GEAR

KRATOS’ CONSOLE

Are you a fan of the game God of War and its main character Kratos? Inspired by the Leviathan Axe (Kratos’ weapon), this $669, limited edition bundle includes a specially designed PlayStation 4 Pro with 1TB HDD, a Dualshock 4 wireless controller, and the Blu-ray Disc version of the PS4 title.

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THE ORIGINAL CURVED SMARTPHONE

HMD is bringing the classic Nokia 8110 back with 4G capabilities in traditional black and a new banana yellow color. The 8110 runs on Smart Feature OS and is powered by a Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of storage. The phone has a a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a 2-megapixel camera at the rear. You’ll even get access to a revamped Snake game, and an impressive 25 days of battery standby.

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LUXE FINISH, FULL SOUND

The newest from Swiss-based audio company Geneva Labs, the Touring:L is a portable speaker that’s covered in eco leather for a luxe finish. It promises crystal clear vocals and rich bass that goes down to 60Hz. This also touts DAB+ and FM radio, with 6 presets so you don’t have to keep searching for your favorite channels.

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ALPINE RACING

The new limited edition Tissot is inspired by the PR 516, an iconic watch from the 60s which paid homage to car racing. Details from the original remain, like the perforated bracelet that reminds you of steering wheels from the time. The case takes the shape of the bodywork, while the pushers portray pistons.

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MUSIC MEETS FASHION

The new Wonderboom Freestyle collection takes the same great sounding speakers and updates them with five fresh new looks; all inspired by global music and fashion trends. As before, the speaker is IPX7 rated and actually floats in water, making it perfect for pool parties. So, grab the colorway that fits your style best, and party on!

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STAY CLEAN, COOL AND INFORMED

The new Pure Cool Purifying Fans tell you what’s in the air as it’s cleaning up. An LCD display shows you which pollutants are floating around. The fan uses three intelligent sensors to detect these particles and automatically turns the fan on to start purifying. The fans feature a 360-degree fully-sealed filter system to capture 99.95% of ultra fine allergens as small as 0.1 microns.

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THE DO ANYTHING SPEAKERS

The Audioengine A5+ has been a perennial favorite amongst discerning listeners because of its big sound and features. Now, it has been updated to include wireless connectivity, making it more compatible with mobile devices. The updated A5+ now supports Bluetooth playback (aptX, AAC, and SBC), so it should play well with both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Elsewhere, it still has built-in Class A/B amplifiers, and the same 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters and 5-inch Kevlar woofers that audiophiles love.

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GOING DARK

Leica partnered with Marcus Wainwright, founder of fashion label ‘rag & bone,’ to create a ‘Stealth Edition’ of the Leica M Monochrom. A scratch-resistant, matte paint makes the surface as black and unobtrusive as possible. Glow-in-thedark markings help you navigate your way in the dark. A jet-black finish fits the M Monochrom, which is dedicated to taking pure black and white images.

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FEEL YOUR MEDIA

The Sony Xperia XZ2 features a new “Ambient Flow” design with a curvy glass build. The phone has an extra tall 5.7-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display that supports HDR and will automatically up-convert SDR content to look more colorful and vibrant. On the rear, the phone has a single 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera that can shoot slow motion footage at 960fps, only now it can do so at a higher 1080p resolution. The XZ2 also features a new Dynamic Vibration System, which uses the same hardware found inside Sony’s PlayStation Dualshock 4 controller. In the XZ2, this will make your phone rumble while you’re watching videos or playing games.

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