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Nomad Icy Blue Glow Stratos Band adds glow-in-the-dark twist to Apple Watch Ultra

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Getting a watch band for your Watch Ultra just got interesting with Nomad’s latest addition to the Stratos Band line-up. After the success with the custom fit band designed for the Ultra in titanium finish and the FKM links, which is more comfortable to wear and touch, this watch band is irresistible. Coming in a fluoroelastomer cast that glows in Tron-like hues, the band demonstrates how “performance and fun can happen at the same time.” Nomad calls it the Icy Blue Glow version, and it’s a limited-run creation that pairs rugged durability with understated style.

The new Stratos Band blends Grade 4 titanium hardware with compression-molded FKM fluoroelastomer for a hybrid design that balances strength and flexibility. The titanium outer links provide a refined look and robust build, while the FKM interior links contour around the wrist for comfort and movement that traditional metal bands rarely offer. This dual-material approach also introduces subtle ventilation spaces, which help with moisture evaporation and breathability during everyday wear or more intense activity.

Designer: Nomad

What sets the Icy Blue Glow edition apart is the photoluminescent material infused into the interior FKM links. This compound absorbs light throughout the day and emits a soft blue glow in low-light conditions. The glowing effect is more subdued in typical environments because the material sits beneath the titanium, but it still produces a cool, visual accent in the dark that distinguishes it from more conventional bands. Nomad equips this limited version with a custom magnetic clasp engineered for secure closure and corrosion resistance. The clasp remains fastened through daily movements yet opens easily when the sides of the buckle are squeezed. Users can also fine-tune the band’s fit using the included tool to remove or add links, making customization straightforward.

Though designed from the ground up for Apple Watch Ultra models 1 and higher, the Stratos Band is also compatible with earlier Apple Watch Series 1–11 and SE models, offering versatility across a wide range of devices. The band’s flexible design supports wrist sizes generally between 130 mm and 200 mm, and its construction balances a weight that feels substantial without being cumbersome. The titanium elements are finished with a scratch-resistant DLC coating, adding resilience for adventures and daily use alike.

The fluoroelastomer material itself is antimicrobial and can be cleaned easily with soap and water, supporting hygiene for wear during workouts or outdoor activities. The band’s water-resistant design further reinforces its adaptability to various lifestyles, though it’s recommended to allow the band to dry fully after exposure to moisture. Priced at $189, the Stratos Band Icy Blue Glow edition offers a premium alternative to standard Apple and third-party bands with a playful glow-in-the-dark element.

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Nomad Made a Credit Card AirTag Thin Enough to Fit in Your Wallet

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Losing your wallet ranks somewhere between forgetting your keys and realizing you left the stove on in terms of minor panic attacks. The sinking feeling when you pat your pockets and find nothing but lint is pretty much universal, yet most tracking solutions require bulky add-ons that won’t fit properly or make your wallet noticeably thicker. AirTags work great for bags and keychains, but stuffing one into your wallet feels like carrying a small hockey puck between your cash and cards.

Nomad’s Tracking Card Pro solves this by fitting Apple Find My technology into something that looks and feels exactly like a premium metal credit card. At just 2.5mm thick, it’s three times slimmer than an AirTag and slides into any wallet without adding noticeable bulk. The real achievement is cramming a rechargeable battery and wireless charging into that thin form, then making it last up to 16 months on a single charge.

Designer: Nomad Goods

The card itself is deceptively simple. A polycarbonate and aluminum body with a matte black or white finish, subtle Nomad branding on top, and a small chip icon that mimics what you’d see on an actual credit card. There’s a wireless charging symbol near the bottom and a tiny LED indicator that lights up when charging, but otherwise it’s designed to blend in completely with your other cards.

Charging happens wirelessly on any Qi or MagSafe pad, and Nomad claims you can even charge it through leather wallets without removing the card. That’s actually pretty handy for something you’re meant to leave in place and forget about until you need it. Heck, the IPX7 waterproof rating means the occasional spill or rainstorm won’t kill it, which is reassuring for something that lives in your pocket most of the time.

Setup is straightforward if you’ve ever used an AirTag. Pop open the Find My app, add the Tracking Card Pro, and name it whatever you want. From there it works like any other Find My device, pinging nearby Apple devices to report its location. The global network means your wallet can be tracked almost anywhere someone with an iPhone happens to be.

