This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about.
Dyson Zone
Over a year after we first covered the Dyson Zone, the air-purifying, noise canceling headphones are now available to purchase. You can wear the headphones by themselves or attach a visor that sits in front of the mouth and nose and delivers purified air for you to breathe in. The Dyson Zone pairs with a companion app, allowing you to adjust airflow speed and customize the headphone’s settings. Select’s Mili Godio tried on the Dyson Zone at a recent launch event and found the headphones worked well and she could feel the purified air blowing onto her face, so she knew it was working.
Cadence Capsule Flex System
After numerous requests from shoppers, Cadence launched its reusable, stackable, magnetic, modular capsules in bigger, extended sizes, allowing you to choose how much space you need to store toiletries and other travel essentials. Cadence’s Original Capsule held 0.56 ounces, which is now the smallest size option in the Flex System but has a wider shape. The Flex System also includes a medium and large capsule, which hold 1.32 and 2.75 fluid ounces, respectively. The brand also launched an Extender, which you can add to any of the Flex Capsules to increase their volume. You can customize each capsule’s interchangeable labels when you order them and purchase them in eight colors like Charcoal, Terracotta, Lavender and more.
Brightland Pizza Oil
While Brightland’s Pizza Oil was specifically designed to drizzle over your favorite slice, you can also pair it with eggs, toast, pasta, salad and more. The olive oil, which comes in a squeeze bottle, is made with a blend of California olives, jalapeños, garlic, oregano and basil. Brightland sent Malin the Pizza Oil to try, and she says the jalapeños gave the herby, rich, buttery oil a subtle kick that elevates the flavor of any dish. The squeeze bottle also makes it easy to control how much oil ends up on your pizza, Malin added.
Parachute Cloud Cotton Bath Wrap
Parachute’s new bath wrap offers a solution for those looking for a cooler robe to wear in the warmer summer months. The wrap is made from the same gauzy, cotton fabric Parachute’s Cloud Cotton Robe, Quilt and Loungewear is designed with. It has an elastic back and an inner button and loop with two settings for adjustability. You can knot the tie on the side as well. The bath wrap is machine-washable and comes in four sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/1X and 2X/3X.
Harper Wilde Cloud Cotton Collection
Intimates brand Harper Wilde a new soft, breathable cotton fabric in two two bralette styles — Triangle and Scoop – and four underwear styles: Hiphugger, Bikini, High Waist Boyshort and High Waist Thong. These pieces were previously only available in the brand’s smoothing Bliss microfiber fabric, a mix of nylon and elastane, so shoppers can now choose which material they prefer. The Cloud Cotton Collection is available in dune, indigo and black colors.
Lululemon Plant-Based Nylon Apparel
Lululemon has debuted its first apparel line made with plant-based nylon as part of a collaboration with Geno, a company that specializes in sustainable materials. Nylon usually contains petroleum, but the companies replaced it with plant-based materials to make a more eco-friendly version of the material, according to a press release. Lululemon’s Men’s Metal Vent Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt and Women’s Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 Race Length (currently sold out) are the first two items available in plant-based nylon. The brand plans to launch more pieces made from plant-based nylon in the future.
Allbirds SuperLight Collection
The SuperLight Trainer is Allbirds’ newest shoe, and it currently has the lowest carbon footprint of any of the brand’s styles. The shoe is made with SuperLight foam, which contains EVA derived from sugarcane. Allbirds also redesigned two of its other shoe models with SuperLight foam to debut the SuperLight Collection: the Tree Runner and the Wool Runner, the latter of which will be available in the U.S. later this year. All three shoes are available in men’s and women’s styles and sizes and styles.
Boll & Branch Sleepwear
Bedding brand Boll & Branch released its first line of sleepwear. You can purchase matching tops and bottoms in either the brand’s Signature Fabric, which has a soft, breathable feel, or its Soft Knit Fabric, a lighter, thinner, airier option the brand recommends for hot sleepers. Sleepwear includes sets like short sleeve shirts and shorts or long sleeve shirts and pants, as well as a sleepshirt. You can purchase pieces in sizes XS to XXL and colors like White, Pewter, Night and more.
ZitSticka Killa Acne Extra Strength Patch
ZitSticka makes some of our favorite pimple patches, and the brand recently launched an extra strength option made with 2% salicylic acid, whereas the original version has just 0.4% salicylic acid. The extra strength Killa patches are designed with microdarts, little dots of concentrated salicylic acid, glycolic acid and niacinamide that dissolve and penetrate the skin. The patches start working within two hours, according to the brand, and each package comes with four patches and four swabs to clean skin before application.
Serta mattresses
Serta debuted a new mattress this month and updated one of its bestselling models:
Serta Perfect Sleeper
Serta’s Perfect Sleeper mattress has cooling gel layered throughout memory foam to help dissipate heat and promote airflow. The foam and 850-coil construction supports your body, and the mattress’ quilt top layer provides a soft sleeping surface. The Perfect Sleeper is also antimicrobial to prevent odor-causing bacteria, according to the brand. You can purchase the mattress in twin to California king sizes.
