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2024 is well and truly underway. Thehe world’s biggest electronics show, CES, has already come and gone — and a lot of gadgets were announced: next-generation TVs, laptops, Qi2 charging accessories and smartphone peripherals (to name a few). Also, Apple’s Vision Pro headset is officially available for preorder and will start shipping on February 2.
As you probably know, new tech and gadgets get announced all the time. We’re here to make keeping track of it all easier. Below, we’ve rounded up the best new tech and gadgets that been announced thus far in 2024.
Last updated: January 19, 2023
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The Best New Tech Gear of January 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the company’s new “best of the best” smartphone. On the surface, it’s quite similar to last year’s Galaxy S23 Ultra, although it does have a better camera system (thanks to a new 5x optical zoom lens) and an advanced cooling system for better mobile gaming. The real upgrade, however, is that it has a bunch of new AI-powered features enabled by Galaxy AI.
Price: $1, 300+
Samsung Galaxy S24/ S24 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (shown) and S24 Plus both look similar to their predecessors, the S23 and S23 Plus, but have each been updated with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a brighter and faster (120Hz) display, and a new titanium frame. Like the Ultra, they also support Galaxy AI and have a bunch of AI-powered features.
Price: $800+ (S24); $1,000+ (S24+)
DJI Mic 2
The DJI Mic 2 is a wireless microphone system for creators. It consists of two mic transmitters, a receiver with a 1.1-inch touchscreen, and a charging case. It’s an all-around upgrade over the original DJI Mic, with improved recording capabilities, but this biggest upgrade is that you can wirelessly connect a mic to your smartphone over Bluetooth.
Price: $349 (Kit)
Yamaha Seqtrak
The Yamaha Seqtrak is an all-in-one portable music-making device — it’s a synth, drum machine and sampler that has a built-in battery, speaker and microphone. It supports both wired and wireless connections, works with a companion app (for further customization) and has fun retro design that looks straight out of the ’80s.
Price: $399
KEF LSX II LT
KEF introduced a more affordable version of its fantastic LSX II active speaker system. The new “LTs” are almost identical to the LSX IIs and have most of the same wireless and wired capabilities. The difference is that both LT speakers need to be connected to each other as only one connects to power. A welcome tradeoff considering these new speakers are $400 cheaper.
Price: $1,000
Kanto Ora 4
The Kanto Ora 4 are new powered computer speakers — they’re essentially slightly bigger versions of the company’s acclaimed Oras. They work exactly the same, connecting to your computer via USB-C and also supporting built-in Bluetooth (for streaming from your smartphone), but have a larger woofer, more power output and cost $50 more.
Price: $399 (pair)
Rabbit R1
The Rabbit R1 is an adorable AI-powered device (designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering) that’s meant to help you do simple tasks while keeping your smartphone in your pocket. It has its own virtual assistant that can help you answer questions, call friends, play music and even do app-based tasks like ordering food or a rideshare.
Price: $199
LG Signature OLED T
The LG Signature OLED T is a 77-inch OLED TV with a contrast panel that can raised or lowered. When raised, the OLED T looks like a normal TV. When lowered, it creates this 3D floating effect. It’s LG’s first transparent OLED TV.
Price: wildly expensive
Victrola Stream Sapphire
The Victrola Stream Sapphire is the company’s most high-end turntable to date and, like the Stream Carbon, it works natively with Sonos. This new model is has more premium components and more wireless streaming capabilities; in addition to Sonos, it supports Roon and UPnP, and is capable of streaming lossless FLAC audio files (up to 24-bit/48kHz).
Price: $1,499
Mophie Juice Pack (2024)
Mophie is bringing back its Juice Pack battery case after several years in limbo. The new cases will fit the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max — but not the (less popular) iPhone 15 Plus, unfortunately. Each case will add protection and give your iPhone hours of extra juice.
