GADGETS

From smart home upgrades to new smartphones to a compact phone charger, we find and share some of the most clever, cool and hi-tech products that you can gift or keep for yourself

Functioning in a tough operating environment is a challenge that calls for creative ways to stay productive. If you happen find yourself in a blackout-prone or off-grid environment while desperately needing power for your laptop, this article might be right for you. Universal laptop chargers such as the Lyzeous (pictured) are capable of powering a wide range of laptop brands while drawing power from a vehicle’s 12 volt cigarette lighter jack – it can be a real life saver. The Lyzeous Universal 5V-24V AC Power Adapter and adjustable car home charger comes with 38 pieces DC Connector. A few models…

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A projector is hardly what you would call a personal gadget, but Samsung thinks otherwise. The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector is built for portability – simply plug it into your laptop via the USB-C or HDMI ports (or cast via Android/iOS) and point it at any surface. With a 1080p resolution, 360-degree speaker, and a screen that ranges between 30 and 100 inches, this gadget is definitely small but mighty. The Freestyle is also available at Amazon. Price: $599

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JOLIE 101 The Jolie Filtered Showerhead removes chlorine, heavy metals & other contaminants from your shower water — to improve your skin, hair and wellbeing. According to the vendor, Jolie will give you your best skin and hair guaranteed, and if after trying it out you are not pleased, — though, they promise you will — you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days. Price: $165

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Presenting the Louis Vuitton Horizon bluetooth light-up speaker that looks like an electronic astrolabe. Inspired by the Toupie handbag, the new Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up Speaker reinvents the world of portable audio. At home, it is an art object in metal and noble leather, adorned with the House’s emblematic signatures. In use, a colorful lightshow synchronises to the beat, with a digital interpretation of the iconic Monogram Flower. With its wireless connectivity and high-quality 360° sound, it is an elegant and discreet travel companion, perfectly in tune with Louis Vuitton’s Spirit of Travel. Price: $3,100.00

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Besides being engineering marvels and incorporating unique functions and mainstream apps, Samsung’s foldables keep delivering new and versatile device experiences optimised for work, play, and everything in-between. Even though Samsung made a big show with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 models in recent months, there is already talk about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 series. While the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is several months from launch, some leaks indicate it will pack substantial upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It’s claimed that Samsung will change the outer display’s aspect ratio,…

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📸 HauteTime The quiet luxury trend is very much alive. The latest category to embrace understated designs — after handbags, ready-to-wear and, most recently, sneakers — is the luxury watch industry. It has been an exciting year of timepiece auctions, but stealing the auction show mid-2023 is the ‘Imperial Patek Philippe,’ which was sold for HK$52 million (US$6.6 million) by Phillips Hong Kong — making history as the most expensive timepiece to sell at auction so far, in 2023. In just six minutes of bidding over the phone, the timepiece which was previously owned by the Last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.…

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At the recently concluded Lenovo Tech World ’23, Motorola pushed AI to breathtaking levels with its new Adaptive Display concept – a 6.9-inch shape-shifting Android phone that can be bent to varying degrees, and worn and operated like a smartwatch. Motorola has also introduced exciting new AI features, ranging from generative theming to a sophisticated Personal Assistant. This latest wearable device has an onboard generative AI that can, for example, study your current outfit and produce a fresh wallpaper pattern that will help match your new ