This story is part of NBC Selected’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches.
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We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about.
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Footwear, apparel and accessories launches
Rothy’s used almost a decade of customer feedback to design the third iteration of The Point flat, a customer favorite women’s shoe.
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It now has a sleeker silhouette due to its refined shape and lower V-shaped topline, and it
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’s more comfortable and supportive with the addition of Achilles cushioning and a redesigned heel — these features help prevent rubbing while keeping your feet in place, according to the brand.
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Hulken’s rolling tote is an NBC Selected staff-favorite product, and the brand just released a wheel-less bag.
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It has wide straps you can hold or put over your shoulder, and there’s a small internal pocket with a zipper that’s ideal for wallets, keys, phones and more.
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Daphne, Paige DeSorbo’s loungewear brand, just came out with the Ribbed Collection, a suite of new styles for your fall.
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Pieces are made with soft, breathable, textured fabric that toes the line between stretchy and structured, letting you feel cozy while looking pulled together.
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The Ribbed Collection includes five styles: the En Route Turtleneck, Sky Cardigan, Jet Lag Pant, Elsewhere Tank and Layover Cardigan.
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More notable apparel and footwear launches
- Cupcakes by CAKES Body
- Hill House Home Meadow & Mount and Berkley Square Collections
- Kizik New Freedom Hike Boot
- Land’s End Clear Pocket Tote
- Spanx BoostUp RunClub Collection and Booty Boost Wide Leg Pant
- Thigh Society WhispAir Cooling Underwear
- Ugg Women’s Uptowner Collection: Uptowner Tall Boot, Uptowner Biker Boot and Uptowner Short Boot
Tech launches
The AirPods 5 have up to 1.5 times stronger noise cancellation compared to previous models, according to the brand, as well as dynamic head tracking and adaptive audio that automatically switches between active noise cancellation and transparency modes.
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The earbuds have an IP57 rating for dust, sweat, and water resistance.
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They also offer hands-free Siri access and real-time Live Translation, with up to 4 hours of battery life.
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You can buy the AirPods 5 with a standard or wireless charging case.
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NBC Selected senior editor Shalwah Evans tried out the AirPods 5 after receiving a pair from the brand and immediately noticed that the open earbuds fit more comfortably than previous models.
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“I feel like the opening of my ear canal is tiny and a lot of buds just don’t fit well, so I was pleasantly surprised that these pods with no rubber tip didn’t budge,” she says.
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“I also love how crisp the ambient sound is when ANC is turned off, which is a huge plus for when I’m walking my dog and need to be aware of my surroundings crossing busy streets.”
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Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro looks similar to the previous model, but it has the brand’s new A20 Pro chip and is built on a 2-nanometer process, along with a variable-aperture 48-megapixel main camera for better low-light and depth control.
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The biggest difference is screen size — the Pro has a 6.3-inch screen compared to the Max’s 6.9-inch screen — and battery life (24 hours versus 30, respectively).
Additionally, Apple announced that it’s releasing its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo.
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Pre-orders start on October 16.
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Apple’s Series 12 Watch pairs a redesigned Health Sensing System and new S11 chip with much more frequent monitoring — think background heart rate readings every five seconds and HRV checks up to every five minutes, 60 times more often than the Series 11, according to the brand.
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All of this is analyzed to provide you with a new morning readiness score based on activity, vitals and sleep.
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There are also new AI features tied to the updated Siri, including Live Rewind, which replays the last 15 seconds of audio, and Siri Recap, which summarizes conversations the watch hears (you program this feature).
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The smartwatch comes in eight finishes, including two ceramic options.
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Sony updated three of its popular over-ear headphones with enhanced features and new colors: The WH-CH530 is the most budget-friendly at under $100, while the WH-CH730N and WH-1000XM4C are pricier, but still under $300.
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They reduce noise, and the brand increased their battery life to 55 hours while improving call quality.
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“The sound on these is surprisingly exceptional considering there’s no active noise canceling,” says Evans, who tried them at a recent press event for the brand.
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It has effective noise-cancelling technology, increased battery life up to 50 hours, a foldable design and customizable audio settings via the brand’s app.
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Finally, the WH-1000XM4 is the highest-priced model with the most advanced features.
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Also foldable, they have the best noise-cancelling technology and audio quality.
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It’s also worth noting that Sony has an upcoming collaboration with Hello Kitty.
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The brand hasn’t announced details yet, but you can sign up here to find out when information drops.
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The Camp Snap 110 D has a retro ‘70s look and is ideal for those wanting to go analog, as it’s a screen-free, slim point-and-shoot camera.
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It has five built-in filters, the brand’s fastest shutter yet, a lockable memory door and a 4GB card that can hold approximately 2,000 photos, according to Camp Snap.
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The rechargeable camera also comes with a charging cable you can use to transfer media to your computer.
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The camera is available for pre-order now and will ship in late October.
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JBL’s Cove speaker lineup aims to bring whole-home audio to every space.
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The Cove M1 suits everyday listening and is perhaps the most versatile of the lineup.
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The compact Wi-Fi home speaker delivers ultra-wide, detailed sound via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming.
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It supports whole-home audio through the JBL One app and the brand’s “Music Follows Me” technology, which lets listeners move their music or TV audio from room to room with a press of a button.
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…and 70 more, not listed.
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