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The augmented reality glasses are back as Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Powered by the Qualcomm SnapDragon XR1 platform that’s meant for computer vision and machine learning workloads, the glasses boast of an improved 8MP camera and comes in two variants: wireframe or a ruggedized classic frame. It’s strictly meant for enterprise users though. 

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BOSE NOISE CANCELING 700

Advanced wireless headphones with Audio AR.

CREATIVE OUTLIER GOLD

Advanced wireless earbuds with software Super X-Fi technology.

JABRA ELITE 85H

Advanced wireless headphones with AI noise cancelling. 

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MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE

Wrapped in aluminum and magnesium alloys in a grey finish, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s exudes a premium aura and weighs a mere 1.34kg. Its 13.3-inch full HD, antiglare display boasts of thin bezels for immersive viewing. With a 11-hour battery life and RapidCharge feature, expect to get a day’s work done without the need to hunt for a wall power socket. 

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MORE BASS FOR THE BUCK!

These noise-cancelling headphones are the latest addition to Sony’s Extra Bass series. Shut out external noise and immerse in well-rounded audio experience. They boast of a 30-hour battery life and support 10-minute quick charge for up to an hour’s operation.

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FIRST-OF-A-KIND AUGMENTED AUDIO HEADPHONES

Replacing the QC35 is the new Bose 700, featuring 11 levels of noise cancellation for customizable listening experience based on surroundings. A quick press of a button will toggle Conversation mode to pause the enveloping sound cocoon. Its groundbreaking audio augmented reality (AR) platform further enhances audio experience with information from integrated mobile apps.

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LOOKS LIKE A MANTA RAY, STREAMS LIKE A SPEEDING DOLPHIN

The Netgear Nighthawk RAX200 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router capable of delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 10.8Gbps with 12 concurrent Wi-Fi streams over the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. What all this mumbo jumbo means is that you can finally watch a 4K video in the living room and still achieve low latency gaming in the study at the same time. 

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STAY ACTIVE, STAY SAFE

The Jabra Elite Active 45e is ideal for a range of outdoors activities sans need to worry about weather conditions due to its IP67-rated waterproof design. Its open-ear design allows ambient sounds in, so you’re still safely aware of your surroundings. The headphones guarantee comfort with its neckband and long periods of usage as the device touts a 9-hour battery life. 

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FIT FOR A KING!

The new Omega 2020 series of gaming chairs comes with upgraded PU leather, aka Prime 2.0, which is touted to guard against flaking caused by high humidity and perspiration. It’s meant to be up to four times more durable. Coupled with improved 4D armrests, the new chair is fit for a king! 

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SUPER X-FI ON GOLD

The true wireless Outlier Gold is the company’s first to support Software Super X-Fi, enabling Super X-Fi listening experience with local music files, with the use of Super X-Fi app on paired mobile devices. This feature isn’t supported on streaming AV content. The headphones have gold accents and come with a gold-colored charging case. 

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HIGH-PRECISION CNC FINISH

The A700 is the latest tempered glass and aluminum chassis from Thermaltake that boasts of CNC machined aluminum panels and 5mm-thick tempered glass sides. It’s ideal for showing off ATX motherboards, graphics cards, and CPU coolers up to 200mm in height. It even comes with a pair of 140mm cooling fans. 

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BIGGER THAN FULL-FRAME

The GFX100 has a massive 102MP large format BSI sensor with 3.76 million phase detection pixels for faster and more accurate autofocusing. It’s also enhanced with Face and EYE Detection AF, with improved subject tracking. With in-body image stabilization capabilities, users can look forward to shooting both videos and photos without the shakes.

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BEEING TRUE TO YOURSELF

The Jabees Beeing true wireless earbuds claim to have enhanced audio quality due to their graphene-based rigid nanomembranes. Their carry case support Qi wireless charging for convenience and the earbuds are splash-and sweat-resistant. They are ideal for both work and play.

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FOR EXTRA WIDE CONTROL

The ASUS ROG Strix Scope is engineered with Cherry MX RGB switches for responsiveness and its enlarged left control key is within easy reach, especially with your little pinkie. Its 10 preset RGB patterns can be rotated through with ease, making this compact gaming gear a delightful addition to any discerning gamer’s arsenal. 

