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1. FEATURE-RICH, AND PRICED RIGHT!

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This Android Go 5.94-inch smartphone from Neffos sports a 5.45-inch, notch-less display. Its Android-lite OS ensures optimal usage of its onboard 16GB storage. With support for dual-SIM, and an adequate camera system that comprises a rear 8MP autofocus camera, and a 5MP selfie camera, this smartphone is heavy on features but light in its price of only $99. NEFFOS C7 LITE 

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2. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

One half of this storage stick is an Intel Optane drive, while the other is based on Intel QLC 3D NAND. Intel claims the device’s strength is its optimal performance at low queue depths, typically 1 to 2, and most application workloads happen at those queue depths. It brings the best of Intel Optane and Intel QLC 3D NAND technologies into a single, lightweight package. INTEL OPTANE MEMORY H10 WITH SOLID-STATE STORAGE
 
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3. I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE, I WANT TO RIDE MY SG BIKE....

No initial deposits! Just download the SG Bike app, top up the e-wallet and ride off  into the sunset! Besides the standard lightweight series bicycles, you can also find leisure series bicycles that include child seats, pet baskets, and mountain bikes at East Coast Park. It’s perfect for family outings by the beach! SG BIKE

PICTURES INTEL, NEFFOS, SG BIKE 
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4. FIRST SENNHEISER SOUNDBAR

This new soundbar boasts of Ambeo technology to create 3D spatial experience in immersive 5.1.4 sound, with a deep bass response that goes as low as 30Hz. All this is achieved from a single device without the need for additional subwoofers or speakers. SENNHEISER AMBEO SOUNDBAR
 
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5. GALLUM NITRIDE’S THE SECRET SAUCE

This little plug outputs enough juice, up to 30W, to charge a laptop. It weighs only 62 grams, and can fit into a pocket. Its magic sauce is gallium nitride, which is used to make its internal components. They are more efficient and support a higher switching frequency during power conversion. ANKER POWERPORT ATOM PD1

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6. THE KINGPIN OF TURING!

The EVGA card differentiates itself with its hybrid cooling system, i.e., a 240mm cooling radiator with an Astek pump that drives a closed loop cooling system, and a 100mm cooling fan that’s mounted to a full metal heatsink for the air-cooling system. This provides optimal cooling for its Turing-based TU102 graphics chip, as well as its 16+3 phase VRM. EVGA GEFORCE RTX 2080 TI KINGPIN

 
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7. LESS IS MORE

Razer’s 17.3-inch gaming laptop has been revamped to feature new hardware specifications that include the 9th-gen Intel Core i7-9750H. Design-wise, the notebook sports a more angular profile and slimmer display bezels. There’s also an infrared camera for facial recognition via Windows Hello. RAZER BLADE PRO 17 

PICTURES ANKER, EVGA, RAZER, SENNHEISER  

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8. MY WATER HEATER HAS WI-FI, DOES YOURS?

This storage water heater has Wi-Fi connectivity and allows for total control over its operations over your home’s Wi-Fi network. Conserve energy with its Smart Control feature and receive energy consumption reports for usage monitoring. The heater sports a sleek and clean design to blend in with modern home decors too. ARISTON ANDRIS2 TOP WI-FI ENABLED STORAGE WATER HEATER
 
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9. GAMING WITH YOUR ULTRABOOK

The enclosure boasts a larger 700W power supply, USB Type-A and Gigabit Ethernet ports, plus fancy Chroma lights. It works with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics and AMD Radeon VII GPUs to augment a thin and light laptop with the power of a full gaming rig. RAZER CORE X CHROMA THUNDERBOLT 3 EGPU ENCLOSURE 
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10. LONG LASTING AND SWEAT RESISTANT

The new Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones are ideal for sports and outdoors enthusiasts. Sweat-resistant and with a touted 9-hour of battery life, they will keep going long after you’re winded and worn from your workout. They come in four color options, i.e., black, navy, moss and ivory, and they feature the new Apple H1 chip for fast pairing and stable wireless connectivity. BEATS POWERBEATS PRO 
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11. WORKS WITH BOTH HANDS

This Gigabyte mouse is an ambidextrous gaming mouse that’s built for gamers, from its tactile Japanese Omron switches and enthusiast-grade 6,200 dpi Pixart 3327 optical sensor. Lighting effects and button configurations are This Gigabyte mouse is an ambidextrous gaming mouse stored onboard and make the device an essential piece of gaming armament. GIGABYTE AORUS M2

PICTURES ARISTON ,GIGABYTE, BEATS , RAZER 
 
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12. RELIABLE WIRELESS CAMERA CONTROL

The Sony Remote Commander features Bluetooth connectivity for reliable and responsive camera control. Targeted at imaging enthusiasts who require precise shutter control, this wireless remote is touted to work within approximately 0.05 seconds release time-lag. SONY REMOTE COMMANDER 
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13. LET’S GO DISC-LESS

This updated Xbox One S variant goes disc-less, which means gamers must make use of cloud storage for everything. It also means all your games must be purchased online and downloaded. Of course, the carrot is that some of Microsoft’s biggest games such as Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves come pre-installed. XBOX ONE S ALL-DIGITAL EDITION

 
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14. TO THE BATCAVE!

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Batman, Secretlab has launched its Titan Dark Knight Edition gaming chair. Its yellow stitching is eye-catching against the black suede material. The Dark Knight emblem on its backrest, in intricate stitching, completes the look. SECRETLAB TITAN DARK KNIGHT EDITION GAMING CHAIR

PICTURES SECRETLAB, SONY, MICROSOFT