This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about.
Apparel and footwear launches
Hoka’s Ora Primo EXT is a slip-on, mule-style recovery shoe made with the brand’s pillowy soft foam to take stress off feet and keep them comfortable. It has a suede upper covered in reflective webbing (so it’s visible in low light), a neoprene collar lining to prevent chafing and a grippy rubber outsole. The shoes come in unisex sizes.
Bombas added four slippers to its footwear line, including the first pair you can wear outdoors.
- The Saturday Slip-On has weather-resistant suede and a grippy rubber outsole, so you can throw a pair on while you’re hanging out at home or walking the dog. It’s available in men’s and women’s sizes.
- The Cabin Bootie is a pull-on slipper that’s slightly structured and has a fluffy sherpa exterior with a soft terry interior. It’s only available in women’s sizes.
- Bombas also expanded on its bestselling Sunday Slipper with two new options, which only come in women’s sizes: the Sunday Plush Slipper, a closed-toe shoe that’s light and fluffy, and the Sunday Plush Slide, an indoor slide that’s covered in a sherpa material.
Bogg’s latest tote has all the qualities you love about the original version, but it now comes in a quilted texture and finish, giving it a more chic look for everyday use. The Bougie Bogg comes in three sizes, OG, Baby and Bitty, and they’re all structured with a flat bottom and a wide opening, making them easy to fill. They also all have holes on each side for you to attach accessories, like a cup holder, phone holder and interior divider. Since the bags are made from water-resistant EVA plastic, you can clean them by wiping them down or scrubbing them with dish soap and water.
Other notable apparel and footwear launches:
- Allbirds Kiwi Collection: Kiwi Boot, Kiwi Clog and Kiwi Slipper (men’s and women’s sizes available)
- Colugo Neoprene Diaper Backpack
Tech Launches
Amazon Echo devices are a great fit for anyone looking for a home gadget that can act as a voice assistant, smart display, and controller for all your smart home accessories. This latest Echo Show is slimmer, faster and generally more advanced than the previous 2023 version, with a more responsive touchscreen, improved microphones and speakers, plus compatibility with the new Alexa Plus voice assistant.
The Boox Palma 2 is one of our favorite e-readers, especially for anyone looking for an Amazon Kindle alternative. The biggest additions to the new pro version are a color e-ink display, a much more up-to-date operating system (Android 15) and access to the Google Play Store. Plus, it now supports Boox’s stylus if you want to take notes or use it as a portable drawing pad.
Coros makes easy to use, competitively priced fitness and outdoor GPS smartwatches, and the Coros Pace 4 might be it’s best watch to date. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz has been testing the Coros Pace 4 for more than two weeks ahead of its official launch (the brand sent him a sample to try out). “I’ve been thoroughly impressed,” says Rabinowitz. “It’s lightweight, comfortable, gets outstanding battery life and is much easier to start using than some of its competitors. I think it’s one of the best running watches you can get for $250.”
Other notable tech launches:
- Amazon Echo Show 11
- Amazon Fire TV 2-Series (2025)
- Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series (2025)
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III (pre-order)
- Cync Dynamic Effects Outdoor Smart Eave Lights (100 ft)
- Fujifilm X-T30 III (pre-order)
- Logitech Alto Keys K98M
- OnePlus 15
Beauty and wellness launches
There’s honey, collagen, ceramides and hyaluronic acid in this lip mask — all ingredients that are hydrating and should help lock in moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, according to Gisou. It’ll help your lips feel softer and look smoother, too. The mask, which you apply with the included mini spatula, has a buttery texture with a honey buttercream scent.
Other notable beauty and wellness launches:
- CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Wrap Mascara
- Cyklar Mandelic Acid Brightening Deodorant Gel
- Laifen SE 2 Hair Dryer
- Murad Lipid-Enriched Double Cleansing Balm
- Prequel Retinal Renew Retinaldehyde Gel 0.1%
- Saltair Retinol Overnight Body Lotion
- Tubby Todd Barrier Balm
Home launches
The Levoit Aero is a cordless vacuum built with a five-stage HEPA filtration system, and it comes with a charging station that has a self-emptying dustbag when you touch a button on its LED display panel. The dustbag can hold about 60 days worth of debris, according to the brand, and when it’s full, you swap it out for a new one. The vacuum has a tangle-free brush head, making it ideal for pet owners, and it converts into a handheld cleaning tool, too. It comes with four attachments: a two-in-one combo tool with soft bristles, a two-in-one crevice tool with a dusting brush, a mini motor brush and an extension hose.
