Large-screen TVs are great, until you’ve put squeeze them into a small room. For very tight spaces, an ultra-short throw projector like this LG PH450U is a no-brainer.
1. BIG SCREEN IN A SMALL ROOM
Large-screen TVs are great, until you’ve put squeeze them into a small room. For very tight spaces, an ultra-short throw projector like this LG PH450U is a no-brainer. It can project an 80-inch 720p image from just 33cm from the screen, and its 450-lumen, 30,000-hour lamp will last you for years. It even has a rechargeable 2.5-hour battery. LG MINIBEAM PH450U
2. SWISS METAL JACKET
In 2013, Swatch made waves with the Sistem51, an affordable watch with Swiss mechanical movement. Its everyday price was made possible by an automated assembly process, with most of the parts made from plastic. The Irony does away with the plastic, at least from the outside, with a stainless steel case, new dial designs and straps. SWATCH SISTEM51 IRONY
3. GALE FORCE PROTECTION
Blunt’s Classic Umbrella is the last umbrella you’ll ever need. The uniquely tensioned canopy and aerodynamic structure have been tested against 72mph or Force 11 winds, which basically means everything below a hurricane. Plus, it looks super cool. BLUNT CLASSIC UMBRELLA
4. MOUNT YOUR PC ON THE WALL
Forget about that boring hulk of metal sitting on your desk. The Thermaltake Core P3 is almost a work of art, and it wants to go up on your wall. Its side panel is a stunning sheet of tempered glass, the better to show off your hardware, and its open design is a refreshing departure from the enclosed cuboids that are the majority of cases on the market today. THERMALTAKE CORE P3
5. DASHBOARD CAMERA CONFESSIONAL
In-car dashboard cameras can be a handy road assistant, and ASUS updates their dashcam line-up with a newer, smarter one. It’s called the ASUS Reco Smart, and it’s available at $329. The new camera comes with a proprietary ASUS Reco app, which connects the Reco Smart to any iOS or Android device via Wi-Fi, and it gives the user full control over the in-car camera. ASUS RECO SMART
6. LIQUID-COOLING GOODNESS
The Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm features a liquid-cooling waterblock, with a pair of G1/4 3/8-inch fittings for corresponding liquid cooling systems. Armed with 8GB of GDDR5X video memory, the card operates in an overclocked state, with a base clock of 1,632MHz, and a boost clock speed of 1,771MHz. ZOTAC GEFORCE GTX 1080 ARCTICSTORM
7. BACKPACK FROM THE FUTURE
Timbuk2’s futuristic backpack is inspired by New Balance’s C-series shoe, for living and cycling in the city. The stretchy exterior trampoline pocket fits different helmet sizes and can be stowed when not in use. Rainbow and speckled reflective strips provide both safety and style when you’re out and about. NEW BALANCE C-SERIES BACKPACK BY TIMBU K2
8. TRULY WIRELESS EARBUDS
Unlike most Bluetooth earphones, the VerveOnes+ has no cable connecting the two earbuds. Featuring IP57 waterproof protection and up to 12 hours playtime, it’s great for both morning joggers and commuters stuck on the train. And when a call comes in, yuo can take it without having to reach for your phone, thanks to the dual integrated mics. MOTOROLA VERVEONES+
9. MAC WAY FOR WINDOWS
The Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac provides more support for everyday tasks, and it lets Mac users play Overwatch - the rare Blizzard game that doesn’t come with a Mac OS version. It also fully supports the new Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and it’s ready for the upcoming macOS Sierra update. PARALLELS DESKTOP 12 FOR MAC
10. PERFORMANCE FOR THE MASSES
Remember the AMD Radeon RX 480? The GeForce GTX 1060 is NVIDIA’s reply to that already great mainstream card. This card is significantly more powerful than the GeForce GTX 960, but the best part is that it’s able to crank out more-than playable frame rates at 1440p resolutions. Think mainstream cards were only good for 1080p gaming? Think again. NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 FOUNDERS EDITION
11. NEXT-GEN THUMB DRIVE
A new age of USB Type-C devices brings the need for thumb drives that are compatible with old and new ports. Not surprisingly, SanDisk releases the Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C, a dual-ended thumb drive with one USB Type-C connector on one end, and the standard USB-A connector on the other. SANDISK ULTRA DUAL DRIVE USB TYPE-C
12. MADE FOR A PERFECT FIT
Developed, tuned, and tested at the Skullcandy headquarters in Park City,these earbuds feature Skullcandy’s unique Brinx Tech, which uses a flexible earbud nozzle to allow the earphone to naturally align to the angle of your ear canal for a better fit. That means better noise isolation, and more comfort for hours of listening pleasure. SKULLCANDY STRUM
13. TRANSFORMING FURNITURE
Flustered with your small flat? The Ori Robotic Furniture may change all that. Coming out of the MIT Media Lab, Ori transforms with a touch of a button, sliding or tucking in a bed and table whenever you want them. The entire Ori also moves, transforming your office space to a large living room or bedroom. ORI ROBOTIC FURNITURE
14. BLANKET YOUR HOME IN WI-FI
The Linksys RE7000 is a high speed Wi-Fi range extender that supports MU-MIMO technology, and speeds of up to 300Mbps on its 2.4GHz band and 1733Mbps on its 5GHz band. However, the most useful feature must be Seamless Roaming, which allows it to broadcast a single SSID along with compatible Linksys Max-Stream routers so that users don’t suffer from any drops in connection. LINKSYS RE 7000 MAX- STREAM AC1900+ WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER
15. TRACK YOUR RUN WITH YOUR FEET
Under Armour’s first ever smart shoes, the SpeedForm Gemini 2, have a tracker built right into their soles, which work with UA’s MapMyRun app to track your runs - and you don’t have to carry your smartphone while doing it. UA says the trackers will never need to be be charged, with a battery lifespan that exceeds 400 miles. UNDER ARMOUR SPEEDFORM GEMINI 2
16. SHAVE THE WEIGHT OFF
No, that’s not a spelling mistake - the Zero Halliburton takes the ‘e’ out of ZRO because this luggage is made to be as light as possible, without any unnecessary weight. It’s made from light, shock-resistant Makrolon polycarbonate, with integrated structural ribs for added strength. ZERO HALLIBURTON ZRO