Price: $100
Clicks for iPhone
Clicks is an iPhone case that adds a physical keyboard a la Blackberry. The case connects to iPhone via Lightning or USB-C (depending on the model) and supports passthrough power.
Price:$139
Samsung Music Frame
Samsung’s Music Frame is a wireless speaker that you hang on your wall and it disguises itself as a framed piece of artwork. It supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. If you have a Samsung TV or soundbar, you can configure it as a surround sound speaker, as well. Samsung will sell a variety of different prints for it.
Price: TBD
Withings BeamO
The BeamO is an 4-in-1 wellness device — a thermometer, digital stethoscope, oximeter and EKG — that’s loaded with sensors for monitoring the health of your heart and lungs, as well as general health with body temperature. It’s expected to be available this summer (likely June) assuming that it’s cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Price: $250
Sennheiser Momentum TW 4
The Sennheiser Momentum TW 4s it’s new flagship noise-canceling wireless earbuds. They look virtually identical to their predecessor, the 2022-released Momentum TW 3s, but have improved battery life, more powerful noise-cancellation and upgraded sound (thanks to aptX lossless support). Available in February.
Price: $300
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a standout 2-in-1 that’s capable of switching between Android and Windows operating systems. When its detachable keyboard is connected and it’s in laptop mode, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid runs Windows. When the keyboard is detached, it switches to Android.
Price: $2,000
Asus Zenbook Duo (2024)
Asus’s new Zenbook Duo has two 14-inch OLED touchscreens that can be rearranged in a number of form factors. You can use it in tablet or laptop modes, with or without its detachable keyboard, or as a dual-screen laptop (with the two screens stacked on top of each other).
Price: $1,499+
Samsung Neo QLED 8K/4K TVs (2024)
Samsung its next generation Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs, which are its most advanced TVs with Mini LED backlighting. The big news with the 2024 models is that they are decked out with a new processor that enables some advanced AI features for upscaling, eliminating motion blur and delivering a better overall picture.
Price: TBD
Hisense 110UX ULED
Last year, Hisense announced the first mini-LED in its most high-end ULED X series. It was 100 inches. This year, the company has added 98-inch and 110-inch (shown) sizes to the series. The larger 110UX ULED is the standout because it has 40,000 dimming zones and a super 10,000 nits of brightness — it might just be the brightest TV to date.
Price: TBD
FiiO R9
The FiiO R9 is an upgraded version of last year’s GP100-winning R7. Like its predecessor, the R9 is an all-in-one desktop hi-fi solution, but it packs a new Qualcomm Bluetooth chip, improved twin DACs (now ESS Labs 9030PRO) and a twice-as-powerful amplifier. It also adds an HDMI ARC port in case you want to connect it to a TV.
Price: $1,499
TP-Link Tapo DL130
The Tapo DL130 is a smart video doorbell that is HomeKit-compatible and can be controlled with any of the major smart voice assistants: Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri. There are a number of ways to unlock it other than a voice assistant, including a keyboard, fingerprint scanner, a physical key or even your Apple Watch.
Price: TBD
HP Spectre x360 14
The HP’s new Spectre x360 features an Intel Core Ultra processor, a larger 14-inch OLED display, a new touchpad with haptic feedback, and a 9-megapixel webcam that can capture 4K video. It also has a smoother, more refined overall design.
Price: $1,650+
LG 2024 UltraGear OLED
The UltraGear OLED (model 32GS95UE) is a 32-inch 4K monitor with 240Hz refresh rate. It’s also the first UltraGear monitor to support Dual-Hz; with a click, you can quickly switch to an HD picture with an even higher refresh rate, up to 480Hz, which is ideal for fast-paced FPS games.
Price: TBD
Asus AirVision M1
The AirVision M1 is a wearable display that (sorta) looks like regular eyeglasses. They connect to your smartphone or computer (via USB) and, thanks to a 1080p Micro OLED display, create a virtual screen. Effectively, this eyewear aims to be a streamlined and budget-friendly alternative to Apple’s Vision Pro.
