Xiaomi, the Chinese tech juggernaut known for smartphones and smart home gadgets, has officially unleashed its YU7 SUV onto the world’s most cutthroat EV market. In a dazzling launch event in Beijing, Xiaomi didn’t just introduce a new vehicle—it threw down the gauntlet to Tesla’s Model Y, securing a staggering 289,000 orders in just 60 minutes. Yes, you read that right: 289,000 orders in an hour, outpacing the 200,000 orders reported in the first three minutes.
In a world where action cameras like GoPro and Insta360’s own X5 dominate the adrenaline-fueled vlogging scene, the humble smartphone gimbal often feels like the overlooked middle child of content creation gear. But Insta360’s latest release, the Flow 2, is here to demand attention. Priced at a wallet-friendly $109.99, this foldable, AI-powered smartphone stabilizer aims to bring pro-level video production to the masses.
Roland’s Mood Pan (MN-10) is a wild mashup of electronic hand percussion, Bluetooth speaker, and meditation tool, built to carve out a slice of calm through sound. Known for ruling the electronic music gear scene, Roland’s crafted a portable ASMR buddy that’s as intriguing as it is soothing.
Mercedes-AMG just revealed a monster that might make even die-hard petrolheads rethink their stance. The Concept AMG GT XX, a 1,341-horsepower electric hypercar, fuses Formula 1-grade tech with a design that looks like it zoomed out of TRON: Ares. This four-door sedan, a sneak peek at AMG’s first production EV slated for 2026, isn’t here to play nice with the Porsche Taycan or Lucid Air Sapphire—it’s out to crush them.
The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum keeps your home clean, without the hassle, and you can get one for $297.99 shipped, originally $599.99. Start with the self-emptying base, a feature that elevates the Shark AI Ultra from a mere vacuum to a low-maintenance cleaning partner. Shark’s bagless design holds up to 60 days of debris, meaning you might only deal with it every couple of months. Product page.
Koenigsegg has churned out vehicles that push the boundaries, and now, with the $5.2-million Sadair’s Spear, they’ve gone and obliterated them. Built on the underpinnings of the already bonkers Jesko, this track-focused hypercar, still legal for the streets, is a limited-run masterpiece that’s as rare as it is ferocious.
Insta360, the company that redefined action cameras, just crashed the audio party with the Mic Air—a wireless microphone so tiny it could hide in your pocket like spare change. At just 7.9 grams and $49.99, this little champ is gunning for DJI’s wireless mic crown. With a 10-hour battery, 48kHz/24-bit audio, and tight integration with Insta360’s X5 and Flow Series, the Mic Air proves Insta360’s not afraid to play outside its sandbox.
