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The TDM Neo, unveiled at CES 2026, is a headphone that twists and folds into a Bluetooth speaker using magnets and a flexible headband. After CES buzz, awards, and a Kickstarter that beat its funding goal, a reviewer who tested the device for two weeks found the transforming mechanism impressive but raised doubts about whether the hybrid design delivers strong performance in both modes.
Brick has released the Brick Night, a $129 device that automatically blocks selected phone apps using Bluetooth when a user enters a designated room, such as a bedroom. Unlike the original $59 Brick, which requires tapping the phone against the device via NFC, the Night version works passively within a configurable zone up to 25 feet by 25 feet and supports multiple users with individual settings.
Brick, maker of the phone-blocking device Brick, released a new product called Brick Night that automatically blocks selected apps once a phone enters a user-defined bedroom space, using Bluetooth signal strength to detect proximity. Users set custom app-blocking modes and time windows in the Brick app, and apps unblock automatically when the phone leaves the space. The device is battery-powered with batteries lasting at least two years, works with both iOS and Android, and can be shared by multiple users in one bedroom.
Amazon is selling the TOZO A1 wireless earbuds for $13.96, a 30% discount off their regular price. The earbuds include Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, IPX5 water resistance, and companion app controls for adjusting equalizer settings.
Amazon has reduced the price of Skullcandy's Push 720 Open earbuds by $50, bringing them down to $99.99. The open-ear earbuds support multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and offer up to 30 hours of total battery life.
Google's latest Android 17 beta lets users require authentication before changing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data, or Airplane Mode from the lock screen. Previously these toggles could be altered by anyone with physical access to a locked device, without entering a passcode.
The Lenovo Yoga Silent Mouse is currently selling on Amazon at a 21% discount, bringing its price below $22. The device is a full-size, ambidextrous mouse designed with quieter clicks and supports pairing with up to three devices via Bluetooth.
Sony has discounted its ULT Tower 7 party speaker to $548, a $102 reduction from its regular price, in what the deal listing describes as its lowest price yet. Other models in the ULT line, including the Tower 6 and Field 7, are also discounted as part of the same sale.
Spotify users have long reported music starting automatically in their cars even after disabling the 'Start music automatically' toggle in Android Auto. Spotify's support team says the issue often stems from connected Bluetooth devices sending a 'play' command upon reconnecting, rather than from the app itself. There is no single fix, though toggling settings, unpairing Bluetooth devices, or removing Spotify from Android Auto can sometimes help.
Amazon is selling Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 wireless earbuds at a 37% discount, saving buyers $47 off the regular price. The earbuds feature adaptive active noise cancellation, Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and up to 48 hours of total battery life with the charging case.
Amazon is currently selling Bose's newly released Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar at a 23% discount, cutting $254 off its price. The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos surround sound and includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity along with a speech-enhancement feature.
Japanese audio maker Final has opened preorders for the Porta, on-ear Bluetooth headphones built from a single piece of wire that weigh just 40 grams. The $80 headphones offer up to eight hours of battery life via a 57mAh cell, Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC codecs, no active noise cancellation, and an IPX4 water-resistance rating. They ship October 23rd in black or orange, sold through Final's own store with no current US Amazon listing.