The Verge’s 2024 summer gift guide: portable Bluetooth speakers, cameras, and more

Some of the latest gadgets and gizmos that have been recently reviewed include:

1. Blink Mini 2: An affordable security camera that offers basic essentials like motion alerts and two-way audio, along with improved low-light performance and a wider field of view than the original model.

2. Anker Soundcore Sleep A20: These passive earbuds are designed to help you get better rest by offering sound isolation features and a comfortable fit. They provide 14 hours of white noise playback and 10 hours of audio listening.

3. Withings ScanWatch Light: A refreshing smartwatch that has a battery life of weeks and features heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, and basic activity tracking.

4. iPad Pro (2024): The latest iPad Pro has meaningful upgrades including a gorgeous OLED display and a new M4 chipset, making it a great tool for artists of all skill levels.

5. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Powered by Meta AI, these glasses allow you to capture life's moments with an upgraded 12MP camera and five-mic system, while also providing hands-free voice calling.

6. Amazon Echo Hub: This all-in-one solution for controlling your smart home features an ad-free touchscreen panel and serves as a smart home hub that works with Zigbee, Matter, and Thread devices.

7. Anker MagGo Power Bank (6.6K): This Qi2 charger magnetically adheres to the back of MagSafe-ready iPhones, allowing you to charge them at up to 15W. It even lets you adjust the viewing angle, making it a great hands-free option.

8. Fujifilm X100VI: This travel-friendly camera is perfect for documenting your summer adventures with a 40.2-megapixel sensor and a built-in 2x teleconverter.

9. Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (32-ounce): This vacuum-insulated vessel keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and features a pair of dedicated spouts for sipping and taking big swigs.

10. Kobo Clara Colour: This ebook reader uses a six-inch Kaleido 3 display, providing muted, pastel-like hues that work great for creating color-coded highlights or viewing cover art in all its glory.

11. 13-inch MacBook Air (2024): This light and petite laptop is perfect for running your summer side hustle or bingeing Bridgerton on the go, with Apple's speedy M3 chip offering incredible performance.

12. Sonos Ace headphones: These excellent-sounding headphones support both ANC and a useful transparency mode, and can receive audio from the Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars.

13. Bose SoundLink Max: This elegant Bluetooth speaker doubles as a USB-C power bank and supports AptX Adaptive for higher-bitrate audio.

14. PlayStation Portal: This handheld device is the best way to experience PS5 games via Remote Play, with an eight-inch LCD strapped to a standard DualSense controller.

15. DJI Osmo Pocket 3: This vlogging camera features a big flippy screen, a sharp one-inch-type sensor with great low-light performance, and a built-in mechanical gimbal that can keep your footage smooth while tracking your every move.

Sure, here are a few gift ideas for tech enthusiasts mentioned in the article:

1. Blink Mini 2: A security camera that offers basic essentials like motion alerts and two-way audio, along with improved low-light performance and a wider field of view.
2. Anker Soundcore Sleep A20: Anker designed these earbuds to help you get better rest. They offer an impressive 14 hours of white noise playback and 10 hours of audio listening.
3. Withings ScanWatch Light: A smartwatch that has a fancier appearance reminiscent of classic analog watches, except it also features heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, and basic activity tracking.
4. iPad Pro (2024): Apple's latest iPad Pro has meaningful upgrades including a gorgeous OLED display and a new M4 chipset, which allows the high-end tablet to perform at blazing-fast speeds.
5. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Powered by Meta AI, these glasses allow you to capture life's moments with an upgraded 12MP camera and five-mic system.
6. Amazon Echo Hub: The best all-in-one solution for controlling your smart home without turning to the professionals.
7. Anker MagGo Power Bank (6.6K): A speedy Qi2 charger that doesn't require wires to rejuvenate your devices.
8. Fujifilm X100VI: A travel-friendly camera that is pricey for something with a fixed 23mm focal length, but the 40.2-megapixel sensor hidden behind the lens can produce stunning results.
9. Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (32-ounce): A vacuum-insulated vessel that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and features a pair of dedicated spouts.
10. Kobo Clara Colour: An ebook reader that uses a six-inch Kaleido 3 display, which provides muted, pastel-like hues that work great for creating color-coded highlights or viewing your favorite cover art in all its glory.
11. 13-inch MacBook Air (2024): Light and petite enough that you'll hardly remember you're carrying it in your bag, yet Apple's speedy M3 chip offers incredible performance if you're not concerned with gaming, video editing, or other intensive creative work.
12. Sonos Ace headphones: Excellent-sounding pair of Bluetooth headphones that sport physical controls and swappable magnetic ear cups, along with support for both ANC and a useful transparency mode.
13. Bose SoundLink Max: A great Bluetooth speaker to consider placing near the edge of your pool. It has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, along with punchy, powerful sound.
14. PlayStation Portal: The best way to experience PS5 games via Remote Play if your network is up to snuff.
15. DJI Osmo Pocket 3: The perfect vlogging camera that features a big flippy screen, a sharp one-inch-type sensor with great low-light performance, and a built-in mechanical gimbal.
16. Google Pixel 8A: One of the least expensive ways to enjoy express access to the latest Android drops.
17. Bambu Lab P1P 3D Printer: An ultra-reliable 3D printer that is easy to maintain and arrives mostly prebuilt, making it an outstanding option for beginners3.
18. Samsung Music Frame: A dual-purpose piece of decor that allows you to insert your own photos and swap in a variety of bezels. It functions as a good-sounding smart speaker too.
19. The Verge Tee: A classic midweight crew T-shirt made of 100 percent cotton and featuring The Verge's logo as the main stencil.