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New releases include Raycon earbuds, On Running sneakers and Girlfriend Collective’s men’s line.
This new running shoe features two layers of the brand’s Helion-enriched CloudTec cushioning to support feet, as well as a wide-fitting forefoot and improved heel hold. It’s designed with a star-lacing system and a rubber grip in the outsole to provide traction. The brand said about 75 percent of the polyester used to construct the shoe’s upper is recycled, too. It’s available in two colors for men's sizes 7 to 14 — White/Black and Lake/Flare — and two colors for women’s sizes 5 to 11: Marina/Magnet and Rose/Red.
The TRX Bandit is a set of removable handles you can snap on to any resistance bands, offering you a comfortable grip while doing exercises. They’re an alternative to holding on to resistance bands themselves, which the brand said can be slippery, and they give you more control so you can focus on form while working out. Designed to travel with or bring to the office, the TRX Bandit is portable and compact. You can purchase the TRX Bandit in a pack with two handles, or the brand sells the TRX Bandit Kit, which includes two handles, two blue TRX Strength Bands and two green TRX Strength Bands.
OtterBox and Lifeproof released new cases for the first- and second-generation AirPods as well as the AirPods Pro. Cases are available in multiple colors and are compatible with wireless charging, plus they come with a carabiner so you can clip them to your pants or purse. You can use the buttons on the AirPods and see their charging status light through the cases.
This case is designed from polycarbonate and synthetic rubber, giving it a soft feel and a grippy base. The brand claims it offers 360-degree drop and scratch protection, and it’s available in four colors: Black Taffy, Sweet Tooth Purple, Freeze Pop Blue and Ultra Zest Grey.
Made from 75 percent ocean-based recycled plastic, this case is available in four colors: Pavement (Black/Grey), Down Under (Green/Orange), Neptune (Blue/Green) and Sea Urchin (Purple/Green). If you register your case online, LifeProof will donate $1 to its nonprofit partner of your choice.
Teva’s Revive ‘94 Mid shoe is the first product the brand released from its Archival Revival Collection. The shoe is inspired by a vintage Teva sandal hiker, which was originally introduced in 1994. It sports REPREVE recycled straps, the brand’s new memory foam MAX-COMF insole, a Spider Rubber outsole for traction and a stretchy neoprene-like collar so you can easily slip it on and off. It’s available in two colors — Black/Tan and Black — and comes in sizes ranging from a women’s 4.5/men’s 6 to a women’s 14/men’s 15.5.
RAYCON updated its Bluetooth-enabled Everyday Earbuds, which the brand said is one of its bestselling products. New features include added sound profiles — pure, balanced, bass and awareness — as well as 32 hours of battery life compared to the previous 24. The earbuds come with gel tips and you can tap or hold them to control volume, song selection and phone calls, as well as use virtual assistants like Siri. The earbuds come in five colors: Carbon Black, Electric Blue, Flare Red, Rose Gold and Frost White.
A part of Knix’s recently launched activewear collection, the Go with the Flow High Rise Leakproof Legging is designed to serve as a backup against period leaks when worn with a tampon or menstrual cup — it absorbs up to three teaspoons of blood, urine or sweat. It’s constructed from Smart Compression HiTouch fabric technology to support your thighs, glutes and calves. The legging — available in sizes ranging from XS to XXXXL — also has an extra-wide band to prevent it from rolling down while you’re working out. Knix also offers the Go with the Flow High Rise Leakproof Short.
Crate & Barrel’s new collection is based on consumer insights and fall kitchen trends the retailer collected independently, like an increase in spending on gifts as we begin to see loved ones again. Products in the collection include Crate & Barrel’s new KitchenAid Espresso Suite in Milkshake, which was inspired by people’s increased interest in making coffee while working from home. The collection also features exclusive All-Clad HA1 Curated Cookware and the limited edition KitchenAid Light & Shadow Mixer Collection.
Girlfriend Collective launched its first limited collection of men’s styles after it says it received several requests to expand its offerings. Pieces like shirts and shorts all come in a variety of colors and are available in sizes ranging from XXXS to 6XL. Many items are made from recycled plastic bottles, like the windbreaker, legging, half-zip fleece and puffer vest. Others, like the jogger, hoodie and crewneck, are designed from recycled fabric scraps. The collection also features socks in different lengths, and some pieces can be recycled through Girlfriend Collective’s ReGirlfriend program when you’re done wearing them.
Beachwaver’s new blow dryer and flat iron are the brand’s latest hair tools. The blow dryer boasts a detachable nozzle attachment that offers focused air flow to eliminate frizz and an adjustable scroll, which allows you to customize its speed and temperature to your hair type. It weighs 1 pound, making it easy to travel with, and utilizes Ion Technology, which reduces static to leave hair shiny and smooth. The flat iron is built with tourmaline ceramic plates and a digital temperature clock that adjusts between 265 and 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It also shuts off when it’s not in use and is dual voltage.
A first from the brand, Nixplay’s new 10.1-inch photo frame features touchscreen navigation instead of remote access. It boasts an HD screen resolution of 1280x800p and can be controlled via Wi-Fi, Google Photos, Amazon Alexa and the Nixplay App. You can also upload photos from Dropbox, Facebook and Instagram through Nixplay’s website. The smart frame turns on and off automatically when it detects motion, and you can use it freestanding in portrait or landscape mode with the included stand or hang it on the wall with the brand’s wall mounting system.
Touchland relaunched its Power Mist Hand Sanitizers, reformulating pre-existing scents and adding new ones to its now 13-piece collection. The brand partnered with fragrance house Givaudan to create new scents like Blue Sandalwood, Velvet Peach, Applelicious, Lemon Lime Spritz and Rainwater. Each container of hand sanitizer contains 1 fluid ounce of spray, offering 500 spritzes each. Touchland’s hand sanitizers also contain 70 percent ethyl alcohol, meeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60 percent ethyl alcohol.
Formerly called Booch Pop, Health-Ade reformulated and relaunched its soda beverage, which is now called Pop. It comes in flavors like Pomegranate Berry, Lemon Lime and Ginger Fizz, and is made with cold-pressed juice and organic ingredients. The soda is shelf-stable, as well as sweetened with natural ingredients like organic cane sugar and monk fruit. It contains plant-based probiotics and antioxidants, too. You can purchase flavors singularly or as a variety pack.
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