EASY RIDER
The 2025 Defender OCTA is a powerful upgrade of the popular Land Rover SUV. Its 4.4‑liter, Twin Turbo V8 engine produces a horsepower of 626 and travels from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. A network of hydraulically interlinked dampers virtually eliminates pitch and body roll, while a 6D Dynamics system delivers a comfortable ride. Tough underbody protection lets drivers explore the roughest terrain. From $152,000; landrover.com

SAFE AND SOUND
Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds deliver high-quality audio while enabling users to hear nearby sounds, thanks to an innovative, cuff-shaped design. Listeners also enjoy Bose Immersive Audio technology, which creates a three-dimensional, layered effect, as if music was being played on a stage nearby. Boasting a brushed-metallic finish, the earbuds come in Black or White Smoke (pictured). $299; bose.com

STAR GAZER
Unistellar’s Odyssey smart telescope makes studying the cosmos easy for stargazers in their own homes. Equipped with precision optics and an autofocus feature, it operates without adjustment and can observe nearby planets as well as objects in galaxies millions of light years away. From $2,299; unistellar.com