Gadgets

Meta and Oakley’s new HSTN smart glasses bring 3K video, open‑ear audio and Meta AI to athletes’ faces. We examine the launch and why smart wearables thrive in some niches while stalling in others.

At WWDC 2025, Apple avoided hype and focused on meaningful refinements to Vision Pro. visionOS 26 quietly introduced shared spatial viewing, enterprise-grade privacy tools, improved on-device personas, and a more practical interface—all signs that Apple is committed to making its headset a real part of how we work and live, not just a novelty.

Dyson’s new PencilVac isn’t just a smaller vacuum—it’s a preview of where the company might be headed. Miniaturized hardware, modular tools, and ambient devices could turn Dyson into a platform, not just a product brand.

Nothing’s Community Edition Phone (2a) is more than just a new look—it’s a test run for collaborative hardware design. With a retro vibe and community-led decisions, it’s a rare example of a phone that feels like it actually came from its users.

Nothing is taking aim at the AirPods Max with a new pair of over-ear headphones dropping this summer. They’re promising better sound at a lower price—and if their track record holds, Apple might actually have something to worry about.