DUAL-THREAT DEVICES THAT ARE AT ONCE DEXTEROUS AND DAPPER, CLEVER AND CHIC SO YOU CAN EMBRACE THE TECH WORLD’S LATEST LUXURIES IN STYLE

BY AMANDA MCCOY

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Wireless Earphones
Wireless ear buds have easily become the quintessential accessory of the 21st century, and in the sonic sphere, it doesn’t get much higher on the food chain than Danish audio house Bang & Olufsen. The third generation of the brand’s hyper-smooth Beoplay E8 features an improved battery life of 35 hours, a Qi-certified wireless charging case, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The buds have also been reconfigured to be more compact, allowing for a super comfortable, less intrusive fit. Available in a variety of luxe color ways, including gold, green (pictured here), grey mist, and pink. $249, bang-olufsen.com

Courant Catch: 3 Wireless Charger
Eliminate the clutter from your bedside table with this swanky Italian leather charging pad that juices your phone and other smart devices while also serving as a stylish catch all for your wallet, keys, jewelry, et al. The weighted, non-slip construction ensures every item will stay in place, and the premium pebble grain leather finish gives the functional tray a designer edge. $175, staycourant.com

Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Speaker
In a chic confluence of sound and style, LV’s new illuminating speaker brings velvety, 360-degree sonority into the home, hotel, or backyard soirée. Inspired by the house’s iconic Toupie bag, the statement piece is crafted from noble leather and metal, and while in use features a vibrant light show that synchronizes with the beat. True to its handbag aesthetic, the portable speaker also comes with a leather carrying strap for ease on the go. $2,890, us.louisvuitton.com

The Prada Centurion Wearable
Carriers of the ultra-exclusive, invite-only Centurion Card by American Express now have a new way to pay for double-foam cappuccinos and look hella good in the process. Amex teamed up with luxury Italian super-house Prada for a stately bracelet-meets-wearable that’s imbedded with a tiny microchip to facilitate payments seamlessly. Think Apple Pay but in full grain Saffiano leather. Free for cardholders, americanexpress.com

Dusk Smart Sunglasses
Tech brand Ampere is taking the classic wayfarer into tomorrow land with Dusk, app-enabled shades made from electro chromic glass. Through the companion app or edge of the frame, wearers can instantly change the tint of the polarized lenses, sliding between 3% and 35% with the swipe of a finger. The smart sunnies are IP65 waterproof and loaded with additional tech, including open-ear audio for music and a built-in mic for calls or voice assistant. There’s also a clever hidden space for Apple’s AirTag in the charging case, so you never run the risk of leaving them by the pool again. $179, ampere.shop

Ekster Parliament Smart Wallet
Handcrafted from Italian and American hide leather, this slim carrier is sleek and stylish enough for the modern world traveler, but it also boasts a myriad of functional benefits. RFID blocking technology makes it unscannable, and a built-in solar-powered tracker ensures man’s essential accessory is also unlosable. The wallet’s patented card ejection mechanism quickly fans out your cards with the touch of a button for easy access to your Visa, Mastercard, or Amex without the fumbling. $118, ekster.com

FitBit Luxe
The original fitness tracker that sparked a global wellness phenomenon gets a glamorous redux in the new Luxe series, a fashion-forward collective of wearables that go far beyond utility. Choose from four finishes, including a special edition link bracelet from jewelry brand gorjana, and track your health and wellness vitals even when feasting on Michelin-starred fare. Starts at $149.99, fitbit.com