Price: TBD
Philips 5000 Series Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt
Philips’s upcoming smart deadbolt lock is pretty unique in that it’s integrated with palm-reading technology; when you get home, it scans the palm of your hand and unlocks your door when recognized (cool!). It comes with built-in Wi-Fi, making it easier for you to control it remotely, and it supports both Alexa and Google Assistant.
Price: $360
Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand
Satechi announced several wireless chargers that support the new Qi2 wireless charging standard; basically, Qi2 offers the same benefits as MagSafe — fast iPhone charging and a magnetic connection — but doesn’t cost quite as much. This 3-in-1 charger has a unique design that allows it to fold flat so it looks less like a stand.
Price: $130
Samsung HW-Q990D
The Samsung HW-Q990D is the company’s new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar system and successor to the much-lauded HW-Q990C. Like before, it’s an 11.1.4-channel system (with 22 total drivers) that connects wirelessly to a compatible Samsung TV. The big upgrade is that it now has a built-in HDMI 2.1 port, making it much better for connecting next-gen consoles or 4K streamers.
Price: TBD
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7
The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7s are the company’s new midrange noise-canceling wireless earbuds. They have the same 5.8mm drivers as the company’s flagship ATH-TWX9s ($299), but are considerably cheaper — just don’t expect their noise-canceling to be as good. One notable upgrade is that these new earbuds support LDAC streaming (up to 24-bit/96kHz).
Price: $199
Roku Pro Series TVs
The Pro Series is Roku’s most premium smart TV line to date. They feature a Mini LED display, a more premium build quality and a superior speaker system. They’ll come in 55-, 65- and 75-inch models, all available this spring.
Price: Less than $1,500
Focal Aria Evo X
Focal’s Aria Evo X series of loudspeakers are the next-generation of its decade-old Aria 900 series. The new speakers has been integrated with a number of flagship technologies, including the TNF tweeter or Flax cone, and each model has an updated look and finish.
Price: $999 (center) — $5,998 (floorstanding/pair)
Audio Pro C20
Audio Pro’s C20 is a minimalist wireless speaker that can just about do it all. It supports Wi-Fi (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect) and Bluetooth streaming. It has an HDMI ARC input so you can use it as a miniature soundbar for your TV, and it has a built-in MM phono stage for connecting a turntable.
Price: $550
TCL QD Mini LED (QM891G)
The TCL QM891G is a 115-inch mini-LED with 20,000 local dimming zones and peak brightness of 5,000 nits. At nearly 10 feet from corner to corner, it’s the company’s largest mini-LED to date and can rival the screen size created by a projector.
Price: TBD
Satechi SM1 Slim
This is Satechi’s first-ever mechanical keyboard. It has an aluminum enclosure, backlit keys, removable keycaps and is decked out with brown switches. The SM1 Slim is compatible with both Mac and Windows PCs, and it can connect to up to four devices at the same time.
Price: $100
Samsung S95D OLED TV (2024)
This is a refreshed version of Samsung’s flagship OLED TV, the S95D, and it has two big upgrades. First, it will get roughly 20 percent brighter. And second, it’ll have a new anti-glare coating to eliminate reflections when in brighter rooms.
Price: TBD
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
The Momentum Sports are sport-focused wireless earbuds with flagship-level sound and features, but they also pack integrated sensors for monitoring heart rate and body temperature. They’re also compatible with most of today’s popular training apps including Apple, Garmin, Strava, Peloton and Polar
Price: $300
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
The Accentum Plus are mid-range noise-canceling wireless headphones that fall between the company’s Accentum ($180) and flagship Momentum 4 Wireless ($350). The “Plus” models look mostly the same as their budget-friendly sibling, the Accentum, but they have more features, better ANC abilities and improved sound.
