New & Notable: Latest releases from Samsung, GIR and Rothy's
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In addition to its new line of smartphones, Samsung also released a new line of Galaxy Tab S8 tablets, available for pre-order: the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Although they’re physically identical to last year’s Galaxy Tab S7 line of tablets, the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets boast a newer processor, which means they should run apps better and smoother and with more efficient battery life, Samsung said. The new line of Galaxy Tab S8 tablets will also provide more RAM. They all come with S Pens for drawing, as well as 12 MP ultra-wide front cameras (useful when your dad appears with, “Hey, everybody! Gather around for a photo!” at your next family function).
Select writer Zoe Malin would be thrilled to receive anything from kitchenware brand GIR, which has been favorably reviewed by Wirecutter, Saveur and Food & Wine Magazine. For Malin (who also runs a bakery service on the side), that “anything” now includes GIR’s new quad chopper, an accessory that combines two hard and two flexible silicone blades to help break down your food, the brand says, and further simplify cooking and meal-prepping.
We highly recommend Rothy's shoes and aren’t alone — the sustainable shoe brand has received positive attention from Insider, GQ and Esquire. Their latest release is a 13.6-inch lightweight tote — literally, it’s called The Lightweight Tote — made from marine plastic and their signature thread and weighing 1.5 pounds. It’s available in a range of fun colors, from Bloom Purple and Coffee Brown to Light Poppy, which is a shade of red.
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