GOOD GEAR. GREAT TIMING.
Products released or coming in 2026 on Chronopin, by shelf, each with a short note on why it is worth a look.
CHRONOPIN SELECTIONA little discovery.
A lot to look forward to.
THE SHELVES
Why each one is worth a look.
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICSApple
Apple's first foldable iPhone with a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display.
ELECTRONICSMeta
Meta's first AI glasses with no camera ship on October 13 from $349: 43 grams, audio and Meta AI only, with up to 12 hours of battery. Pre-orders opened at Meta Connect 2026.
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICSApple
High-performance desktop workstation aimed at filmmakers, AI researchers, and data scientists.
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICSApple
Smartwatch with an S11 chip, upgraded heart-rate sensors, and a new Readiness feature.
ELECTRONICSApple
Larger Pro iPhone model with a physically larger battery for extended runtime.
ELECTRONICSApple
Flagship iPhone with an A20 Pro chip, variable aperture camera, and improved battery life.
ELECTRONICSInsta360
Lightweight handheld gimbal camera with a Leica lens and 8K/30fps capability.
ELECTRONICSRoku
4K OLED TVs with gaming-specific features, available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes.
Why each one is worth a look.
AUDIOKlipsch
Powered bookshelf speakers with a Tractrix horn tweeter, Cerametallic woofer, and HDMI ARC.
AUDIOBuchardt Audio
High-end passive bookshelf speakers with a refined tweeter and stronger midrange.
AUDIOTechnics
Limited-edition direct-drive turntable in seven colors with gold details, limited to 12,000 units.
AUDIO
AUDIOEversolo
High-resolution streamer and DAC with a larger touchscreen and top-loading CD player in the Master Edition.
AUDIOFosi Audio
Portable CD player with a half-exposed design, Bluetooth, and a MagSafe ring mount.
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIOSonos
Next-generation wireless headphones with enhanced noise cancellation and a Headphone Linking feature.
AUDIOSonos
Soundbar with nine drivers delivering true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos in a similarly sized body to the previous model.
AUDIOApple
Open-ear AirPods with active noise cancellation available in both earbud designs.
Why each one is worth a look.
FASHIONNike
Nike's marathon racer returns 5 percent lighter with 10 percent more energy return, ZoomX LT foam and a carbon-fiber Flyplate, reaching nike.com and retailers broadly at $280.
FASHIONNike
After its China debut, Jordan Brand's 41st game shoe is reported to reach Nike worldwide in the 'Ruby' launch colourway for $205.
FASHIONPuma
A Pacers-yellow Hali 1 with blue logos, timed to Tyrese Haliburton's comeback from a torn Achilles and the Pacers' home opener, for $130 at PUMA, Foot Locker and Champs.
FASHIONNike
The second croc-embossed Air Max Goadome Low of the autumn comes in all black leather, Nike's sleeker low-top version of its outdoor Goadome boot, for $175.
FASHIONPalace Skateboards
Palace's Winter 2026 season starts with its first weekly drop, a cold-weather range led by a shearling B-15 flight jacket, GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER patchwork parkas, Realtree camo and…
FASHIONNike
Nike's streamlined low-top take on the rugged Air Max Goadome boot arrives in croc-embossed Midnight Navy leather for $175.
FASHIONLevi Strauss & Co.
sacai and Levi's third denim collaboration - 12 pieces built on a Sherpa Jacket, Blouson Jacket and belted wide and flare pants, JPY 66,000 to 132,000 - goes on sale in Japan on 1…
FASHIONNike
Jordan Brand and Howard University team up again on a satin-and-suede Air Jordan 1 Low OG in the HBCU's College Navy and University Red, with the Bison on the heel, for $155.
FASHIONNike
Nike’s “Warning Code” colorway of Caitlin Clark’s Caitlin 1 signature basketball shoe goes on sale October 1 for $140 in adult sizes.
FASHIONNike
Nike’s “Caitlin Blue” colorway of Caitlin Clark’s Caitlin 1 signature basketball shoe goes on sale October 1 for $140 in adult sizes.
FASHIONNike
Tom Sachs' NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe comes in a black 'Demerits' version, after the artist's story of blacking out a white Swoosh with marker to dodge school demerits, for…
FASHIONNike
Nike's 1997 Air Bakin basketball shoe, worn by Tim Hardaway, returns from the vault for only the second time in its original black and Varsity Red colourway, at $170.
Why each one is worth a look.
