I subsequently added a few of them to my cart. If you're unaware of Ditto, they're a fun little pocket monster that can turn their goopy pink form into the shape of other Pokémon. The one side effect to that transformation is that sometimes the form isn't quite right, leaving an adorable little smile instead of the subject's usual face design. The newest collection of plush span everything from fan-favorites like the Eeveelution lineup to Kanto staples of Snorlax, Magikarp and Dragonite. They're $20 each and likely won't be around for very long. The newest release from a CNN Underscored-favorite brand Now for a quick intermission from my colleague, Joe Bloss. Our associate testing writer, among other things, is a birdwatching enthusiast. So, when he messaged me asking to spotlight this new monocular from Nocs Provisions in our launches story, I knew to take his gear recommendation seriously. After all, Bloss wrote our guide to the best binoculars, so he knows a thing or two about these vision-enhancing devices. Bloss has been bringing the new monocular with him to baseball games, as well as to spot some avians. He shared how much of a beast (his words, not mine) the Zero Tube Monocular is with its 10 times magnification and crystal clear visuals. It's small enough to stow away in a pocket or just clip on to a belt or bag, making it even more convenient to tag along on trips to the ballpark. All that praise is no shock to me, as Nocs Provisions currently makes our pick for the best compact binoculars. You can buy the new Nocs Provisions Zero Tube Monocular for $175 at retailers like REI, as well as directly from Nocs Provisions. Bend this RGB rope light into any shape you'd like Nanoleaf has been lighting my home for nearly a decade with its funky multicolor accent lights. This week, it has a new way to add some mood lighting to your space with the debut of its Smart Multicolor Rope Light. The 16.4-foot light rope features a flexible build that can be bent or shaped into various designs. Mounting clips are included in the box that allow you to secure it onto your wall, under cabinets or behind a desk. Nanoleaf also backs that design with Matter support to integrate with all the major smart home systems from Apple, Google and Amazon. You can buy the Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor Rope Light now for $60 directly from Nanoleaf's own online storefront. A new AMD chip and a fresh coat of green paint Back when my colleague first reviewed the original MSI Claw, one of the main takeaways was that it lacked the performance power to compete with the competition. MSI seems to have taken that critique to heart, and is improving its new edition of the handheld by making the switch from Intel over to the brand's first AMD processor in a portable gaming machine like this. The MSI Claw A8 now comes with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. You'll also get a 1TB M.2 solid-state drive and upwards of 32GB of memory. Those internals all come packed into a familiar design that is still based around an 8-inch full HD display with 120Hz refresh rate. The new AMD-powered Claw A8 will also come in two colors: White and Lime Green. So, that's at least a fun visual change to help stand out from the sea of other identical-looking gaming handhelds. The new MSI Claw A8, AMD chip and all, is now available for purchase from Best Buy with a retail price of $1,000. This is for the high-end model with maxed out specs. I'll be excited to see if my colleagues end up giving the Claw a second chance, and if MSI has improved the product enough to actually earn a seat at the cramped gaming handheld table. Retro design backed by modern sound Marshall is out with its first-ever soundbar this week. The new Heston 120 is unmistakably a Marshall release, with a guitar amp-inspired design that fits right in with the rest of its speakers. Inside of the retro facade are 11 drivers backed by Dolby Atmos sound and DTS-X audio. On top of Bluetooth for directly connecting from your smartphone, there's also Wi-Fi support that enables Google Cast, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect. Or, you could just stream directly to the soundbar from Spotify and (if you're one of the dozen people still using it) Tidal. As someone who uses a Marshall speaker everyday, I have high hopes for the new soundbar. Will it replace my Sonos setup? Probably not. But for anyone who isn't several thousand dollars deep into a home theater system, the $1,000 price tag may be a good starting point. I've found that Marshall has some of the best EQ tuning out of any other speaker brands, so hopefully that caries over to its TV companion. I'm eager to hear how it sounds myself, and more importantly, to see if my friend and home audio expert, Henry T. Casey, approves of it for himself. 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.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stop losing your important stuff with this Belkin AirTag holder for under $10
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $3.12: As of May 16, get the Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder with Clip for $9.87 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $12.99. That's a discount of 24%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder with Clip $9.87 at Amazon $12.99 Save $3.12 Get Deal How often do you find yourself losing important things around the house? Maybe you get in for the day and you toss your keys somewhere and have no idea where to find them the next day. Or maybe you have a favorite bag that you use all the time that somehow seems to be misplaced half the times you go to use it. Whatever the case may be, an Apple AirTag is the easiest way to stop losing things, but it doesn't have a way to be attached to anything without an accessory. A clip can make it super easy to add an AirTag to just about anything, and you can get a great one at Amazon right now. As of May 16, get the Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder with Clip for $9.87 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $12.99. That's $3.12 off and a discount of 24%. This simple clip is easy to lock your AirTag into with its heavy-duty plastic and snap-and-lock design. You just drop the AirTag in, close the clip around it, and you're good to go. It effectively gives you a way to attach the tag to anything with a secure hold that won't suddenly pop open and lose the tag plus your item. Usually, if you have a keyring to put an AirTag in, you're left at the mercy of needing something to attach that to. A clip makes it so that you can just attach your AirTag directly to a bag, a pouch, a shirt, or whatever it is that you can't lose. Maybe luggage? That's always a good idea to track. If you're tired of losing things and need an easier way to find them, grab a clip or two and see how it might just change the way you approach organizing your life.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The £35 high-street handbag fashion fans say gives designer style on a budget - and it's selling fast