Price: $230
Hidizs ST2 Pro Digital IEMs
The Hidizs ST2 Pros Digital IEMs have a built-in DAC (ESS ES9281C PRO) and a USB-C connector, so you can plug them directly into your newest iPhone (or MacBook). They can play lossless audio files with support for PMC (up to 32-Bit/384kHz), DSD128 and MQA. And they have a mostly transparent design.
Price: TBD
JBL Live 3 Earbuds
JBL announced three different styles of noise-canceling wireless earbuds in its Live 3 series: the Live Buds 3 (earbuds), Live Beam 3 (stem, shown) and Live Flex 3 (open-ear). All three models have a charging case with a built-in display that allows you to control playback without opening your smartphone.
Price: $200
Klipsch Flexus Soundbars
Klipsch and Onkyo is partnering on two fairly affordable soundbars. The Flexus Core 100 is a 2.1-channel soundbar and the Flexus Core 200 is 3.1.2-channel soundbar — the latter of which has up-firing drivers for Dolby Atmos. Both soundbars connect to your TV via HDMI eARC and they both have built-in Bluetooth. They’re expected to be available in April 2024.
Price: $299 (Core 100); $449 (Core 200)
Sonus Faber Suprema
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Sonus Faber introduced its super high-end Suprema speaker system — totaling $750,000. The system consists of two main speaker columns, two subwoofers and an electronic crossover. Each speaker is made of a combo of carbon fiber, wood and aluminum, and the column loudspeakers have front panels made with genuine Italian leather.
Price: $750,000
EarFun Wave Pro
EarFun announced its first pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. They cost just $80 and promise deliver premium features like support for LDAC audio files and Bluetooth multi-point. Most impressively, they have a 55-hour battery life with ANC turned on.
Price: $80
LG 2024 OLED TVs
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LG announced its 2024 lineup of OLED TVs — there’s the G4, C4 and entry-level B4, which are successors to last year’s G3, C3 and B3, respectively. Each of the OLED TVs look similar to their predecessors, but boast improved variable refresh rates (up to 144Hz). The other big update is with the G4, which has a new AI processor that apparently offers 4x the performance of last year’s model.
Price: TBD (as well as availability)
Roku Pro Series TVs
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Last year, Roku released its first smart TVs. This year, it’s out to make more premium models — which is exactly what these Pro Series are. They feature a Mini LED display that delivers a better picture with improved contrast and brightness. It also has a more premium build and a superior built-in speaker system. They’ll come in 55-, 65- and 75-inch models, all available this spring.
Price: Less than $1,500
Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16
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Dell is shaking up its flagship line of XPS laptops for 2024. Specifically, it’s introducing new 14-inch and 16-inch models to replace last year’s XPS Plus and 15-inch and 17-inch XPS models, respectively. The new XPS models are bigger than their predecessors, but also pack longer-lasting batteries and Intel Core Ultra processors. All are configurable with OLED displays and will be available this spring.
Price: $1,699+ (XPS 14); $,1,899+ (XPS 16)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
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JLab, best known for its super affordable wireless earbuds, announced its most premium pair of noise-canceling headphones. The JLab JBuds Lux ANC have 40mm drivers and an excellent battery life (up to 40 hours with ANC on). At just $80, they promise to be among the most affordable over-ear noise-canceling headphones you can buy. They’ll be available in late February.
Price: $80
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
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The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is a 32-inch gaming monitor. It has a flat — not curved — 4K OLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a super-fast 240Hz refresh rate. It is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified, comes with a number of new-age ports (including two HDMI 2.1 ports) and features Samsung’s built-in Smart TV OS, so you can stream shows when not connected to your computer.
Price: TBD
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6
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At 27 inches, the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) is the smallest of Samsung’s gaming monitors. The G6 is a flat OLED monitor, like the G8. It has a lesser 144op resolution display but packs an incredibly fast 360Hz refresh rate. It also is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified and comes with several new-age ports (including two HDMI 2.1 ports).
Price: TBD