From a tablet that doubles as a movie projector to a waterproof speaker you can use in the shower – these latest gadgets for the home are downright impressive.
PROJECT MOVIES FROM YOUR PHONE
The Sony MP-CL1 portable projector uses laser beam scanning technology to throw a high-definition (1,920 by 720 pixels) screen up to 3m in size at a distance of 3.45m onto any surface for viewing. It also comes with autofocus and manual key stone correction for clarity, and uses a Wi-Fi connection from device to projector. The MP-CL1 comes with its own screen mirroring function, and up to 120 minutes of playback – long enough for an emergency movie night, so you can Netflix and chill using most smartphones. www.sony.com.sg
TAKE THESE SPEAKERS EVERYWHERE
The My Iwau portable Bluetooth speakers from Nakamichi are IPX4-certified (splash-proof) and come in a durable hard silicone exterior that needs little maintenance. Clip it to a stand, or hang it off a hook using the attached silicone strap and blast your tunes all day. www.nakamichi.com
SHOWER TO MUSIC
Who doesn’t like some music in the bathroom? With the Go Gear Splash n Dash suction cup splash-proof speaker, simply place it next to a wall or shower screen and press down, and you’ll have a speaker that will stream music from your mobile phone or computer via Bluetooth for up to eight hours. Available from Hwee Seng Electronics. www.fb.com/ HweeSengElectronics
PROJECT MOVIES FROM YOUR TABLET
The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro tablet runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail Atom x5-Z8500 processor and has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. If this all sounds normal to you, the Yoga 3 Pro has a trick up its sleeves. It features an integrated pico projector that can project an image of up to 1.8m. Coupled with the built-in JBL sound bar, this makes the Yoga 3 Pro the ideal portable movie projector. www.lenovo.com
BETTER CONTROLS FOR APPLE T V
Looks like Apple’s Smart TV was given a massive overhaul. Beyond the 64-bit A8 processor, this television peripheral comes with a new remote out of the box, which basically controls almost anything the new Apple TV does. Currently, Siri on Apple TV can also help you narrow your searches, such as homing in on movies featuring a specific actress within the last three years, or rewinding exactly seven minutes. www.apple.com/sg/
BIGGER, BETTER SOUND
Ultimate Ears just updated its popular UE Boom speaker series – it now boasts 25 per cent louder audio with a maximum sound level of 90 A-weighted decibels, plus an extended wireless range of up to 30m. Like the first iteration, the new UE Boom 2 features 360-degree sound, with a wrap-around speaker designed to broadcast audio in every direction. It is still just as waterproof (IPX7-certified) as before, and maintains the water-bottle form factor. www.ultimateears.com/en-sg
A CLEANING TOOL THAT ENTERTAINS
This USB-powered R2-D2 vacuum cleaner makes short work of cleaning up your desktop surface. This device is officially licensed by The Fowndry, and is purely targeted at Star Wars fans who are particular about cleanliness. If cleanliness is next to godliness, then you might as well up the geekiness factor, too! www.thefowndry.com
