GEAR FOR GEARHEADS
GEAR FOR GEARHEADS
Fashionable SUV owners who need sneakers for tackling the urban jungle can consider the equally stylish New Balance 574 Sport. Developed in collaboration with Limited Edt Vault, these sneakers feature New Balance’s Fresh Foam and Abzorb cushioning technologies for all-day comfort. $199
Hot-hatch drivers who want their outfits to reflect the fieriness of their machines can don a pair of sunglasses like the Oakley Harmony Fade. Available in three designs, their orange hue supposedly symbolises “the fire that burns inside every competitor”. Just be sure to unleash those flames on a racetrack, not on public roads. $POA
The B&O Beoplay E8 Powder Pink Special Edition earphones might be an ideal present for audiophile mums on Mother’s Day. Each earpiece has a 5.7mm driver and a Bluetooth 4.2 chip with digital sound processing for enhanced sound. When fully charged, these earphones have an operating time of four hours, and the charging case can provide another two charges while she’s on the go. $429
If you want cleaner air at home without having to buy an air purifier, then the Dyson TP04 could be the appliance you need. This bladeless fan is equipped with a 360-degree sealed filtration system that captures harmful gases and allergens. The fan can even be linked to an app that lets you track pollution levels. $899
Enthusiasts who want to turbocharge their wash could check out Samsung’s new line o f washing machines that supposedly halve laundry times with their QuickDrive technology. Unlike regular front-loaders that just move clothes up and do wn in the drum, QuickDrive has a back plate that adds a back-and-forth movement to boost the cleaning process. $1549
WORDS JEREMY CHUA
