A CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER WITH SWAPPABLE BATTERIES!

This new cordless vacuum cleaner from Samsung offers up to 40 minutes of operation on a single charge.

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This new cordless vacuum cleaner from Samsung offers up to 40 minutes of operation on a single charge. It comes with a swappable battery pack that will extend its operation for another 40 minutes. At a button’s click, the vacuum’s patented ergonomic Flex Handle folds up to 50 degrees, allowing for easy reach under low furniture.

SAMSUNG POWERSTICK PRO

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2. VERTABIM’S FASTEST DRIVE, EVER!

The Verbatim Vx500 is an external SSD storage device housed in a sleek and sturdy aluminum case. Its capacity ranges from 120- to 480GB, and features a Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 2 port. Its touted read and write speeds are 500MB/s and 440MB/s respectively. The external drive is “smaller than a pack of gum” and it slips easily into your bag or pocket.

VERTABIM VX500

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3. IT’S HARD TO KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN

The Toshiba Portege Z30-E is a 13.3-inch business laptop that weighs just 1.2kg. Touted to have an 18-hour battery life, the laptop can be configured up to the latest 8th-generation Intel Core processors, with support for Intel vPro technology. Its LED-backlit display is non-reflective for glare-free viewing. Its storage options are configurable up to a 512 m.2 SATA SSD. The laptop ships with Window 10 Professional operating system.

TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z30-E

PICTURES SAMSUNG, TOSHIBA, VERBATIM

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4. PRIVATE LISTENING ROOM

Essentially a sealed version of the LCD2 Classic, this headphone features 106mm large planar magnetic drivers and achieves its isolation using specially chosen blocks of non-resonant and acoustically-neutral plastics for the ear cups. Leather-free ear pads filled with memory foam and a spring steel suspension headband with a leatherfree strap complete the package.

AUDEZE LCD2 CLOSED-BACK

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5. AFFORDABLE AMOLED

The Galaxy J7 Duo has a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD display, is powered by an Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. The J7 Duo boasts a dual rear camera setup, pairing a 13-megapixel f/1.9 lens with a 5-megapixel f/1.9 lens. On the front, there’s an 8-megapixel f/1.9 camera. It even features a removable battery.

SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 DUO

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6. SMALL CAMERA, LONG REACH

If you’re looking for a compact camera for your travels, check out the RX100 VI. It packs a 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with an upgraded BIONZ X image processing system and front-side LSI for improved processing power and speed. This means you can do 4K recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, plus up to 24fps capture with continous AF. Most impressively, it has a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm F2.8 – F4.5 lens to cover you both near and far.

SONY RX100 VI

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7. WIDELY CAPABLE

This lens gives you the opportunity to go wide, really wide. Its 8mm starting focal length is the 35mm equivalent of 12mm, and at 16mm that’s the equivalent of 24mm. The lens has a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, with an optical design consists of 20 lenses in 13 groups. The professional lens is dust and water resistant, and capable of working in temperatures as low as -10°C.

FUJIFILM FUJINON XF 8-16MM F2.8 R LM WR

PICTURES AUDEZE, FUJIFILM, SAMSUNG, SONY

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8. SEEKING ALPHA

The Traveler α is a special collaboration between Gitzo and Sony, a tripod specially designed for Sony α7 and α9 cameras. A dedicated Sony α plate matches the cameras perfectly, and the tripod’s black and silver finishing pairs stylishly with the Sony aesthetic. The Traveler α is a compact, lightweight tripod that weighs 1.43kg and can hold up to 10kg of gear.

MANFROTTO GITZO TRIPOD KIT TRAVELER A

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9. ALL THAT POWERS IS GOLD!

The Gigabyte AORUS P850W 80+ Gold Modular is the company’s first power supply unit launched under the AORUS brand. Its output capacity is rated at 850W, with 80 PLUS Gold power efficiency. The unit features Japanese capacitors and premium internal components for reliability and product longevity. It uses a single +12V rail design, which is ideal for overclocking. The PSU is fully modular and features a 135mm fan with smart temperature control.

GIGABYTE AORUS P850W 80+ GOLD MODULAR

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10. LIGHTNING IN A CAN

Shinola’s over-ear headphones are distinctly recognizable, with the company’s signature lightning-bolt emblazoned on the sides. It uses a custom 50mm dynamic transducer for a clean listening experience, and plush memory foam ear pads encased with lambskin for comfort. Leather and stainless steel materials are used for long-wearing usability.

SHINOLA CANFIELD

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11. LOOK, MA, BOTH HANDS!

The Cooler Master CM310 Ambidextrous RGB Gaming Mouse features a 10,000DPI sensor, which tracks up to 60IPS. It is jazzed up with built-in RGB lighting strip with five preset modes, and is relatively light at 100g, with textured rubberized side grips for comfort and control. This gaming mouse has two easy access control buttons for DPI and lighting effects adjustments.

COOLER MASTER CM310 AMBIDEXTROUS RGB GAMING MOUSE

PICTURES COOLER MASTER, GIGABYTE, MANFROTTO, SHINOLA

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12. YES, IT COMES IN BLACK

To answer the question, yes, it does come in black. The Dyson Supersonic is probably the most over-engineered hairdryer in the world. It’s powered by Dyson’s digital motor V9, which is eight times faster than other hair dryers. The Supersonic launched in iron/fuchsia and white/silver colorways, followed by a black/purple combo. Now it’s available in black/nickel.

DYSON SUPERSONIC (BLACK/NICKEL)

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13. HADOUKEN!!!

The special edition Razer Panthera Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite arcade stick for Playstation 4 is a fully mod-capable controller that pays homage to the fighting video game title. The Panthera arcade stick is decked out in original Marvel vs. Capcom themed artwork and is built with premium Sanwa hardware components: 10 buttons and an eight-way joystick. It even has internal compartments to store unused gear and modding tools!

RAZER PANTHERA MARVEL VS. CAPCOM INFINITE ARCADE STICK FOR PLAYSTATION 4

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14. ALL SCREEN, NO NOTCH

The Oppo Find X is a 6.4-inch smartphone with an incredible 93.8% screen-to-body ratio. It accomplishes this by hiding the cameras within the phone. Only when you launch the camera app will its “Stealth 3D” camera slide up, exposing a 25-megapixel front-facing camera and a dual 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel rear cameras. Close the camera app and the camera will slide neatly back into the phone. Oppo says the camera opes in just 0.5 seconds. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. It has a 3,730mAh battery with Oppo’s VOOC fast charging.

OPPO FIND X

PICTURES DYSON, OPPO, RAZER