What’s new — page 10

AI

It scored zero on these robot tasks, now it aces them, and it’s working a Mercedes-Benz line

Deals·$54.99

7 of the best Singles’ Day deals worth buying before 11.11 ends

Robotics

A robotic thumb that holds the cup while your fingers do the stirring

watch·$106

The curve died in 1975 because flat was cheaper, and this green dial brings it back

Bags

This sling opens flat like a book, and everything inside it moves

3d printing·$299

The purge pile is the problem: this printer deletes it with eight spare toolheads

Audio gear

Breggz Zohn 2 packs five drivers per earbud and finally looks the part

EDC·$135.00

Vosteed’s Raccoon TiSlim is 30% off, down to $94.50 for gift season

Automotive·$2,699.99

Massimo’s mini truck tops out at 28 mph, so owners started hot-rodding it

Audio gear·$279.00

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds drop to $279 at Amazon for early Black Friday

microphone

Maono’s PD500W Microphone Can Record Without a Computer

cell phone

Commodore’s Callback 8020 flip phone is official, and it blocks TikTok on purpose

BLUETTI

BLUETTI Elite 30 mini shrinks 288Wh into a 7.3-pound carry

EDC·$28.00

YETI’s Folds of Honor Veterans Day Ramblers are live with copper rims and two new designs

Bluetooth headphones·$399

Carl Pei demos the Headphone (1) Pro case himself in 14 seconds

Black Friday 2026

13 Craftsman tool deals up to 47% off at Amazon for early Black Friday

Coffee·$259.95

Four affordable Smeg coffee machines I’d buy over the expensive ones

luggage

Peak Design’s Roller Lite carry-on swallows more than the Roller Pro and costs less