WATCHESSwatch Group
Swatch and Omega sold the MoonSwatch Mission to the Sun - Solar Eclipse, with a black pusher and a New Moon caseback, only in Spain and only on 12 August 2026, the day of the…
WATCHESSwatch Group
Swatch and Omega's MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 - 1,969 numbered pieces with an 18K Moonshine Gold dial made from melted-down 1969 Omega parts - was sold only by an online…
WATCHESSeiko
Seiko announced six limited-edition watches in Edo purple for its 145th anniversary, across Prospex, Astron, Presage and Seiko 5 Sports plus a revived Rotocall digital, arriving…
WATCHESGarmin
Garmin introduced the Fenix 9 from US$999.99 and the Fenix 9 Pro from US$1,099.99 on 25 August 2026, with a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, a titanium case on the Pro and optional…
WATCHESSamsung Electronics
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch9 from US$379 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 at Galaxy Unpacked on 22 July 2026, the first Galaxy Watches on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite…
WATCHESRichard Mille
Richard Mille unveiled the RM 64-01 Tourbillon Colnago, a CHF 800,000 manual-winding tourbillon in azure blue and white Quartz TPT with a 5N red-gold flange and crown, developed…
WATCHESAudemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet and Swatch launched the 'Royal Pop' collection, eight Bioceramic pocket watches built around the Royal Oak's octagonal design and priced from $400, sold only in…
WATCHESTudor
Tudor used its centenary year at Watches and Wonders on 14 April 2026 to launch the all-new Monarch (CHF 4,800) and give the Black Bay 58 METAS Master Chronometer certification,…
WATCHESRolex
At Watches and Wonders Geneva on 14 April 2026 Rolex launched eight Oyster Perpetual novelties for the Oyster's centenary, led by the Oyster Perpetual 41 with '100 years' where…
WATCHESPatek Philippe
Patek Philippe unveiled 20 new watches at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, headlined by the CHF 350,000 white-gold Ref.
Why each one is worth a look.
VIDEO GAMESPlayground Games
86%Playground Games confirmed Forza Horizon 6 is still launching on PlayStation 5 within 2026, refuting a report that the open-world racer had slipped to 2027 and putting it on a…
VIDEO GAMESCapcom
70%Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds is porting to Nintendo Switch 2 with local wireless four-player multiplayer and cross-play, with the "Ascendance" expansion and Master Rank content…
VIDEO GAMESRockstar North
Rockstar's return to Vice City, the most anticipated game release in years, after slipping from an earlier 2026 target. Announced date.
VIDEO GAMESNintendo
Nintendo confirmed its Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time launches November 5, 2026, with upgraded visuals and new Zelda Notes integration, positioning it as the console's marquee…
VIDEO GAMESThe Coalition
84%The Coalition's origin-story prequel to the original Gears of War launches worldwide on October 6 at 8am Pacific on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam, day one with Game Pass, with…
VIDEO GAMESIKEA
IKEA and Xbox's nine-piece YXSTABY collection - a thumbstick stool, a D-pad cushion, a rolling TV stand and more - arrives in IKEA stores on 1 October 2026, from $17.99.
VIDEO GAMESPawprint Studio
73%Pawprint Studio's open-world creature-catching RPG Aniimo launched worldwide at 10 a.m.
VIDEO GAMESInsomniac Games
As Marvel's Wolverine reviews went live, players pushed Insomniac to add an option to disable Logan's tracking scent trail entirely, but community director James Stevenson…
VIDEO GAMESBulkhead
75%Bulkhead and Team17's 100-player, three-team tactical shooter Wardogs entered Steam Early Access on 10 September 2026 at $39.99.
VIDEO GAMESIron Gate Studio
93%Iron Gate and Coffee Stain Publishing released Valheim 1.0 on 9 September 2026, ending more than five years in Steam Early Access with the Deep North biome and new PlayStation 5…
VIDEO GAMESSquare Enix
Square Enix surprise-released Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the remastered FFVII prequel's enhanced graphics, remastered soundtrack, and…
VIDEO GAMESMega Crit
61%Mega Crit's roguelike deckbuilder sequel entered Early Access on Steam on 5 March 2026 at $24.99, with four-player co-op and five characters.
Why each one is worth a look.
BOARD & CARD GAMESWizards of the Coast
Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond set for Star Trek's 60th anniversary brings crews, villains and starships from every era of the franchise, with Collector Boosters that can…
BOARD & CARD GAMESThe Pokémon Company
Mega Rayquaza ex leads the sixth Mega Evolution expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, over 135 cards with Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex and Mega Golisopod ex.