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin has been testing the Levoit Aero for about eight months (the brand sent her an advanced courtesy sample ahead of its launch). “As someone with two cats and a dog, I’m constantly cleaning up hair, dirt, food crumbs and litter,” she says. “This vacuum gets rid of it faster and more effectively than any other model I’ve tried. The self-emptying feature makes the whole process significantly more convenient and mess-free. I also love that I never have to adjust the suction settings myself, unless I want to — the vacuum automatically adjusts them depending on what I’m cleaning, so I can practically clean without thinking.”
Whisker debuted a new line of smart litter boxes: the Litter-Robot 5, Litter-Robot 5 Pro and Litter-Robot Evo. All three connect to the brand’s app so you can track activity and get personalized insights, but to get even more detailed information, you can subscribe to the new Whisker+ Membership or get PetTags for each cat, giving you access to extra individualized data.
- The Litter-Robot 5 is the newest version of the brand’s standard box, which is best for multicat households. It’s built with technology that identifies feces and urine to better track cats’ behavior and make cleaning more efficient, as well as an updated waste distribution system to control odors.
- The Litter-Robot 5 Pro is a more advanced box with two AI-powered cameras to closely track activity and share personalized insights with owners. The front-facing camera uses facial recognition to distinguish between cats and an interior-facing camera shows you the litter.
- The Litter-Robot Evo is the brand’s most compact and lowest-price option. It has basic features (automatic litter scooping, odor control and surface-level activity tracking) and is ideal for smaller homes with one or two cats.
Other notable home and kitchen launches:
- Bearaby Second Skin Sheets
- Blueair 2-in-1 Pro Purify + Humidify
- Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D (pre-order)
Best kitchen launches
This iteration of Yeti’s dishwasher-safe Rambler tumbler comes with a quick-flip straw lid — when you flip the straw up, you can drink from it, and when you flip it down, it makes the cup leak-proof, according to the brand. It also has a large handle to grip, is cup holder-compatible and has double-wall vacuum insulation, as well as a stainless steel body, to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. You can buy the mug in 20-, 30- and 40-ounce sizes.
The cookware sets part of Our Place’s new Essentials Collection include pots and pans made with Thermakind, a nonstick coating the brand developed without forever chemicals, microplastics, lead or cadmium. Fry pans, saucepans, saute pans and stock pots come in 8-, 11- 17- and 21-piece assortments — you can’t buy pieces individually. Some of them also pair with glass lids and/or nesting strainers. Cookware is lightweight, oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and stovetop agnostic. You get a storage system with your purchase, too.
Ninja designed this multiuse French door convection oven for those who constantly feed a crowd, like big families and hosts. For example, it comes with a 5-quart air fry basket, which lets you cook up to 5 pounds of fries at a time. You can choose from 10 functions, including air fry, bake, broil, reheat and toast, and customize the temperature and timer. The appliance uses cyclonic air technology to quickly and evenly cook food, according to the brand. It comes with dishwasher-safe accessories like an air fry basket, sheet pan, broil rack and wire rack.
Other notable kitchen launches:
- Fellow The Matcha Set
- Panasonic HomeChef Connect 4-in-1 Multi-Oven
- Yeti Cast Iron Ranch Pan (stainless steel lid sold separately)
- Yeti Firepit (Firepit Grill Kit sold separately)
- Yeti Loadout GoBox 1 Gear Case
- Yeti Silo Jug (40 0z. and 0.5-gallon)
- Yeti 10 oz. Rambler Jr. Tumbler
Fitness and wellness launches
Omorpho recently launched its first adjustable weighted vest, letting you increase or decrease its load depending on your fitness level and/or the type of activity you’re doing. The G-Vest comes in a 6-pound option that you can adjust to 12 pounds, and a 10-pound option that you can adjust to 20 pounds. You change the vest’s weight by adding or removing inserts that snap on and off of it, and customize its size via shoulder straps and side-cinch pulls.
Malin has been testing the G-Vest Icon for about two weeks (the brand sent her a courtesy sample). “Being able to make it heavier or lighter in seconds is so convenient, and I can even do it mid-workout if I want to,” she says. “The vest also isn’t clunky or restrictive at all. It lays pretty flat against my body and doesn’t disrupt me while I’m walking, on the elliptical machine or doing HIIT classes. Plus, I can put a pull-over or jacket on top of it if I’m using it outside during the cooler months.”
Other notable fitness and wellness launches:
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