If you’re on the hunt for the most exciting new gadgets, you’re in luck. Finding them isn’t hard when you know exactly where to look (hint: right here).
This month, my Latest and Greatest picks from Best Buy Canada are about upgrading your next phone, or finding new tools to create your own content. Plus, I also feature the uniquely retro-looking Nothing Headphone (1) and the first-ever colour Kindle Colorsoft, which are all available now at Best Buy. Discover your next favourite tech and check out our featured list.
Google Pixel 10 Pro
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL return with familiar design language and Super Actua displays—6.3 inches for the standard Pro and 6.8 inches for the Pro XL—all with brighter visibility. The bigger leap is in software as both Pro models lean deeper into AI driven by the new Tensor G5 chip.
Camera hardware appears largely unchanged from last year’s Pixel 9 Pro models, but the telephoto lens supports up to 100x Pro Res Zoom, with on-device AI optimizing the finer details. I just think the jury’s still out on how consistently clean results will be. Google Gemini will be all over these phones, but one of the standouts is Camera Coach to help you frame and take better photos with real-time advice. Other AI features, like Magic Cue, Auto Best Take, Ask Photos, and 50MP Portrait mode add to the mix.
Both phones will also support Pixelsnap, Google’s first built-in magnetic accessory system that works a lot like Apple’s MagSafe, letting you attach chargers, stands, grips, wallets, lights, and more.
Nothing Headphone (1)
Available only at Best Buy, Nothing Headphone (1) has a signature aesthetic that turns heads. Even with their unique look, these headphones are surprisingly comfortable in light of being a bit heavier than others. You can use them with any device that plays music, though you’ll want to go through the Nothing X app to tailor a few things to your liking, like custom EQ settings, multipoint connectivity, and over-ear detection.
It features LDAC support, wired playback options, and customizable sound profiles via the app to help deliver an excellent listening experience. The physical button controls are unique and intuitive, and ANC performance is solid in most situations, boosted by the snug fit and impressive passive isolation. Battery life is strong, reaching up to 35 hours depending on usage, so plenty for daily wear or travel.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, the Cover Screen has grown again. Now measuring 4.1 inches, it stretches across nearly the entire front panel, wrapping around the rear camera lenses. All the additional visibility for widgets and quick actions now get extra real estate to throw more at you without having to flip the phone open. Not to mention it makes framing rear camera group selfies even easier.
The device itself is slightly thinner, wider, and taller, making room for a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED display (2520 x 1080) when unfolded. This is the first time Samsung increased the Flip’s main screen size since launching the original model in 2020. It’s a wise move because it makes the phone feel a little more conventional when unfolded. The battery also sees a modest bump, though camera hardware remains otherwise untouched, so don’t expect much better photos.
DJI Osmo 360
This is DJI’s first attempt at a 360-degree action camera, and it’s a good debut for the Osmo 360. It’s equipped with dual 1-inch HDR sensors that fully utilize the frame for 360-degree capture, so you can realistically record 8K video at 30fps for up to 100 minutes straight—all courtesy of efficient power management and thermal design. You can also do 6K at 60fps and 4K at 100fps modes, plus capture 120-megapixel still photos, adding to an eclectic content creation package. That’s all on top of DJI’s own HorizonSteady and RockSteady image stabilization tech, along with subject tracking via the DJI Mimo app.
With roughly 13.5 stops of dynamic range and f/1.9 aperture, it’s built for changing environments and longer shoots. Not to mention that it’s pretty rugged, and when paired with the Extended Carbon Fibre Selfie Stick, it creates perspectives that seem almost surreal. You get about 105GB of usable space to store content, with the added option to add a microSD card for more. Just budget extra for a wireless mic system to improve the audio situation.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
Finally, a Kindle with some colour. The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is the brand’s first eReader with a colour display, going beyond the monochrome look Kindles have always been known for. That means you can read magazines, graphic novels, comic books, and children’s books on the 7-inch glare-free E Ink display with enhanced colour contrast and resolution. Granted, we’re not talking the kind of rich colours you’d see in tablets or phones, but enough depth to make content look and feel different.
The rest of the proverbial picture looks about the same on this device. The Colorsoft supports adjustable warm light, customizable font settings, and Bluetooth for audiobook listening. It’s still legible in bright sunlight, and you’re welcome to take it to the pool or hot tub thanks to its IPX8 water-resistant design. Note that the Colorsoft Signature Edition adds auto-adjustable front lighting, Qi wireless charging, and double the storage at 32GB. There’s also a Colorsoft Kids Edition that looks a lot like the base model.
Dyson Piston Cordless Vacuum
The Dyson Piston Cordless Vacuum takes the company’s pedigree for suction and cleaning by going after pets, long hair, and allergy concerns. This is largely driven by Dyson’s Hyperdymium 900W motor, which delivers an impressive 315 Air Watts of suction, making it the company’s most powerful cordless model thus far. The best part is it can actually last longer in spite of the brute force, going for up 70 minutes of runtime on a single charge.
Making these improvements clearer is a set of tools to do the job. The All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head adapts suction and brush speed based on floor type, with soft fibres to protect hard surfaces. The LED light up front helps illuminate dust and debris you might otherwise miss. And since they’re all going into the vacuum’s dustbin, it helps that Dyson made a new one in the form of the CleanCompaktor, which compresses everything to hold 3x more inside. Paired with a sealed five-stage HEPA filtration system, the Piston is right at home in homes where allergens and pet hair are a daily struggle.
For a different version, check out the Piston Animal Submarine.
HyperX QuadCast 2 USB microphone
The HyperX QuadCast 2 may have gamers in mind, but it caters just as much to streamers and content creators, too. Hence, it sticks with the RGB lighting, tap-to-mute sensor, four selectable polar patterns, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, onboard shock mount, and desk stand. It just looks better—and more professional—now because of the aluminum design, though you may find the mic’s actual size divisive if you’re going for a certain look.
It also gets a needed upgrade to support high-resolution studio-quality recording at 24‑bit/96 kHz, so you can count on clearer and more nuanced audio. That also means passing on more control over to you while using it by way of the multifunction knob to control mic gain, playback volume, and levels. Plus, you can seamlessly switch between polar patterns without much fuss. HyperX redesigned the detachable shock mount to make it easy to remove, ensuring it’s compatible with universal mounts.
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