Conventional camera It’s hard to believe, but we’ve officially crossed the halfway point of 2025. That slightly unnerving milestone is a perfect moment to reflect on the tech we’ve spent countless hours testing over the past six months and ask a simple question – which new products have impressed us the most this year?

Our team of experts, covering everything from audio and smartphones to computing, Conventional camera, TVs, fitness gadgets, and smart home tech, have shared their picks below. Has AI put an end to hardware innovation? Judging by the selections below, the answer is a resounding ‘no’. While some familiar names appear (we see you, Nintendo Switch 2), there are also daring new releases from brands like Honor, Motorola, and Sigma.

Cutting-edge innovation often comes with a hefty price tag, but we’ve also highlighted the best-value releases, including chargers, smart glasses, and smartwatches. If you’re looking for a clear snapshot of 2025’s tech landscape so far, this roundup has you covered.

The Sigma BF defies countless conventional camera design rules, making it seem destined to fail – yet it has become one of the most discussed cameras of the year. Constructed from a single piece of metal, this high-end, minimalist full-frame Conventional camera with tactile controls showcases some of the most daring design choices ever, earning it comparisons to something Apple might have created.

During my several weeks testing the BF, the experience was a rollercoaster: its smooth as a part of Conventional camera, almost featureless body is oddly tricky to hold, the controls epitomize minimalism, and it lacks a viewfinder, tilt or swivel screen, meaningful connectivity, a memory card slot (which is worrying), and in-body stabilization.

If you need a new phone charger, the Anker Nano Charger 45W is an outstanding choice. It delivers more than enough power to enable fast charging on top iPhone and Samsung models and even comes bundled with a 6-foot USB-C cable.

What really sets this charger apart is how incredibly compact and lightweight it is, despite its high power output. Thanks to GaN technology, due to Conventional camera Anker has created a charger that can quickly power up your devices while remaining small enough to fit into tight spaces at home or on the move.

When you want to carry it around, the foldable prongs make it easy to tuck into your pocket or bag—super handy. With a list price of just $34.99 / £24.99 (roughly AU$50), the Anker Nano Charger 45W offers phenomenal value. Additionally, the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station 3-in-1 Foldable Pad deserves a shout-out as a cleverly designed, palm-sized wireless charger that has been a travel favorite since its release.

While it’s only a slight upgrade over the OnePlus Watch 2, the company’s 2025 model delivers the finest Wear OS experience currently available.

The Watch 3 is aimed at those who want a stylish smartwatch with some fitness features, and it largely achieves that goal. One of its standout qualities is battery life – in our testing, it lasted an impressive four and a half days, even with multiple GPS-based workouts.

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We also found it performs exceptionally well for running and provides accurate sleep tracking. This watch clearly isn’t for Apple enthusiasts or anyone who prefers lighter watches, and we did notice some limitations with swim-tracking. But for anyone seeking a top-tier Wear OS smartwatch, this is it – and a smaller variant is set to release on July 8.

Of Roborock’s new 2025 lineup of robotic vacuums, the Saros Z70—with its large mechanical arm—naturally drew the most attention. While the technology is undeniably impressive, in our testing we found the Z70’s quieter siblings to be more practically useful. The Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R are a strong duo, each bringing slightly different features to the table, yet both are equally remarkable.

Roborock is widely regarded as one of the leading robot vacuum brands, and these models highlight the latest advancements in its technology. Both provide precise navigation, powerful suction, sophisticated object recognition, and charging docks that handle nearly all maintenance automatically while maintaining a sleek appearance.

The standout feature, however, is their ability to reach low-clearance areas. This might not sound thrilling at first, but it allows them to clean spots that taller robots can’t, like the often-neglected space beneath your sofa. There are additional minor distinctions—which we explore in our detailed Roborock Saros 10 vs 10R comparison—but both are impressive enough to share the title of the best robot vacuums of 2025 so far.

If you feel smartphones have grown monotonous, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is here to change that. It breaks away from the typical glass slab design, featuring distinctive touches like a wood finish option, while offering top-tier performance.

