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The Samsung 860 QVO SSD is the latest affordable high-density SSD from Samsung.

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1. ANOTHER AFFORDABLE SSD

The Samsung 860 QVO SSD is the latest affordable high-density SSD from Samsung. It sports the company’s latest 4-bit QLC V-NAND memory and will only available in 1-, 2-, and 4TB capacities. Denser QLC NAND memory will inevitably mean lower endurance but this will be mitigated by the high capacity and clever trimming algorithms. The drive features SATA 6Gbps interface and is packaged in the ubiquitous 2.5-inch form factor. SAMSUNG 860 QVO SSD

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2. FOR FANS OF MICKEY

A partnership between Beats by Dre and Disney, the Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Edition Solo3 Wireless comes in gray, and features prints of Mickey Mouse in his iconic pose seen on classic t-shirts along the headband and earcups. A custom felt case, a collectible enamel pin, and a decal sticker make up the special bundle. BEATS SOLO3 WIRELESS ON-EAR HEADPHONES - MICKEY’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 

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3. A COOL PRODUCTIVITY OFFICE CHAIR 

The NeueChair is a new mesh office chair from SecretLabs that targets office-bound professionals with stellar demands for comfort and support. Its NeueMesh construct allows for better ventilation and dissipation of body hea, while the armrest has levers for easy reach to control work different parts of the chair. The core of the chair comprises an ADC12 aluminum alloy frame for strength and durability. NEUECHAIR 

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4. AT THE FOREFRONT OF AN 8K REVOLUTION

The Samsung Q900R is a new range of smart TVs boasting 8K resolution. While there’s no 8K content to watch now, Samsung uses AI-based upscaling of existing content to “fill up” extra pixels accurately. The smart T V boasts of a 4,000-nit maximum brightness and can reproduce 100% color volume at different luminance levels, heraldingthe 8K revolution. SAMSUNG Q900R QLED 8K 

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5. LUXURY LEATHER NECKBAND HEADPHONES

The Klipsch R5 wireless headphones features a hand-stitched edge-treated neckband that promises to rest comfortably your skin. It has new 5mm microdrivers for a more compact design, support for aptX and AAC high-resolution Bluetooth streaming, and is touted to last 8 hours on a single charge. They are IPX4 splash-proof making them safe to use for your workout, rain or shine! KLIPSCH R5 WIRELESS

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6. FAST CHARGE YOUR IOS DEVICES 

Originally bundled with the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, the Apple 18W USB-C power adapter is now available as a standalone accessory. It can fast charge the iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone X/XR/XS/XS Max with a Lightning to USB-C cable, which is sold separately. The option to purchase a spare power adapter for $45 is a small price to pay for convenience and fast charging all your supported Apple devices. APPLE 18W USB-C POWER ADAPTER 

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7. DRY AND STYLE YOUR HAIR IN OPULENCE 

The Dyson Supersonic 23.75 karat gold hair dryer has a cap that has been gold-leafed with the precious metal hailing from Florence, Italy. The hair dryer is essentially the same Supersonic hair dryer that features the V9 digital motor. It spins at 110,000 revolutions per minute, creating a high-volume, high-velocity jet stream of air. It dries and styles your hair in record time. DYSON SUPERSONIC HAIR DRYER 23.75 KARAT GOLD 

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8. AFFORDABLE 144HZ GAMING?

The Aftershock PRISM+ F270 Pro is a 27-inch gaming monitor that features a TN panel with a resolution of 2,560- x 1,440-pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time, clearly targeting gamers who value response time above image quality. The PRISM+ F270 Pro comes framed by slim bezels on three sides, making it ideal for multi-display setup for an even more immersive gaming experience. AFTERSHOCK PRISM+ F270 PRO

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9. MUSIC-PLAYING SUNGLASSES

The Bose Frames Alto is part sunglasses, part open-ear personal audio system. The frame houses miniaturized Bose speakers that are positioned to direct audio to the wearer without disturbing others. It even houses an integrated microphone. The sunglasses are supposed to let you tap into Bose AR, an “audio-only augmented reality platform that offers contextual audio cues.” BOSE FRAMES ALTO

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10. MEET THE PHONE WITH A FACTORY OVERCLOCK

The ASUS ROG Phone, currently the company’s fastest Android gaming device, boasts a “speed-binned” Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor that runs at 2.96GHz, higher than the standard 2.8GHz most other phones use. It’s got all the trappings of a gaming device, improved cooling, accessory attachments, plus a 6-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and speedy 1ms response time. ASUS ROG PHONE

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11. TO THE BATCAVE! 

This 321-piece Lego set allows you to build a motorized, app-controlled Batmobile. It runs on a pair of Lego motors powered by a Bluetooth-controlled battery hub, and steered through the Lego Powered Up app. This Batmobile comes complete with plastic stud shooters, a cockpit with removable windshield, and an exclusive Batman minifigure. LEGO APP-CONTROLLED BATMOBILE 

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12. A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE 

The Sony PlayStation Classic is roughly half the size of the original machine that was launched in 1994. It comes with 20-preloaded games including Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash!, Metal Gear Solid and Tekken 3. However, there’s no support for original memory cards as the new device’s onboard memory stores game settings. The machine is ideal for a trip down memory fan for the 1994 Sony PlayStation’s fans. SONY PLAYSTATION CLASSIC

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13. PUTTING VALUE IN YOUR WORKOUT 

The Jaybird Tarah Wireless Sport Headphones are designed as a companion for all your workout and sporting needs, not just the occassional run. It’s IPX7 rated waterproofing, plus double hydrophobic, sweat-proof nano coating means you never have to worry about rain, splashes or even if you’re the kind that sweat buckets. It’s even compatible with Siri and Google Assistant. The Tarah is essentially the X4 with a slightly shorter battery life, but better value. JAYBIRD TARAH

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14. SOUND AND LIGHT THERAPY FOR QUALITY SNOOZE

The Philips Somneo Sleep and Wake-Up Light makes use of light and sound therapy to calibrate your sleep cycle. It uses a “light-guided wind-down” function that’s inspired by relaxation exercises to induce sleep. When it’s time to wake up, the device will gradually increase its light intensity to simulate sunrise. This sunrise function is complemented by sounds from nature or user-chosen audio output. The Philips Somneo Sleep and Wake-Up Light also doubles up as a conventional bedside reading light. PHILIPS SOMNEO SLEEP AND WAKE-UP LIGHT

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