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Hey, we get it - you’re not a stereot ype. Who says you can’ t be a nerd and a sports jock at the same time?

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Hey, we get it - you’re not a stereot ype. Who says you can’ t be a nerd and a sports jock at the same time? 

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1. PHASE INTO STYLE

The Misfit Phase is a classy smart watch that tracks steps, distance, calories and sleep. It also pairs with your phone for smart notifications, and a nifty smart but ton lets you wirelessly do things like play music, take a selfie, and control smarthome devices. Built in stainless steel and aluminum, with water resistance and interchangeable straps.

MISFIT PHASE HYBRID SMARTWATCH

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2. UNLEASH THE BEAST

Unleash the beast inside with these fearsome cases for the iPhone 7 from designer Marcelo Burlon. Intense shots of alpha predators are graphically treated to form abstract carnivorous forms against a dark background, each adorned with the lable’s signature white logo.

MARCELO BURLON CASES FOR IPHONE 7

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3. A MINI -ITX BUILDER’S DREAM

Thermaltake’s Engine 27 1U low-profile CPU cooler will fit into even the most compact system. Highly reminiscent of Thermaltake’s earlier Orb coolers, it features a unique aluminum alloy fan structure that helps improve heat dissipation. What’s more, it is only 60mm tall, making it a truly unobtrusive cooler that is both cool and quiet.

THERMALTAKE ENGINE 27 1U

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4. WEBCAM FOR STREAMERS

Maybe all you need from a webcam is that it works. Or maybe you need one that can cut out the mess behind you that is your room. The Logitech C922 Pro Stream will satisfy those in the latter category. Not only does it offer green screen style wizardry by removing your background, it also boasts low-light correction and can do 1080p video at 30fps.

LOGITECH C922 PRO STREAM

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5. FOR THE SPORTS GEEK

Hey, we get it - you’re not a stereotype. Who says you can’ t be a nerd and a sports jock at the same time? Incase gets it too, which is why their Limited Edition Sport Field Bag is designed to hold both your tech and sports gear at the same time. There’s a 15” laptop sleeve, as well as a ventilated isolated ball compartment that ’s also good for holding wet clothes.

INCASE LIMITED EDITION SPORT FIELD BAG

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6. CHECK-IN YOUR LUGGAGE ONLINE

How about a luggage you can check-in from the comfort of your hotel room? The Rimowa app personalizes the Electronic Tag and activates it so that it can communicate with airline apps. The flight data is then sent to the luggage via Bluetooth and shown on the display. The case is now checked in and can be dropped off at the airport with Rimowa’s airline partners.

RIMOWA ELECTRONIC TAG

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7. THE SSD SPEED KING

The Samsung SSD 960 Pro is the company’s latest flagship consumer SSD and it boasts suitably high speeds. Thanks to its new Polaris controller and support for the fast PCIe 3.0 x4 inter face and new NVMe protocol, the drive can attain sequential read and write speeds of up to 3, 500MB/s and 2,100MB/s respectively. Peak random read and write IOPs are also at an incredible 440,000 and 360,000 respectively.

SAMSUNG SSD 960 PRO

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8. CHARGE YOUR APPLE WATCH ANYWHERE

The new Apple Watch Series 2 is a great smart watch, but its battery life isn’ t great. For tunately, there’s now a new portable power bank that can let you charge your Apple Watch wirelessly. The ZENS Apple iPhone / Watch Powerbank features a Apple MFI certified module that will also work with the Apple Watch Series 1 and original Apple Watch. It also has a USB port to charge other devices. Battery capacity is 4000mAh.

ZENS APPLE IPHONE / WATCH POWERBANK

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9. RELEASE THE KRAKEN

Razer’s Kraken Pro headset has finally gotten an update. The V2 boasts larger 50mm audio drivers that deliver a wider frequency range, a stunning new unibody aluminum frame, and bigger, more cushy ear cups. It’s also designed for comfort during long gaming sessions, and the headband has been tweaked so you don’ t feel like something is crushing your head.

RAZER KRAKEN PRO V2

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10. JAM SESSIONS

Jamboard is a 55-inch, 4K digital whiteboard by Google. With its touch-sensitive display, Jamboard allows both local and remote users to collaborate using G Suite. All shared documents are stored on Google Drive. The digital whiteboard has a built-in HD camera, speakers and Wi - Fi connectivity. Jamboard is easy to set up, and can be mounted on the wall or pushed about on its stand. Priced below US$6,000, it is slated for a 2017 launch.

GOOGLE JAMBOARD

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11. FOR THE GROWING PETROLHEAD

The latest McLaren is a completely electric car... for the budding petrolhead under the age of six. The P1 has an open-top design with McLaren’s signature dihedral ‘wing’ doors, with a zippy acceleration of zero to its top speed of 3mph in two seconds.

MCLAREN P1

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12. A STATEMENT CHARGING STATION

It’s a statement piece - the Dock+ for iPhone Marble edition is made from a solid slab of genuine marble, with a disk of aircraft grade aluminum that provides back support for your iPhone. The dock comes with a reinforced, braided Lightning cable that matches the marble and metal finishes of the dock.

NATIVE UNION DOCK+ MARBLE EDITION

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13. THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER

The Aeron chair is so iconic it has a permanent spot in America’s Museum of Modern Art. The new Aeron has been updated with stronger and smarter materials, better adjustment options, intuitive controls, enhanced airflow and a more comfortable sit.

HERMAN MILLER AERON

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14. BLACK AND GOLD BEAUTY

Onkyo’s premium E900M in-ear headphones are designed to capture an audiophile’s heart. With a 3-way hybrid architecture using dual balanced armature and a 6mm dynamic drivers, it achieves both aural clarity and deep bass. It also boasts of an incredible frequency range from 5Hz to 40kHz and together with Onkyo’s HF Audio Player app and Onkyo Music download service, you’ll be in High Resolution Audio heaven in no time.

ONKYO E900M

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15. INDULGE IN FLORAL

Ted Baker’s cases for the iPhone 7 are so beautiful you’ll want to leave your phone screen-face down. The elegant Flight from the Orient prints in black and nude are an art piece for your iPhone, while the sensual sof t floral Porcelain Rose designs are alluringly feminine in their grace.

TED BAKER CASES FOR IPHONE 7

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16. TWO IN ONE, AND MORE

The Haier Duo Dry is the latest washer and dryer combo from the Chinese consumer electronics giant. The top part is a dryer, while the bottom functions as both a washer and dryer. The Duo Dry is meant to be a compact, all-in-one solution for all your laundry needs. It has a TFT touchscreen that allows you to conveniently access over 30 pre-set programs. Did we mention it also has Wi-Fi connectivity?

HAIER DUO DRY

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