This Week’s Best Tech: AR Glasses, AI Cleaner – Without a doubt, the Nintendo Switch 2’s official launch announcement has been the most significant piece of technology news this week. We finally found out when it will be out: June 5. We also got a better look at some of its designs, like the 7.9-inch 4K OLED screen, the magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and the extra mouse functions.
In case you still think that’s way too long to wait to buy your next big piece of tech, we’re here at Future Labs to help you find the most exciting stuff we’ve been trying this week. All of this week’s most interesting reviews are here for you to enjoy. They range from the most interesting smart glasses we’ve ever tried to Samsung’s new AI-powered vacuum cleaner.
RayNeo Air 3s Review
Based on TechRadar testing, the RayNeo Air 3s are, without a doubt, the best budget smart glasses currently available.
Their dual micro-OLED screen has vivid colors and strong contrast, albeit it may look a little washed out in brighter environments. You won’t need your headphones right away thanks to the glasses’ quad-speaker arrangement, which provides a nice, rounded sound.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Lightweight and comfortable | No background dimming feature |
| Decent sound quality | Only supports 1080p resolution |
| Budget-friendly | Requires external device to run |
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Review
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is a great stick cleaner, but it’s very, very expensive. It has great power and did great in most of our cleaning tests.
It’s also a dream to use because it’s easy to move around and has an auto-empty dock. The price is high, but it works just as well as or better than most of the best portable vacuums.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Powerful suction performance | Price is hard to justify |
| Ergonomic and easy to handle | Some smart features are unreliable |
| Convenient self-emptying dock | Hair tends to tangle in the brush heads |
| Difficult to maneuver on carpet |
Blink Video Doorbell and Sync Module 2 Review
An investment in a video doorbell is money well spent if you want to know who’s at your door or monitor deliveries.
With the Blink Video Doorbell and Sync Module 2—which has 256GB of local storage—and its combined price of $69.99 / £59, this calculation becomes much easier.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Simple setup process | Extra features require a paid subscription |
| Runs on battery – no wiring needed | Replacement lithium batteries can be pricey |
| Small and easy to handle | Lacks a built-in chime |
Potensic Atom 2 Review
Potensic Atom 2 is a drone that weighs less than 250 grams and has a lot of great features. It can record normal and HDR video at up to 30 frames per second and up to 4K resolution.
It can also record slow-motion and time-lapse video. The camera can be controlled manually or automatically, and AI Quickshots and AI Track make it easy to film a specific topic.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High-speed performance with strong power | No exposure histogram is available |
| Premium design with robust features | 48MP and 8K images only available in JPEG format |
| Impressive subject tracking capabilities | Impressive subject-tracking capabilities |
Onyx Boox Palma 2 Review
Onyx Boox Palma 2 has a shape that is pretty much unique for an e-reader if you don’t count how much it looks like its predecessor.
The 6-inch screen, which has a 2:1 aspect ratio, fits as snugly in a pocket as a smartphone. It has speakers, a microphone, and a rear camera already built in. You have to include its level of originality alone to say it’s one of the top e-readers.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Sleek, updated user interface | New processor offers no noticeable speed boost |
| Ideal compact size for reading on the go | The new processor offers no noticeable speed boost |
| Long-lasting battery performance | Price is high compared to other eReaders |
Conclusion
This Week’s Best Tech: The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal may have been the biggest tech news this week, but it wasn’t the only highlight. From the budget-friendly RayNeo Air 3s smart glasses to Samsung’s powerful AI vacuum, we’ve tested some impressive gear. The Blink Video Doorbell offers great value, the Potensic Atom 2 drone packs pro features into a compact form, and the Onyx Boox Palma 2 redefines what an e-reader can be. Plenty of exciting tech to check out while we count down to June 5!