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Must-Have Tech Products Released In May

From an update to a popular set of ear buds to a fancy phone for less and a small speaker with big sound, these are the products that were made available this month.
Must-Have Tech Products Released In May
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By ESSENCE Lifestyle · Updated May 24, 2023

As we prepare for Memorial Day next week, you know what that means: the month of May is almost over. During this time, some new tech goods were released that we have to get our hands on before the month is completely done. From a phone that does it all for less to a speaker that offers bigger, better sound thanks to its design, here are just a few goods that made their debut in May.

01
01 Beats Studio Buds +

The brand’s best-selling (and fastest selling) true wireless earbuds have received a cool update. They still have outstanding sound quality, but what’s changed is the look! The Studio Buds + now come in three new colors, including black/gold, ivory and transparent, which is Beats very first transparent product. What’s also changed are the new acoustic vents added to improve audio precision and relieve pressure in the ear to make them more comfy, cozy to keep in throughout the day.

Available at
170 Shop Now
02
02 Amazon Echo Pop

It’s a pop of color, teeny in size but big in terms of sound. Amazon’s new Echo Pop is a directional speaker perfect for offering your favorite tunes in full, robust quality. It has all the features you’re familiar with when it comes to Alexa, and it comes in fun colors, including the newest Lavender Bloom and Midnight Teal colorways. It also adds up to 1,000 square feet of coverage to existing eero wifi networks since it’s equipped with eero Built-in.

Available at
40 Shop Now
03
03 Google Pixel 7a

The brand’s newest A-Series smartphone gives you all the things that their phones like the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have become popular for, but at a lower price. With phones costing more than most bills these days (leaving many to rely heavily on financing plans, etc.), it’s nice to get a phone that’s advanced, sleek and stylish (available in charcoal, snow, sea and coral shades) without having to go broke. And the must-have features are still there, including Direct My Call to get you to the right department when you phone businesses, Hold for Me so you’re notified when a representative is available so you don’t have to listen to extended waiting “room” music, and Clear Calling, which enhances the caller’s voice when they’re in noisy settings. Don’t get us started on the upgraded camera system with its 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and the beloved Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur features in Google Photos. Ten, 10, 10s across the board.

Available at
500+ Shop Now

TOPICS:  Tech
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