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MICROSOFT SURFACE HUB 2S

A big touchscreen on wheels.

NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK RAX200

A super-fast router with wings.

SECRETLAB TITAN DARK KNIGHT

A gaming chair with a big bat.

Are you a pizza aficionado unable to build a full-sized wood fire oven in your home? Breville’s Smart Oven Pizzaiolo replicates the same conductive, radiant and convective heat to reach temperatures of about 400 degrees Celsius. Cook an authentic wood fired pizza in two minutes! You can even control the char on the top crust via a dial. Ah, the wonders of technology.

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SHINY AND UNTETHERED

The Audioengine A2+ wireless speakers are the company’s new iteration of their ever-popular A2+ speakers. These support the latest Bluetooth 5.0 standard, plus aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs so they play well with iOS and Android devices alike. Even if they’re wirelessly enabled, they continue to suppose a variety of connectivity options through USB, RCA and good old 3.5mm stereo jacks. What makes them stand out are their hi-gloss color options.

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TURING FOR THE MASSES

This mainstream graphics card sports the same TU116 GPU as the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Targeted at previous generation Pascal GPU owners looking to upgrade to a Turing architecture, the card also has support for H.265 (HEVC) 8K encoding at 30fps, and its relatively low power draw of 120W ensures operability with existing PSUs.

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WORKING IN PERFECT HARMONY WORKING N PERFECT ARMONY

This wireless doorbell and chime pair from Arlo can be a nice addition to your smart home solution. The Arlo Doorbell works like a chime, with the Arlo Chime, for audio alerts. The pair is compatible with Arlo wireless cameras too so video notifications can be sent to your connected devices.

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YES, IT KANN!

The KANN digital audio player has been updated with new DACs, and it features a higher power output and MQA support for studio quality sound on-the-go. It has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and also plays well with home audio systems and active speakers, courtesy of its 5-pin Mini-XLR output.

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VIVA LA VIVO V15PRO! VA LA

This 6.49-inch device features a notch-less Super AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Its earpiece, light and proximity sensors are hidden, enabling the device to sport razor-thin bezels on its top and sides. Its front-facing 32MP camera is also cleverly placed in a pop-up housing, complementing a rear triple-lens camera setup with AI-assisted photography.

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WATERCOOLED INTEL CORE GOODNESS

A motherboard and processor package that includes an Intel Core i9-9900K handpicked and pre-tested for overclocking. It also comes with a massive built-in cooling monoblock that extends from the CPU and VRM components to the PCH. Of course, no enthusiast package is complete without a host of digital LEDs with customizable lighting effects.

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SAKURA, SAKURA

The Master & Dynamic MW07 true wireless earphones have been given the Cherry Blossom color treatment, in ode to the glorious blooming phenomenon. These wireless earphones still boast of the same impressive audio prowess, with its handcrafted acetate spotting sakura prints. Its exclusive steel carrying case provides extra juice for extended usage.

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FLEXING IT 

This flexible flashlight is weather-resistant and houses one CREE LED and 12 other LEDs for different lighting effects. With magnets at its base for attachment to steel surfaces, and an integrated hang loop for more hands-free options, the FLEXiT 4.0 Light is a must-have for any respectable prepper.

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POWERFUL AND WHISPER-QUIET

Acer’s Concept D workstations feature a classy white finish and woodgrain veneer-inspired top to set it apart from the crowd. It supposedly operates whisper-quiet despite being powered by enterprise-level hardware. As an attention to detail, it even houses a Qi wireless charging pad.

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A UNIQUE LINK BETWEEN SOUND AND TRAVEL

The limited edition Bang & Olufsen x Rimowa Beoplay H9i headphones are the fruits of collaboration between the two luxury design goods manufacturers. The headphones are housed in a signature Rimowa aluminum case, and come in a warm light grey color to complement.

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