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WORDS JEREMY CHUA

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Petrolheads who are also fitness buffs may be drawn to the new Fitbit Versa. This smart watch can track your heart rate, is water-resistant to a depth of 50m, has a four-day battery life, and can store over 300 songs, too. We’re not sure if the Exercise Modes programmed into this device include one called “Track Day”, though. From $318
 
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Shutterbugs looking for a wide-angle lens might want to check out the Laowa 9mm f2.8D lens from Venus Optics. Weighing just 215g and measuring 60mm by 53mm, it’ll even fit in your pocket if your camera bag is full. Available for Sony E-Mount, Canon EOS-M and Fuji X models. $669
 
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With the NAD Viso HP70, the rest of your family can sleep soundly while you’re chasing exotic cars in Gran Turismo. Apart from offering two types of noise cancellation, these headphones have RoomFeel, a sound reproduction technology that supposedly delivers the full range of sound you’d normally get from a loudspeaker. With a maximum operating time of 15 hours, it’s pretty convenient to take on long flights, too. $599
 
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If you’re looking for a smartphone with nifty features at a price that won’t break the bank, then you might want to consider the Nokia 7 Plus. I t’s equipped with a 6-inch full-HD+ display, 4GB of RAM, two rear cameras with Zeiss optics, and a 3800mAh battery. Running on stock Android, you’ll always get the latest OS updates, too. $599
 
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Possibly aimed at enthusiasts who want a laptop that’s built like a supercar, the Gigabyte Aero 15X has a CNC-machined body and a 15-inch screen with 4K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Powered by an eighth generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and an 8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 graphics card, the Aero 15X should be able to handle just about any business or computer game you throw at it. $POA