All the Gear We Loved in September
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Cully WrightEyeing the Future, Snap Debuts Two New Styles of Spectacles
At first, Snap’s latest camera-enabled Snap Spectacles don’t look unlike shades you might wear otherwise, until you press record and a ring of LEDs light up around the camera on the side. Since earlier this summer, Snapchat now allows you to export your HD-only videos and stills in square and horizontal formats. You can also auto-save Snaps to your phone’s camera roll. Snap’s investment into hardware after the mass exodus from its social app leads us to wonder: How, exactly, does Snap envision its future? Read the full story here.
Native InstrumentsDigital DJs Have New Ways to 'Spin' Their Tracks
Native Instruments is releasing redesigned versions of its popular hardware controllers for DJs. The flagship of the new series is the Kontrol S4 ($899) designed with all of the pro-level features top-tier DJs would need. The refresh adds some haptic feedback to the motorized jog wheels to more closely recreate the feel of real turntables. The smaller Kontrol S2 ($299) lacks some of the advanced features found in the S4, but it’s still an attractive choice for beginners. It’s USB powered, so you can plug it into a laptop and not worry about AC power while you bring the house down. Read the full story here.
Elijah Nouvelage/ReutersiOS 12 Has Arrived—Here's What to Expect
Turns out you can teach an old iPhone new tricks. The iOS 12 update introduces a slew of new features, from screen-time management tools to smarter Siri functions. iOS 12’s built-in Measure app uses augmented reality tech to help you find the dimensions of stationary objects. The new layout of Photos is more organized, too. Remember the dark days, when group chats crowded your lock screen? Now, lock screen notifications are grouped together automatically after a few have accumulated. Welcome to the new world. Read the rest of the story here.
AppleThe iPhone Xr Is a Bigger, Cheaper, More Colorful iPhone
The iPhone Xr passes the Goldilocks test of iPhones—it’s not too big, not too small, and at $749, its price point is just right. The Xr keeps the same form factor that last year’s iPhone X introduced, but with a 6.1-inch diagonal display. While the Xs and Xs Max have glossy OLED displays, the Xr sticks with LCD. The iPhone Xr comes with the same A12 Bionic chip that graces its more expensive cousins, meaning you get the same computational might. And who could resist all of the pretty colors it comes in? Read the full story here.
Rothy'sWith an Eco-Friendly Sneaker, Rothy’s Treads on New Ground
Rothy’s—the brand known for its eye-catching flats made from recycled water bottles—announced its latest offering: a machine-washable slip-on sneaker. The Sneaker is made from the same sustainable materials as the other shoes. Its color selection is impressive, too, boasting vivid hues like teal and electric lemon. After all, according to Rothy’s creative director Erin Dempsey Lowenberg, the appeal of a Rothy’s shoe isn’t just that you’ll save the planet: “It’s that you’ll look beautiful.” Read the full story here.
GilletteGillette’s New Heated Razor Sharpens Your Shave
Gillette’s new Heated Razor adds a “warming bar” that keeps its cartridge toasty throughout your shave. With the push of a button, it takes less than a second to heat the warming bar to either 113 or 122 degrees Fahrenheit. At $150, this razor is unabashedly priced for a premium crowd. But the Heated Razor gives the shaving industry something it hasn't seen in a while: innovation. Read the full story here.
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