A mini handbag from River Island has been wowing fashion-savvy shoppers with its trendy, designer-inspired look and affordable price tag, and it costs over £1,000 less than its Louis Vuitton 'twin'. If you've been eyeing the cult-favourite mini Louis Vuitton bag but don't want to splash the cash, you'll want to check out River Island's latest £30 accessory – the Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag. River Island Brown Monogram Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag The perfect choice for spring and summer styling, the Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag, yours for just £28, bears a striking resemblance to Louis Vuitton's iconic mini bag, which comes in at an eye-watering £1,420. Designed in a compact shape, the River Island bag features an all-over monogram print in brown accented by tan trims and handles, not forgetting a smooth top zip for easy access. £28 Shop Offering designer-style pieces without the extortionate price tags, River Island has been blowing discerning shoppers away with their selection of expensive-looking styles – and this mini handbag is certainly no exception. The perfect choice for spring and summer styling, the Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag, yours for just £28, bears a striking resemblance to Louis Vuitton's iconic mini bag, which comes in at an eye-watering £1,420. Available in four different styles, including Brown Cherry ,which features an adorable cherry motif and cherry charm, as well as Brown Monogram, which bears the closest resemblance to the original LV design, this compact piece is a bargain summer accessory you'll want in your rotation. Designed in a similar compact shape, the River Island Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag features an all-over monogram print in brown accented by tan trims and handles, not forgetting a smooth top zip for easy access. The mini bag also comes with top handles for hand-held styling and a detachable crossbody strap for effortless day-to-night wear, too. Whether you're brunching, commuting or heading out for drinks, this versatile little number adds just the right amount of polish to any look. It's an excellent choice for everyday styling, too. Boasting a compact size that's still roomy enough for your phone, keys, wallet and other small essentials, this affordable bag is set to become an instant favourite for days when you're travelling light. Style-savvy shoppers have already started snapping the bag up for themselves for summer, too. Whether worn with a crisp blazer and jeans, shorts and nice top or your go-to summer dress, it brings a subtle touch of sophistication and fun to any outfit. Alongside the Brown Cherry and Brown Monogram style, the chic bag is also available in Black Embossed, which features a sleek embossed monogram design in black with a black flower charm, as well as Blue Denim, which boasts a denim monogrammed finish and adorable pearl and cherry charm detail. River Island online now to choose your perfect style.
The Verge
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
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Travel + Leisure
10-05-2025
- Travel + Leisure
I'm a Travel Editor, and This Packable, $13 RFID-blocking Phone Crossbody Keeps My Valuables Safe on Trips
I'm always the one to make the case to save something, whether it's an old takeout menu, the box to an appliance I no longer use, an extra USB cord that came with a new set of headphones—you name it, it's probably sitting in my junk drawer, which is where I mistakenly put my Baggalini On The Go Wallet Phone Case before realizing it's the unlikely M.V.P. of my travel gear. I received this nifty travel accessory as a gift last year and, even though I rarely ever change my phone case or stray from my go-to purse, I had a feeling I should hold onto in the event that I needed a phone crossbody bag—and I was right to keep it. It's come in handy on international trips, weekend getaways, farmers' market strolls, and several other occasions when I've wanted to keep my valuables close without carrying a big bag. Most recently, it saved the day when I bought last-minute tickets to a concert; the venue had a clear bag policy and the Baggalini On The Go Wallet Phone Case met all the requirements while ensuring I had a safe place to store my phone, ID, credit card, and even my house key (I fastened it to the crossbody strap clip that attaches to the case— genius , I must say). Immediately, I was impressed by the durability of the phone case. It's designed to easily snap on and off, but this flexibility doesn't compromise its protectiveness (and I say this as someone who exclusively uses tough cases because I'm prone to dropping my phone). This, combined with the crossbody strap, gives me peace of mind that my iPhone 15 will be secure when navigating busy streets, crowded venues, and wherever else my travels bring me. On the back of the Baggalini On The Go phone case is the wallet, which is tightly fixed on it and doesn't budge. Though it adds a little bulk, it doesn't make it any harder to grab your phone; you still get a strong and comfy grip around it. The wallet unfolds to reveal four RFID-blocking card slots and is lined with a silky smooth fabric that makes it easy to access your credit cards and IDs (you can even fit cash in there if needed). I will admit, at first, letting my phone dangle off my shoulder took some getting used to. However, if that's not your style, the phone crossbody is still incredibly useful if you don't wear it as a crossbody or around your neck. In recent months, phone lanyards have become a popular accessory among travelers as they prevent pickpockets and thieves from grabbing their smartphones from their hands. With the crossbody strap attached, you get the anti-theft benefits of a phone lanyard if you wrap it around your wrist, which I like to do if I'll be taking several photos. With or without the crossbody strap, the Baggalini On The Go Wallet Phone Case is a smart travel accessory to have on hand. Right now, you can get one for up to 69 percent off at Amazon, where it's available in eight colors and three sizes (iPhone 13/14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Pro). Keep scrolling to explore the other phone crossbody bags and lanyards you can also score on sale before your next trip. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
