This story is part of NBC Selected’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches.
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We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about.
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Footwear, apparel and accessories launches
Podiatrists we’ve talked to say the Hoka Arahi is one of their favorite stability sneakers for walking and running, and the brand just debuted its latest version.
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The Arahi 9, which is made with a little more cushioning for a slightly softer feel compared to the previous iteration, has Hoka’s H-frame stability system to prevent your feet from overpronating (rolling inward too much).
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The brand upgraded the material on the sides of the shoe, making it tighter to give you more support, and added reflective details for extra safety in low light.
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You can get these sneakers in men’s and women’s sizes, and regular, wide and extra-wide widths.
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Nike created these shoes for people who cross-train, meaning they run and strength train back-to-back — for example, they’re ideal for CrossFit, Orangetheory or Hyrox.
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The sneakers, which come in men’s and women’s styles, have enough cushioning to absorb shock and keep your feet comfortable while running, but not so much that you feel unstable while lifting.
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Their wide base gives your feet lots of contact with the ground to stay balanced, there’s rubber at the heel to prevent the foam from expanding too much during weighted exercises and the grippy, durable outsole makes sure your feet stay in place.
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The Hybrid RN also has an X-shaped overlay on the top of the shoe to secure your feet as you quickly switch moves.
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These Oofos slippers blend recovery with coziness.
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They’re made with the brand’s signature foam and deep heel cup to absorb impact and keep you comfortable with every step, plus there’s a shearling lining for added warmth.
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“My feet are chronically achy and standing at the kitchen sink or stove leaves my back sore, too — these mules help ease that,” says NBC Selected commerce editor Bethany Heitman.
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“I wear them around the house and outside, and since they slip on and off easily, they’re perfect for my son’s shoes-off mommy-and-me gym class or a quick trash run.
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I also like that the fur feels stylish for fall.”
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A seamless flush-front design makes it lighter, while 16GB of storage, up to six weeks of battery life and 30 percent faster book opening keep you reading uninterrupted.
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It’s made with recycled materials and a 100 percent recycled cobalt battery.
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You can also upgrade to a 32GB aluminum-back version with a premium matte finish.
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Along with this new 6-inch Kindle, Amazon just launched a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Papersoft, which are currently available for pre-order with shipping starting October 28.
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The Alexa Tablet 11 is Amazon’s new mid-size tablet, built around Alexa+ and wrapped in aluminum.
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Its 11-inch, 2.5K display runs at a smooth 90Hz and reaches 500 nits, making it well suited to streaming, browsing and reading.
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Inside, an octa-core MediaTek processor and 8GB of RAM keep things responsive, with 64GB or 128GB of storage.
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Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, dual microphones, a fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6 and IP52 splash resistance round out the tablet.
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The battery delivers up to 15 hours of video or up to 20 hours of reading, according to the brand.
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You can also add an optional magnetic stylus for notes and sketches.
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This device is part of an entirely new slate of Amazon tablets, including the bigger-screen Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, the smaller, more affordable Alexa Tablet 8 and new kids tablets.
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Samsung’s latest tablet has a 14.6-inch screen, faster processing, upgraded overall performance and a longer-lasting battery life, making it ideal for enjoying entertainment, making video calls and treating it as a laptop substitute.
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“I’ve been testing this for a few weeks and I’m amazed by how good movies and television shows look on it,” says Heitman.
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“It’s also fast and smooth, meaning that switching between apps never feels sluggish.”
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The tablet, which launched alongside the smaller and lighter Tab S12+, also has multi-window view and comes with a stylus, and apps for creators like Adobe Photoshop and Pinterest come pre-loaded.
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There’s built-in smart helpers too, like Note Assist, which can tidy up your notes and pull out the key points for you.
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With no camera or display, they’re the lightest and slimmest pair in the lineup, looking like classic Ray-Bans in Clubmaster and Burbank styles.
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Open-ear speakers let you stream music, podcasts and calls without earbuds, while built-in microphones give you hands-free access to Meta AI, including live translation.
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Meta also recently announced that it’s adding Muse, a personal AI agent, to its AI glasses, and it debuted the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, which has better battery life and a slimmer, more comfortable design compared to the previous iteration, plus a customizable action button.
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You can also now pick from 27 color and lens combinations across three styles.
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More notable tech launches
- Boox Picco
- Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- Eufy Window Camera E10
- Formlabs Form Studio 1 3D Printer
- HP 14-Inch Googlebook
- JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2
- Marshall Bromley 150 Portable Party Speaker
- Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)
- Nothing Headphone (1) Pro
- Ring Indoor Cam 4K and Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K
- TDM Neo Headphones
Beauty launches
In case you missed it, bemotrizinol (also known as BEMT) is a newly-approved sunscreen filter that officially passed the FDA’s rigorous approvals process in June.
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BEMT helps to make formulas lightweight and invisible while still maintaining strong, broad-spectrum UV protection, according to the brand.
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La Roche-Posay’s new SPF is a revamped version of the original Anthelios formula (which is a tried-and-true NBC Selected favorite) that includes the new ingredient.
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It has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly with an invisible finish, making it a great option for all skin tones.
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It also includes an antioxidant blend that protects skin from environmental and free radical damage for up to 16 hours, and leaves skin hydrated for up to 24, according to the brand.
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…and 41 more, not listed.
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