This Week The Trend

If your Instagram algorithm is anything like mine, then you probably see the Daisy One headphones all the time, shown in ads and creators’ posts. The Daisy One stand out for a few reasons. Primarily because of their metal construction and distinct spinning volume knob. They look premium in almost every way. So, if you’ve been tempted to buy these, but have been scared off by their $399 price, then I can help.

Having too many TV shows to pick from isn’t the worst problem to have. But sometimes it causes paralysis, and you end up watching reruns of Friends or The West Wing. Instead of finishing a great show and then falling into another rut, I decided to switch things up. I picked one show from a variety of streaming services to give it a shot. The assignment was simple: only commit to watching the first episode.

💡 This Week The Trend newsletter consists of me selecting three products worth buying at different price points. Each product is given a Value Score—based on price and function—and then one is crowned the winner at the end. Affiliate links may be used. 💲 My thanks to UGREEN for sponsoring this week's issue. The company has a new line of Air chargers and adapters it would like you to know about. The company had no editorial oversight or input about these picks.

I can’t think of a single instance where I wanted my power adapter to be bigger and bulkier. I’ve constantly wanted more power from chargers, but never a larger size. The Ugreen Nexode Air Slim solves that need with 45W of power in a size suitable for a fifth pocket on a pair of jeans. Not only is the Nexode Air Slim 45W a compact power adapter, but its slim design means it can fit behind furniture or in other tight spaces.

After spending several weeks testing the Oura Ring 5, I’m ready to declare it the best health gadget of 2026, hands down. In fact, it might be the best tech product altogether. Such acclaim of the Oura Ring 5 isn’t solely based on my time with this new model. I’ve spent years with an Oura Ring, watching its software improve and it develop into a comprehensive health and fitness tracker. The Ring 5 is just a new extension of that with unbelievable hardware.

💡 This Week The Trend newsletter consists of me selecting three products worth buying at different price points. Each product is given a Value Score—based on price and function—and then one is crowned the winner at the end. Affiliate links may be used. 💲 My thanks to UGREEN for sponsoring this week's issue. The company has a new line of Air chargers and adapters it would like you to know about. The company had no editorial oversight or input about these picks.

Plenty of modern smart locks make it easier to get into your home than fiddling with metal keys. The Schlage Sense Pro, however, gives Apple Watch and iPhone users the easiest, completely hands-free experience of them all. The Sense Pro features ultra-wideband (UWB) technology so it can sense how close someone with Apple’s Homekey is and even which direction they’re coming from. The result is an uninterrupted and secure way to enter the house.

The $99 CMF Clip Pro wireless earbuds offer open-ear comfort and transparency without sacrificing audio quality too much. In fact, the Clip Pro sound pretty good overall for wireless earbuds in this price category. Besides their open-ear, clip-on style, they also offer the novelty of media controls on the case. There’s a dial that spins 360 degrees for volume. It can also be clicked to skip, play, and pause media. I’ve been using the CMF Clip Pro for my daily running, and they’ve worked well.

Whether you're looking for a carefree, summertime watch or one more moody, ideal for the cloudy, dark skies of winter, you can't go wrong with a blue watch. Here are arguably the nine best blue dial watches in 2026. These wristwatches range from $350 to nearly $6,000, so there should be something in your price range.

There are plenty of power banks to choose from, but Ugreen’s latest, the MagFlow Air 10K, offers multiple charging options in a sturdy, unassuming design. It can wirelessly charge compatible phones with 15 watts of power using its Qi2 tech. It can also supply up to 30 watts of power using its integrated USB-C cable. I’ve been using the MagFlow Air 10K for a couple of months, and it’s been a reliable source of extra battery power, from charging my iPhone to my MacBook Neo and AirPods.