This year, it finally packs a robust processor – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite – which powers many of today’s leading Android devices. Closing its flip design provides a remarkably satisfying way to end a call, too.

The Razr Ultra 2025 boasts a stunning 7-inch main display (the largest you’ll find outside tablet-style foldables), and even the secondary screen outpaces any iPhone panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. Naturally, all this comes with a high price tag. But aside from the cost, Motorola’s flagship proves that foldable phones no longer have to involve compromises.

The Jura J10 is a high-end bean-to-cup coffee machine that consistently delivers expertly brewed hot and cold coffee, and creates some of the finest latte macchiatos I’ve ever tasted.

The espresso is full-bodied and flavorful, and the automatic milk frother can craft various textures depending on the beverage you select. Simply pick your drink from the menu, and the J10 handles the rest. For cold brew, it allows the freshly ground coffee to pre-infuse, then pushes cold water through it under high pressure, capturing the smooth, mellow taste of coffee left to steep in the fridge overnight.

Finally, it finishes with perfectly frothed milk, which can be flavored with your preferred syrup. It’s not inexpensive, but if budget isn’t a concern, this is easily the best coffee machine launched this year.

The newest models in SteelSeries’ Apex Pro lineup had a lot to live up to, considering the 2023 TKL version is still widely regarded as the ultimate gaming keyboard for customization. However, the latest generation doesn’t disappoint—particularly the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3, which I consider the standout option.

It’s crafted to exceptionally high standards, featuring a sturdy yet lightweight frame, while the double-shot PBT keycaps deliver a premium feel exactly as expected. The analog switches perform flawlessly, providing a seamless experience.

While the Apex Pro series is undeniably pricey, the Mini is the most affordable option due to its compact form, yet the layout feels complete thanks to the abundance of shortcut keys. For anyone seeking the ultimate analog gaming experience, this keyboard is a top choice.

The Xreal One Pro AR smart glasses stand out above any other pair we’ve tested, offering a glimpse of what Android XR glasses might deliver in 2026.

Like other AR glasses on the market, these Xreal specs can connect to a compatible smartphone, PC, or gaming console and project a massive virtual display—up to 171 inches—featuring crisp 120Hz full-HD visuals thanks to its 700-nit Sony OLED screen.

What sets these glasses apart, though, is their new optical system. The prism, which reflects the OLED display into your vision, is not only more compact but also delivers a sharper image with a wider field of view. This innovative hardware makes the Xreal One Pro an exceptional pair of glasses and easily the best smart glasses we’ve tried this year. (Hamish Hector, Senior Staff Writer, News)

Do we go for the February release Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, a highly anticipated update that finally added heart-rate tracking to Apple’s subsidiary earbuds? Or maybe the May-launched Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones, or Nothing’s debut set, the Headphone (1), which barely made it into this roundup on July 1?

After careful thought, we’re picking neither and instead highlighting open-fit earbuds—a category that’s surged 600% since last year (thanks for that stat, Huawei). Historically, open designs struggled with bass since they don’t fully cover the ear or form an in-ear seal.

What impressed us most in our full Honor Earbuds Open review was that the sound quality was so good, we completely forgot we were wearing open-style earbuds. And if you assumed open designs couldn’t offer strong noise cancellation, think again. (Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor)

In recent years, Apple’s iPads haven’t undergone major transformations, with only minor upgrades appearing in each new generation. The 2025 iPad Air mostly follows this pattern, but the introduction of Apple’s own M3 chip makes it arguably the top tablet for most users.

Its 11-inch screen provides ample room for tasks ranging from scrolling through numerous websites to streaming movies during a commute or creating digital artwork. The M3 processor, also featured in some MacBook Air models (though not the absolute newest), delivers more performance than most people are likely to need.

Pair it with accessories such as the Magic Keyboard, and it can even function as a lightweight laptop alternative, particularly when using cloud-based applications and software. Overall, this is currently the best tablet available in 2025, and we don’t anticipate that changing anytime soon.