BOARD & CARD GAMESRavensburger
Ravensburger's new Disney Lorcana set moves the game to a metropolis where Coco's Rivera family makes its debut and a new ink-drop mechanic arrives, with Mickey Mouse and…
BOARD & CARD GAMESWizards of the Coast
Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture ends Jace Beleren's story arc in an alternate 'Echoverse' Multiverse, adding shattered mirror cards and Special Guests, with Play Boosters…
BOARD & CARD GAMESThe Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th-anniversary expansion, the first set released simultaneously worldwide, puts a foil card in every slot, a Pikachu rare in every pack and 30…
BOARD & CARD GAMESBandai
The 17th One Piece Card Game booster, the game's 4th-anniversary set, takes the Straw Hats to Elbaph and gathers the Four Emperors and Rocks D. Xebec, at $4.99 a pack.
BOARD & CARD GAMESThe Pokémon Company
Mega Darkrai ex leads the fifth Mega Evolution expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, over 115 cards with Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
BOARD & CARD GAMESCephalofair Games
A 45-minute card-drafting game set in Gloomhaven, designed by Dennis Vogele for one to six players, is due on 4 December 2026 at 24.99 dollars.
BOARD & CARD GAMESBandai
The 18th One Piece Card Game booster brings Water Seven and the Holy Knights of God to the table, with Saint Gunko and Saint Shamrock making their card-game debut, at $4.99 a pack.
BOARD & CARD GAMESBandai
Bandai's second Extra Booster devoted to One Piece's heroines, with a Nico Robin Leader and cards for Princess Shirahoshi, Nojiko and Octopako, goes on sale in English at $4.99 a…
BOARD & CARD GAMESCzech Games Edition
Czech Games Edition's 150-euro adaptation of Warhorse Studios' medieval RPG, designed by Vlaada Chvátil and Tomáš Holek, debuts at SPIEL Essen in October 2026.
BOARD & CARD GAMESBandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco's competitive miniature game built from 5 cm Gundam mobile suits launches in October 2026 with a $35 starter set and five items on day one, then monthly releases.
Why each one is worth a look.
COLLECTIBLESThe LEGO Group
The first LEGO PlayStation set, a 1,911-piece near 1:1 replica of Sony's original 1994 console and controller with working Open and Power buttons, opens to LEGO Insiders on 1…
COLLECTIBLESThe LEGO Group
LEGO's 6,130-piece Ultimate Collector Series model of Darth Vader's flagship, at over 53.5 inches the longest LEGO Star Wars brick-built model yet, goes on sale at $799.99 with…
COLLECTIBLESThe LEGO Group
LEGO's 4,711-piece model of Downton Abbey, based on Highclere Castle and the largest LEGO Ideas set by piece count, opens to LEGO Insiders on 1 October before general sale on 4…
COLLECTIBLESMedicom Toy
Medicom Toy's Coca-Cola BE@RBRICK pair, a translucent contour-bottle bear and a Coca-Cola red can bear, each in a 100% and 400% set for JPY 15,000, take orders until 10 October…
COLLECTIBLESMattel
Red Line Club members voted for a Spectraflame purple Porsche 959 with the debut of gold-hubbed Real Riders BB wheels, sold made-to-order at $28 on Mattel Creations until 6…
COLLECTIBLESStanley 1913
Stanley 1913 released its limited 2026 Halloween drinkware at noon ET on 17 September: 40- and 20-ounce Quencher tumblers in spider-lace Bordeaux Lace and gold-on-black Black…
COLLECTIBLESFunko
Funko's booth #4515 at New York Comic Con sells limited convention exclusives from 8 to 11 October, by reservation or a random virtual queue, led by a One Piece Young Big Mom Pop!.
COLLECTIBLESKrispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme marked Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a limited collection of six Pokémon doughnuts and a display-worthy acrylic cup of Gold Dots in five Pokémon designs, sold from…
Why each one is worth a look.
SNACKSMars
Skittles' new Gummy Crystals, soft gummies coated in tangy crunchy crystals, come in Original and Tropical Splash and go on sale on TikTok Shop on 2 November 2026 before retail in…
SNACKSNongshim
Nongshim's Neoguling, a 60 g onion-ring snack seasoned with Neoguri ramyeon's spicy seafood flavour, is due on 12 October 2026 in South Korea.
SNACKSMorinaga
Morinaga turns its Black Moon chocolate biscuit into a semi-soft galette sandwich with rich chocolate cream, on sale nationwide from 6 October 2026 for a limited time.
SNACKSLotte
Lotte brings back its liqueur chocolates Rummy (rum raisin) and Bacchus (cognac) for the winter on 6 October 2026, at about 356 yen a box.
