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Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'Brien
Korg’s weird Phase8 acoustic synthesizer is available to preorder for $1,149.99.

This high-tech cosmic kalimba is available as a limited Launch Edition with three exclusive resonators, and orders are expected to ship in April. That’s not cheap for an obviously niche instrument, so maybe check out some of the early reviews before carving out space in your studio budget.

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Korg Phase8 Acoustic Synthesizer on background.
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Xreal’s One Pro glasses with a 57-degree field of view are $50 off.

The company’s best video glasses are the One Pro, which are down to $599 (usually $649) at Amazon. They have the widest field of view in its portfolio, letting you see a bigger screen than the $449 Xreal 1S. Plus, it’s getting the 1S’ marquee feature, Real 3D, via a January 23rd update.

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Sheena Vasani
Sheena Vasani
Nothing’s stylish Ear (a) earbuds won’t stay this cheap for long.

If you’re looking for capable wireless earbuds without spending much, the Nothing Ear (a) are our go-to pick. They deliver solid active noise cancellation, enjoyable sound, a comfortable fit, and a bold yellow colorway and translucent charging case that stands out. They’re matching their all-time low of $59 ($50 off) at Amazon until about 7:54PM ET (weird deadline, we know).

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