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 100 COOL TECH GADGETS WE RECOMMEND IN 2023

     

Including next-generation laptops by Acer and HP, Schiit Audio's newest hi-fi component, and the iFi Go Pod

The world of new tech and gadgets is fast-moving and non-stop. It seems like every month, every week and even every day, something new and exciting gets announced. From hi-fi headphones to the latest Sonos speakers, bookshelf speakers to gorgeous (and huge) TVs, the newest Apple gadgets to noise-canceling wireless earbuds — the sheer volume of new products can be overwhelming. That's why we're aiming to make it just a bit easier.

Below, we've rounded up the best new tech and gadgets that been announced thus far in 2023. We'll be regularly updating this post with the coolest new gadgets that you should keep on your radar, so stay tuned for more as the year goes on.

The Best New Tech Gear of April 2023

Schiit Audio Syn

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The California company's newest hi-fi component, Syn, is truly unique. It's a DAC, remote control preamp and headphone amp all rolled into one compact box. It's a versatile component that's designed to make listening to surround sound (and then switching back to stereo) super fun and easy.

Price: $399

Acer Swift X 16 (2023) 

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Acer announced a refreshed version of its 16-inch lightweight laptop. The 2023 edition of the Swift X 16 has been updated with AMD’s new 7040-series processors and improved graphics cards. It has a redesigned, more lightweight design that also promises improved thermal performance. It'll be available this July.

Price: $1,250

Price: $700+

iFi Go Pod

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The iFi Go Pod is a Bluetooth adapter that makes your wired IEMs work wirelessly. The pair of dongles, each with its own built-in hi-fi DAC and headphone amp, attaches where your IEMs where its detachable cable would normally go. It will not work if IEMs don't have detachable cables.
Price: $399

Anker Soundcore Motion X600

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The Soundcore Motion X600 is Anker's biggest portable speaker to date. It's also unique because it has a dedicated upward-firing driver, which helps the speaker sound more immersive than just standard mono or stereo.

Price: $199

DJI Inspire 3

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The DJI Inspire 3 is the company's newest drone, but it's not designed (or priced) for most consumers — it's meant for filmmakers. It has a full-frame sensor and is capable of shooting 8K video. It also has vastly improved flying and shooting capabilities over the seven-year-old Inspire 2.

Price: $16,499

Leica M11 Monochrom

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Leica announced a monochrome version of its flagship M11 camera that was released in early 2022. The M11 Monochrom shares the same look, feel and 60-megapixel sensor as the M11, but actually comes with more storage (256GB instead of 64GB).

Price: $9,195

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar

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Garmin announced an updated version of the Instinct 2 smartwatch that it announced last year. The Instinct 2X Solar is essentially an even more rugged and adventure-focused smartwatch, but it has a larger bezel, a built-in LED flashlight and solar charging capabilities.

Price: $450

PSB M4U 9

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The PSB M4U 9 is the company's newest flagship pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They are capable of tuning their sound based on your hearing abilities. And they also support RoomFeel technology to deliver a warm sound with a wide soundstage that's similar to PSB's loudspeakers.

Price: $499

Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Microsoft has a next-gen beast of a docking station for its Surface laptops, with the biggest change being that instead of the company's proprietary Surface Connect port, the new dock connects via USB-C. The benefit here is that you can use it with any USB-C laptop, not just one from Microsoft's Surface line.

Price: $300

Kasa Smart KP125M 

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TP-Link has officially launched its first Matter-certified smart plug, the Kasa Smart KP125M, meaning that once it's setup, it can integrate it into any smart ecosystem you have. The Kasa Smart KP125M is a simple smart plug that can control a single device (such as a lamp or fan).

Price: $40 (2-pack)

PSB M4U TWM 

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The PSB M4U TWM are next-gen wireless earbuds and they have a similar hybrid planar dual driver design as the company's loudspeakers. They support active noise-cancellation and transparency modes.

Price: $199

Astell&Kern A&norma SR35 

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The A&norma SR35 is a new entry-level portable hi-fi player by Astell&Kern. It has four built-in DACs and three analog outputs. As you'd expect, it supports basically every lossless audio format (including DSD256 and MQA files) and streaming service, including Tidal and Apple Music.

Price: $799

Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub 

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Plugable's new 5-in-1 USB-C Hub is designed to add extra ports to your new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. It adds USB-A (2x), USB-C (2x), Gigabit Ethernet and an audio jack. Plus there's even a vacant slot to fit your MagSafe charger.

Price: $35