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1. BY GAMERS, FOR CONTENT CREATORS

A intended for content creators and enthusiasts, with its high-end NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 mobile GPU chipset and 4K display. It can hook up to the Razer Core X external graphics accessory to amp up its graphics processing prowess on demand. It even comes in a sleek Mercury White finish. RAZER BLADE STUDIO EDITION 

2. ALL-DAY LONG SOUND COCOON

Jabra’s new active noise-cancellation Bluetooth headphones feature 8-mics and AI-based SmartSound that continuously adapts its profiles to your changing surroundings. With its 36-hour battery life, you can enjoy your music all day long. It even allows for one-button easy access to voice assistants that include Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. JABRA ELITE 85H WIRELESS NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES 

3. FOR WATERPROOF, HIGH-QUALITY INKJET PRINTOUTS

The first ever A3 business inkjet printer from Canon, the WG7740 is targeted at small to medium sized companies. The printer boasts of high quality output, up to 70 pages per minute. Its printouts are waterproof too! This new series of business ink-jet printers offer high-volume printing and improved ink technology. CANON WG7740 BUSINESS INKJET PRINTER 

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4. EFFORTLESS SCREEN SHARING

The ScreenBeam 1100 4K wireless display receiver enables app-free screen sharing for smooth collaboration during meetings or lessons. It supports 4K native output and capable of sharing any form of content from devices running on most major operating systems. It’s a flexible device to deploy for employee and guest wireless presentations. SCREENBEAM 1100 4K WIRELESS DISPLAY RECEIVER 

5. ONLY USB-C TYPE PLUGS NEED APPLY

This stunning 3,840 x 2,160-pixel IPS display has a P3 wide color gamut and 500cd/m2 of brightness. There’s a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports with support for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt 3-enabled devices, and three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for even more connectivity options. Last of all, the display comes with a Thunderbolt 3 cable that supports up to 85W for charging MacBooks. LG ULTRAFINE 4K DISPLAY 

6. GET A EARFUL WITH THIS PAIR OF GLASSES

Bose Frames are a personal audio system packed into a pair of spectacle frames. Turn them on for an immersive listening experience and be still aware of your surroundings due to their openear design. They are also designed to keep phone conversations private too. They are available now in two designs, i.e., Alto and Rondo. BOSE FRAMES 

7. WATCH OUT ‘CAUSE THERE ARE TWO NEW NIMBUSTORS IN TOWN!

Two additions to Asustor’s Nimbustor Series NAS, i.e., the Nimbustor 2 and 4 respectively are powered by Intel Gemini Lake Celeron processors. They also feature DDR4 RAM, dual 2.5GBase-T ports and HDMI 2.0a connectivity options boasting of improved performance and lower power consumption. The series ADM even boasts of a gaming theme, with gaming-inspired elements. ASUSTOR NIMBUSTOR SERIES NAS 

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8. ERGONOMIC GAMING

It’s an electric desk with fancy gaming lights with height-adjusting functions. Its entire desk surface is modeled after a cloth pad, effectively making it a gigantic mousepad! Best of all, it’s removable for washing. Gamers now have the option to enjoy their favorite pastime, standing or seated down! THERMALTAKE LEVEL 20 RGB BATTLESTATION GAMING DESK 

9. IDEAL PORTRAIT LENS

It claims to have the highest resolution of any Canon lens to date and features a fast f/1.2 aperture with fast AF to boot. It makes use of Canon’s proprietary BR optic technology to effectively correct axial chromatic aberration. It can create bokeh and background separation when paired with Canon cameras with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology. CANON RF 85MM F1.2L USM LENS 

10. FOR MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITH DATA SECURITY

This PCIe-based M.2 drive comes with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption. It supports TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions and Microsoft eDrive security storage specification as well. It’s meant for users looking for storage capacity, the drive has a maximum capacity of 2TB, and data security. KINGSTON KC2000 NVME SSD 

11. CHECK OUT MY COOLING TUBES

This highly-customizable PC features an open-loop liquid-cooling setup by default. The system boasts of hand-made hardline tubing in either clear acrylic or chrome metal, which is housed in an open-concept Thermaltake Core P3 chassis. The chrome metal tubing option comes with a digital LCD display for monitoring temperatures and a flow meter. AFTERSHOCK EXPLORER DESKTOP PC 

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12. FLIP TO TRANSFORM

This bold and unconventional chassis has two modes, i.e., performance mode for maximum airflow and to fit in thick radiators, and dynamic mode that’s activated when the chassis id flip over to stand on its rear, resulting in a taller prole to showcase build components, courtesy of its two glass doors. LIAN LI ODYSSEY X CHASSIS 

13. DON’T GET YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

These headphones offer immersive audio experience due to their Planar Magnetic drivers and Waves Nx 3D audio technology. The latter ensures audio effects are matched to the wearer’s head movement. For greater ease of use, this pair of gaming headphones also support gesture control. HYPERX CLOUD ORBIT S GAMING HEADPHONES 

14. IT AIN'T HEAVY, IT’S MY LG

It’s touted as the world’s lightest 17-inch notebook, tipping the scales at only 1.34kg. Measuring just 17.4mm thick, it manages to cramp in a good selection of ports that include three USB 3.1 ports, a single USB-C Thunderbolt 3 port, an HDMI port, and a microSD card slot. Its WQXGA IPS display promises an immersive viewing experience sans the weight of a typical 17-inch notebook. LG GRAM 17 NOTEBOOK 

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