The Best Tech Releases of the Week That Aren’t the PS5 or Xbox Series X

This has been another big week in tech. Both the next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series X and PS5, are out in the wild — but good luck finding a place where you can actually buy one. That said, there was also a big Apple event where the company announced the first computers with the new M1 chip, which promises huge performance and battery gains. But there was a lot more than just that.

Here’s what you should be aware of.

Leica Q2 Monochrom

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If you’re in the market for a crazy nice and crazy expensive black-and-white camera, check out the Leica Q2 Monochrom. It costs almost $6,000 and joins the company’s other black-and-white shooters, like the M Monochrom and M10 Monochrom. The Q2 Monochrom has a 47MP sensor and a fixed 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens, and the company claims it’s able to produce better images with more dynamic range than its Q2. But only in black and white, of course.

Price: $5,995

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MacBook Air with M1 Chip

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This is the first MacBook Air to be integrated with Apple’s M1 chip (instead of Intel’s chipsets). The new MacBook Air is significantly more power efficient than previous models, with a rated battery life of 15 hours of web browsing compared to the previous Air’s 11 hours. It also has no internal fans, which should make it completely silent.

Price: $999+

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MacBook Pro with M1 Chip

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The new 13-inch MacBook Pro also has performance enhancements over the previous 13-inch Pro. Apple claims the new model boasts battery life to give you 17 hours of web browsing (versus the 10 hours of its predecessor) — Apple claims that it’s the longest-lasting battery that its ever put in a laptop. The new Pro still has a built-in fan, so it won’t be as quiet as the new Air.

Price: $1,299+

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Mac Mini with M1 Chip

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The new Mac Mini looks very similar to the one that Apple has been selling for the last two years. It has two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, along with a headphone jack and an ethernet port. Apple claims that it’s able to support two external monitors or Apple’s fancy (and huge) Pro Display XDR. You can purchase it with 8GB of memory and 256GB of SSD or 8GB of memory with a 512GB SSD. The more hearty configuration costs an extra $200.

Price: $ 699

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Wyze Robot Vacuum

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Wyze, the company best known for its tiny and really affordable smart home cameras, has made a $199 robot vacuum to take on Roomba. The headline feature is its price, of course, but it’s also integrated with a LiDAR senor, similar to what’s in the iPhone 12 Pro models, which enables the vacuum to accurately measures distances and create a 3D map out your room. It should be able to navigate and clean your room without bumping into too many objects. It’s available for preorder now.

Price: $199

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Beoplay E8 Sport Rapha

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The Beoplay E8 Sport Rapha are new wireless earbuds for cyclists. They’re simply the B&O’s Beoplay E8 Sport wireless earbuds that have been badged with Rapha logos and signature pink flair — so they’re not exactly a “new” product — but if you’re a fan of Bang & and Olufsen and Rapha, these might be the perfect wireless earbuds for you.

Price: $350

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Plugable TBT3-UDZ Docking Station

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If you’re looking for a powerful docking station to anchor your work-from-home setup, Plugable makes some of the best. Its newest docking station, the TBT3-UDZ, is a beast. It has 14 different ports with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility, and it supports of to 100-watts with Power Delivery (PD) of passthrough power. It also can support up to two 4K external monitors.

Price: $299

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Grovemade Wood MagSafe Dock

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The Wood MagSafe Dock is essentially wooden coaster for your MagSafe charger. You still need to buy Apple’s MagSafe charger separately, but this thing will make it look darn nice.

Price: ~~$100~~ $80

https://grovemade.com/product/magsafe-dock/

Phiaton 900 Legacy Noise-Canceling Headphones

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The 900 Legacy is the Phiaton’s newest pair of noise-canceling headphones and they have two standout features. First is the carbon fiber design which just looks really cool (at least in my opinion). And secondly, they are rated for an incredible 43-hour battery life with active noise-cancellation turned on.

Price: $250

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Today’s Top Deals

Men’s Wicked Good Moccasins

L.L. Bean

$11 OFF (15%)

Whether you’re trekking from the bed to the bathroom or down the block for a quick bagel run, L.L. Bean’s Wicked Good Moccasins are, as the name implies, wicked good. They’re lined with luscious Australian merino sheepskin to keep your feet swaddled in a vessel of warmth, with a memory foam footbed and arch support.

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Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket

Backcountry

$60 OFF (30%)

Patagonia’s Nano Puff Jacket is one of its best — it’s light, packable and perhaps the most versatile layer one can own. While only two colors are on sale currently at Backcountry (Supply Green and Mango), the Nano Puff at 30 percent off is usually a deal to scoop up.

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Block Nomad Armchair

Burrow

$50 OFF (10%) with code DIBS

A rare discount on one of our favorite home goods brands. Burrow creates sturdy and comfortable upholstered furniture that ships within a week of ordering. Use code DIBS at checkout for 10% off.

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Autonomous ErgoChair 2

Autonomous

$80 OFF (19%)

The ErgoChair 2 features the mass-adjustability that’s needed in a chair you’ll sit in eight hours a day – the armrests move, the seat pan moves, the seat cushion moves and, perhaps most helpfully, the lumbar support slides up and down the spine of the chair. All this, in tandem with a mesh back and a wicked sub-$400 price point (now $80 off for a limited time), make Autonomous’ chair one of the best value buys there is.

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LL Bean 8 Inch Boot

$20 OFF (15%)

L.L. Bean boots are ideal for braving adverse conditions. They’re waterproof and durable — some are even lined — and they’ll handle any winter conditions; it features a stout rubber bottom and a hardy leather upper, which makes them ideal for winter’s inclement conditions. Take 15% off this boot and more for a limited time.

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Western Rise AT Slim Pant

Western Rise

Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link Tower Air Purifier Fan – Refurbished

eBay

$255 OFF (51%)

Able to identify and remove allergens emitted from family pets, the outdoors (yes, pollen), any bacteria or mold, various fumes from cooking or cleaning, nitrogen dioxide and more, the Pure Cool Tower Air Purifier Fan is absolutely ideal for those afflicted with allergy issues, or just anyone looking for cleaner air.

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Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk

Fully

$84 OFF (15%)

For years critics and consumers have praised the Jarvis Standing Desk, and for good reason: its stability, design and breadth of customization options make it a worthy investment for the home or office. For a limited time, take 15% off.

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Leica Q2 Monochrom

MacBook Air with M1 Chip

MacBook Pro with M1 Chip

Mac Mini with M1 Chip

Wyze Robot Vacuum

Beoplay E8 Sport Rapha

Plugable TBT3-UDZ Docking Station

Grovemade Wood MagSafe Dock

Phiaton 900 Legacy Noise-Canceling Headphones

Today’s Top Deals

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