SNACKSLotte
Lotte's strawberry Koala's March collab with idol group CUTIE STREET has 32 biscuit designs and 5 limited packs, sold at convenience stores and station kiosks from 6 October 2026.
SNACKSHaribo
Haribo UK's new Sour Bats, bat-shaped gummies in orange, green apple and cherry with blackcurrant, arrive as a convenience-channel exclusive in a £1.25 share bag.
SNACKSMondelez International
A Cadbury chocolate ball with a crunchy Biscoff filling, 33.5g at £0.98 or £3.29 for three, joins the Cadbury and Lotus Biscoff Christmas 2026 range.
SNACKSMondelez International
A hollow Cadbury Dairy Milk bauble to smash open for Buttons or Freddo faces, priced £2.70 for 90g, joins Cadbury's Christmas 2026 range.
SNACKSNestlé
A 132g tin of 12 car-shaped KitKat F1 chocolates, priced at £10 at Morrisons, leads Nestlé's biggest-ever KitKat Christmas range in the UK.
SNACKSFunday
Funday's Fruity Pigs are a berry cherry gummy topped with a foam layer, sold in 50 g bags for $4.50 at Woolworths from late September 2026.
SNACKSMorinaga
Morinaga's Hi-Chew Crisp Fruit Mix puts Fuji apple and Kosui pear in one chew, alongside the first assorted Umai-Chew pack, both on sale nationwide from 29 September 2026.
SNACKSFunday
Funday's limited-edition Mr Whippy gummies are strawberry and vanilla ice cream cones with a foamy texture, 50 g for $4.50 at Woolworths from late September 2026.
Why each one is worth a look.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSGoose Island
Coming
A 16.2% ABV English-style barleywine aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in Angel’s Envy French, Chinkapin and Hungarian oak casks. Releases November 27.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSGoose Island
Coming
A 13.9% ABV bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, oats and panela sugar. The 2026 release arrives on Black Friday, November 27.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSGoose Island
Coming
Goose Island releases its six 2026 Bourbon County Brand beers on Black Friday, 27 November, led by the Original Stout in four-packs of 10-ounce bottles at 14.2% ABV.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSHigh Noon
Released
A limited-edition vodka seltzer with grape, lime and ginger. Released nationwide on April 29 in finite market allocations; availability is while supplies last.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSMolson Coors
Released
A new 4.7% ABV British lager brewed in Burton upon Trent with British barley. The revived Black Label name identifies a distinct new UK product, launched March 16.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSAbsolut
Released
A 38% ABV spicy vodka made with an essence of aged, fermented Tabasco red pepper mash and no added sugar. The U.S. launch announcement confirms retail and bar availability.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSGREY GOOSE
Released
A four-berry flavored vodka blending strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry essences without added sugar. U.S. suggested retail price: $25.99 for 750 mL.
BEER & ALCOHOLIC DRINKSNew Belgium Brewing
Released
A 6.5% ABV juicy IPA with tropical aromas and a sweet, balanced hop profile. Launched nationwide in six- and twelve-packs of 12-ounce cans.
Why each one is worth a look.
COMICSTitan Comics
Titan Manga brings Yunosuke Yoshinaga's mecha manga Break Blade (Broken Blade) back into English print with a special anniversary edition on 15 December 2026, the first English…
COMICSKadokawa
67%Mokumokuren's horror-tinged coming-of-age manga The Summer Hikaru Died publishes its final chapter, 51, on 20 October 2026, a week after chapter 50, five years after it launched…
COMICSMarvel Comics
Dan Panosian writes and draws Wolverine: Paradise, a five-issue Marvel limited series that drops Logan into a criminal underworld in Miami after he steps away from the X-Men.
COMICSDC Comics
Michael Walsh writes and draws Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death, a six-issue folk-horror western from DC's Next Level line that sees the bounty hunter face an otherworldly evil…
COMICSMarvel Comics
Marvel's new Midnight imprint, a superhero-horror line set apart from the main Marvel Universe, debuts on 7 October 2026 with Midnight X-Men #1, Midnight Fantastic Four #1 and…
COMICSKodansha
86%Chuya Koyama's astronaut manga Space Brothers, running in Kodansha's Morning since 2007, published its final chapter in spring 2026 and ends with its 46th volume on 23 July 2026,…
COMICSShueisha
88%Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter returned to Weekly Shonen Jump with chapter 411 in issue 31, on sale 29 June 2026, the first new chapter since chapter 410 on 9 December 2024;…