Of course, the slimness comes with trade-offs. The card is about as thick as two credit cards stacked together, so it does take up a slot in your wallet. The audio alert for locating the card works but isn’t particularly loud, so you’ll want to be relatively close when triggering it. That said, the primary use is tracking via the Find My app anyway, where you can see the card’s location on a map. If you want an even thinner option, the 1.3mm Slimca HERE 2 Tracker Card can even charge via USB-C despite its super-thin profile.

At $39, the Tracking Card Pro sits between cheap alternatives that barely work and premium options that don’t offer much extra. It’s currently on preorder with shipments expected by mid-January, and there’s a discount if you buy multiple cards. For anyone who’s ever spent an afternoon tearing apart their house looking for a wallet, or worse, realized it’s gone while standing in line at checkout, that’s probably money well spent.

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Nomad 65W AC Adapter has a genius way to charge your Apple Watch and AirPods

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It’s almost a fact of an Apple user’s life that owning one product means owning two or three others or even more. iPhone owners are more likely to own AirPods or even an Apple Watch than any other earbuds or smartwatch brand, which does mean they often need accessories that support all two or three. That’s particularly true when it comes to chargers, which is why many Apple-compatible products come in a 3-in-1 design. Unfortunately, those often come with bulky designs to make space for devices, especially where wireless charging is supported because of the space the charging coils take up. This new 65W AC Power Adapter from Nomad, however, has a rather creative solution to that space problem, especially when you need to quickly charge your Apple Watch or even your AirPods.

Designer: Nomad

With so many people owning more than one electronic device, power adapters that have multiple USB ports are a common sight these days. Even Apple eventually launched a dual USB-C charger, though it ironically doesn’t have enough power to support charging multiple Apple devices at the same time, at least not when you have iPhones and iPads and more. Thankfully, there’s a thriving market for third-party accessories, leaving plenty of room for outside-the-box designs like the new Nomad 65W Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition.

As the name says, this particular power brick is designed with Apple’s smartwatch in mind, and it charges it in a rather unique way. The top of the charger is actually a wireless charger that supports not just the Apple Watch but also some AirPods with cases that support wireless charging. For Apple Watch Series 7 and later, it can even do fast charging, so you’ll be off to the races in no time flat.

That’s not the only notable feature that it has, of course. The Nomad 65W AC Adapter features two USB-C ports, each giving the full power output if used on its own, and that’s enough to even charge a MacBook Pro or fast charge a MacBook Air. If used at the same time, however, the top USB-C port indicated with a blue accent will push out 45W of power, leaving the lower port with only 20W.

Best of all, Nomad’s AC charger is nearly half the size of Apple’s official charger thanks to GaN technology. This makes the adapter a great traveling companion, and its creative design will let you easily charge your Apple Watch on a bedside wall socket, no additional charging pads or cables required.

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The AirTag that Apple should have built: Nomad’s GPS tracking card comes with Apple ‘Find My’ support

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It’s the size of a credit card, fits in your wallet, works with Apple’s Find My network, and most importantly, charges wirelessly so you don’t need to worry about batteries or ditching the entire device altogether after a year of use. Meet the Nomad Tracking Card, a slick tracking device that makes you wonder why Apple made something as bulky as the AirTag. At just 2mm thin, it’s about as thick as 2 credit cards together, making it discreet enough to slip in anywhere, whether it’s your wallet, your backpack, or even your jacket pocket, giving you the ability to track your belongings through Apple’s global device tracking network.

Designer: Nomad

Anyone who knows me knows how much I think the AirTag needs a redesign. Apple made the tracking device back in 2019 to be used with bags and keys, but didn’t think of the potential of having a card-shaped tracker for your wallet and pockets. It’s been 5 years since the AirTag made its first appearance and rumors about an AirTag 2.0 are so few and far apart, it’s almost as if Apple’s left it up to third party creators to make better trackers that work with its devices.

That’s where Nomad’s Tracking Card comes in. It’s slim, compact, and manages to fit an impressive amount of tech inside its design. The card sports a polycarbonate body, known for its toughness and impact resistance, and comes with a GPS tracker, an NFC for pairing, a battery that runs for 5 months on a full charge, and a MagSafe-compatible wireless charging coil that lets you charge your card when its battery runs out. A graphic on the card tells you where the wireless coil is located, so you can simply attach the Tracking Card onto a MagSafe charger or place it on a wireless charging mat and it begins recharging. No replaceable batteries, no single-use design, no wastage.

Nomad’s website doesn’t mention the presence of a built-in speaker like you would have with the AirTag. Useful for being able to ‘hear’ where your tracking device is, or for alerting you if stolen or left behind, the speaker can be quite a nifty feature. The Tracking Card is, however, IPX7 water and dust-proof, and starts at $40.

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