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Smart glasses are a thing these days, too. Jlab Audio recently introduced its new Jlab JBuds Frames ($49), a device that discretely attaches to a user’s glasses to provide wireless stereo audio on the go. “The JBuds Frames consist of two independently operating Blue- tooth wireless audio devices, which
include 16mm drivers that produce sound that can only be heard by the wearer, not by others,” according to crn.com. “In addition, the device can easily be detached and mounted on other frames when needed.”
For a next-level experience in eye- wear, “virtual reality might be taking
its time to have its ‘iPhone moment,’ but it is still very much the next big thing when it comes to the coolest tech gadgets,” spy.com notes, “and there is not a single VR device that flashes that promise more than the Oculus Quest 2 ($349).” Without the need for a pow- erful computer or special equipment,
users can simply strap the Quest 2 to their head, pick up the controllers, and move freely in VR space thanks to its inside-out technology, which uses cameras on the outside of the headset to track movement. “In a time where
we don’t have many places to escape to, the Oculus Quest 2 offers up an infi- nite number of destinations ... even if they’re only virtual.”
Another way to escape into another world — albeit one requiring more effort — is the Peloton Bike+ (from $2,495). “Peloton’s updated bike boasts a lus- trous, 24-inch-wide screen and a game- changing multi-grip handlebar that lets you always find comfortable position,” menshealth.com notes. “And the best feature just may be auto-follow, which automatically shifts the resistance when the instructor calls for it. Translation: no escape from tough workouts.”
Speaking of devices with health benefits, the Polar Verity Sense opti- cal heart monitor ($90) can be worn on the arm or temple (for swimming). “It’s designed for people who don’t necessarily wear a wrist-bound fitness tracker or smartwatch, or are doing an exercise that isn’t very friendly to wrist jewelry, like martial arts, swimming, dancing or boxing,” gearpatrol.com notes. “It’s a nifty accessory for people who use Polar Flow, Polar’s free fitness and training app, or wear one of the company’s smartwatches.”
Meanwhile, gear- patrol.com is also high on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 ($250), the next-generation version of its well- reviewed video door- bell — and it adds two big upgrades. “First,
it adds a new radar sensor that enables new 3D motion detec-
tion and bird’s-eye-view features; this allows it to better detect and even cre- ate a top-down map of the movement taking place in front of your door. And, secondly, the camera has an improved field of view so that it can capture the delivery person’s entire body — head to toe — when they drop off a package.”
Finally, are you looking for great sound for home entertainment?
With Sonos Arc ($799), users can “get immersive audio that can fill an entire house in one slim, sleek, ultra-versatile package,” menshealth.com notes. “A whopping 11 drivers power Sonos’ newest soundbar, fueling a surround- sound experience that delivers in all situations, whether you’re playing Halo or watching Avengers: Endgame.” u
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