Serta iComfortECO Mattress
The iComfortECO Mattress is designed with foam made in part from plant-based materials, a layer of natural latex and a cooling mattress cover whose fibers are composed of recycled plastic bottles. The mattress also has two types of memory foam that conforms to your body shape while sleeping. You can purchase the mattress in twin to California king sizes.
Velotric Thunder 1 Electric Bike
Velotric, a brand we recommended in our guide to the best electric bikes, has debuted their third ever bike. The Thunder 1 is a lightweight urban ebike with a sleek design and high-tech features, according to the brand. It comes in two versions: the Thunder 1 and Thunder 1 ST. Both versions have GPS tracking tools built-in, responsive torque sensors, and max ranges above 50 miles. The new bikes weigh 36 pounds, and come in multiple sizes and colors. The Thunder 1 and Thunder 1 ST launch April 15th.
Knix 2023 Swim Collection
Knix just debuted their 2023 swimwear collection which includes tops with no underwire, a sarong wrap, one piece bathing suits and its first Leakproof Swim Short. Like the brand’s period underwear, Knix’s swim shorts — as well as other swim bottoms — are designed with a built-in absorbent liner that soaks up three teaspoons of blood. The brand’s UPF swimwear is made from UPF 50+ fabric.
Casper mattresses
Casper recently added two new mattresses to its collection:
The Casper
Casper has launched a new, more affordable mattress inspired by the brand’s first-ever bed-in-a-box. The mattress, dubbed the Casper, is made with layers of foam to support your body and ease pressure points as you sleep. It has a medium-firm feel and is designed with perforations throughout the layers to make the mattress breathable and allow heat and humidity to flow away from you. You can purchase it in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California King sizes.
The Snow
The Snow is a cooling mattress that’s designed to move heat away from your body. It does so via a top cover made from cooling yarn and bands of a cooling material inside the mattress. Perforated foam is placed in three zones to promote spinal alignment and it adjusts to your body as you change positions while sleeping. The hybrid coil and foam mattress has a medium feel and you can purchase it in twin XL, full, queen, king and California king sizes.
Ghia Non-Alcoholic Aperitif 2.0
Ghia — one of our favorite non-alcoholic spirits and women-owned businesses — upgraded its aperitif’s ingredients so it's now made with a 46% more concentrated formula, giving the beverage a bolder flavor and more vibrant color. The increase in concentration also means you’ll get 17 servings per bottle compared to the previous 10 servings per bottle. The new formula is made with a blend of white grapes, dates, plum and rhubarb root, plus ginger, orange and rosemary extracts. To serve the aperitif, Ghia recommends mixing it into your favorite carbonated water or mixer.
Our Place Always Pan 2.0
Our Place’s Always Pan is now oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has a longer lasting nonstick ceramic coating compared to the brand’s original model. Like the first iteration of the Always Pan, the 2.0 version works on all cooktops and comes with a lid, steamer basket/colander and nesting Beechwood spatula. It’s also made from 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum.
Pura Car Fragrance Diffuser
Malin loves Pura’s home fragrance diffuser device, which plugs into an outlet and releases scents of your choice. The brand recently launched a diffuser option for cars, which can be mounted anywhere in your vehicle and turns on automatically when it senses movement. The diffuser is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing you to connect it to the brand’s companion app and control fragrance intensity. The device pairs with Pura’s 30-day scent cartridges available in fragrances like Coastal Palm, Cucumber & Mint, Fairway Morning and more.
Bissell Revolution HydroSteam Pet
Designed with pet parents in mind, Bissell’s new carpet cleaner offers three modes to remove allergens, dirt and other messes from fabric: The Steam Pretreat Mode spot-cleans stains, the SteamWash Max Mode washes extra dirty carpets and the Quick Dry Mode helps you clean larger areas, which dry in about 30 minutes. The carpet cleaner has a one gallon water tank and comes with a detachable hose so you can clean stairs, curtains, furniture and more. The included pet upholstery tool cleans wet and dry messes and the tough stain tool helps clean larger furniture and stairs.
Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand
Solawave launched a new-and-improved version of its red light therapy wand, which is meant to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, puffiness and more. The new model is built with seven LED lights, has an on/off button and its head rotates 180 degrees — the original device had five LED lights, turned on when it came into contact with moisture and its head rotated 90 degrees. The wand also now comes with a travel case and uses Galvanic current instead of microcurrents to promote better absorption of skincare products, according to the brand.
