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Kindle, Away, Ninja and Hoka just dropped new products

Shopping experts tested October launches from Samsung, Kindle, Hoka, Nutrafol and Oofos, and ranked the best across categories; your cart has been warned.

On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on Finally, Some Good News
Published 1:39 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by NBC News: “Kindle, Away, Ninja and Hoka just dropped new products — here’s what we’re already loving”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:39 AM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinally, some good news, and I need everyone to stay calm, because Kindle, Away, Ninja and Hoka all dropped new products this month.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShopping experts tested new gear from Samsung, Nutrafol, Oofos and more, and picked the best launches of October.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThere are recovery slippers, Hank. Somebody made a slipper for your tired little feet, and I'm not crying, you're crying.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'm not crying.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWildlife advisory, a very overeager Hank has wandered into the shoe aisle. Motorists, please slow down, and let the sensible loafers cross.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe only launch I want tonight is the end of this segment. Brock, what's the weather looking like, or should I just assume it's slippers all the way down?

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