Pioneer Rayz Rally
On-the-go conference speaker
£99.95 from Pioneer, pioneerrayz.com Features Smart button, Lightning port, pass through charging, carry case
Available in onyx or space grey, this diminutive speaker could become an indispensable accessory for a very specific group of people.
If you often find yourself on a call with your coworkers (or family), then it will be a £100 well spent. Conference call quality is exceptional and a marked improvement on the iPhone’s built-in speaker (unsurprisingly). The single button can be used to mute or end calls. If you don’t need it for conference calls, the Rayz Rally could be useful, but you’ve probably got something already that can do its job, like a Bluetooth speaker. Pioneer says it can be used as a personal music speaker – it’s fine up to two-thirds volume – but who regularly needs a speaker that only you can hear? If you’re at home, in the car or in the office, you’ll have something else you can use for audio.
It’s Lightning powered, though you can connect a Lightning cable to the bottom as well to charge it and your iPhone or iPad. The corresponding app updates the firmware and guides you through a basic tutorial to get you started.