Outdoor Voices Volley Dress
Exercise dresses are stylish, typically moisture-wicking attire you can wear to run errands or workout, especially in the warmer months. Outdoor Voices’ new Volley Dress is made from the brand’s compressive UPF 50 SuperForm fabric, a blend of nylon and lycra, and it has a fit-and-flare style. The dress also has a built-in shorts liner with two side pockets. It’s available in sizes XXS to XXXL and Black, Tea Tree, Pink Sunrise and Sea Green colors.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
Nespresso’s new single-serve coffee machines are some of the brand’s smallest, most affordable appliances yet. The Vertuo Pop+ and Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe are less than 9 inches wide and allow you to brew espresso, double espresso, gran lungo (a Nespresso-specific 5-ounce espresso shot), 8 ounces of coffee or 12 ounces of cold brew coffee. Both machines have an adjustable cup support. The Vertuo Pop+ comes with a 25-ounce removable water tank while the Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe comes with a 37-ounce removable water tank. Malin got to preview and try the Vertuo Pop models in-person, and says they were user-friendly, heated up quickly and made a rich, flavorful cup of joe.
Rakuten Kobo Elipsa 2E (Pre-order)
Rakuten, a technology company, has launched the Kobo Elipsa 2E, an e-reader and digital writing tablet that comes with a stylus so you can jot down notes, make highlights and more. The device has a 10.3-inch glare-free touchscreen and offers 32GB of storage and a single charge offers weeks of battery life, according to the brand. In addition to reading and annotating books, the tablet serves as a notebook, where you can take notes on blank pages and export them to Dropbox or Google Drive. If you’re headed out the door, the device also allows you to easily shift from reading your book to listening to the audio version on your Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Rakuten also launched its three-tier Kobo Plus subscription, giving members access to unlimited e-books, audiobooks or both.
Samsung
Samsung has multiple launches this month, including its full 2023 TV lineup and mid-range Galaxy A54 smartphone.
Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV
The new QN90C succeeds one of the best everyday and gaming TVs: 2022’s QN90B. It shares many of the same features, such as an anti-glare QLED 4K display, fast 120Hz refresh rate, 4K AI upscaling and more. But the QN90C has an improved display featuring Samsung’s Neo Quantum HDR+, according to the brand.
Samsung Galaxy A54
Unlike its more premium Galaxy S23 series, which starts at $799, the A54 is Samsung’s mid range smartphone series, and costs significantly less at $449. It still features many hallmarks of the brand, including a fast AMOLED screen and a 50 megapixel main camera. You can pre-order the phone now — it officially launches April 6.
Herschel Heritage Hardshell Luggage
Herschel Supply’s new hardshell luggage collection features suitcases in four sizes: Carry On, Large Carry On, Medium and Large. The suitcases have four spinner wheels and a split design, allowing you to pack items on both sides before zippering the bags shut. The suitcases’ shells are made from post-industrial use Korean road barriers, according to the brand, and have interior linings made from recycled materials. Bags have built-in TSA-approved luggage locks, low-profile carrying handles and retractable locking trolley handles. You can purchase the hardshell luggage in five colors: Safety Yellow, Gargoyle, Ash Rose, Black and Bluestone.
Staff x Clorox The Mop
Home essentials brand Staff collaborated with Clorox to launch The Mop. It has a translucent acrylic mop handle with a rubber hat on top, which acts as a bumper if you lean the mop against walls or it falls over.It’s designed to work with Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths, available in three scents: Tahitian Grapefruit Splash, Tuscan Lavender & Jasmine and Pacific Breeze & Coconut. The Mop can also accommodate most other brands’ wet and dry cloths thanks to its lock-down tabs that secure them in place, according to the brand.
Saucony Ride 16
The Saucony Ride 16 shoe — available in men’s and women’s sizes, and multiple colors — offers neutral support and plush cushioning, according to the brand. It’s designed for running, but you can also wear it while walking, during high intensity workouts or as an everyday sneaker option. The sneaker has a foam midsole to support feet and higher sidewalls compared to previous models, allowing your foot to sit securely inside.
Poppi Grape
Poppi — a Select staff favorite beverage brand that makes prebiotic drinks with apple cider vinegar — launched its new flavor: Grape. The brand sent us a few cans to try. “It’s like adult grape juice,” says Zoe Malin, associate updates editor. “It reminds me of grape juice boxes you had as a kid, but with bubbles. The flavor is definitely nostalgic for me in that way, which added to the delicious taste.” Poppi’s grape flavor contains real grape juice, according to the brand.
Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Running Shoes
Reebok redesigned its new floatride Energy Foam midsole with a wider, taller base to offer runners more stability and cushioning, according to the brand. The shoes also have a midfoot X-Plate, making the midfoot stiff and supportive. You can purchase the Floatride Energy 5 Running Shoes in men’s and women’s sizes and multiple colors.
Sonos
Sonos launched two brand new speakers: the Era 100 and Era 300. We’re currently trying out both speakers, and initial impressions are positive.
Sonos Era 100 Smart Speaker
The Era 100 replaces one of the best home bookshelf speakers: the Sonos One. The Era 100 adds tons of new features, including Bluetooth and line-in connectivity, stereo sound, and a more eco-friendly design.
Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker
The Era 300 is a brand new speaker designed around spatial audio, with room-filling, multidirectional sound. It’s smaller than the Select-favorite Sonos Five speaker, and, like the Era 100, features new Bluetooth connectivity.
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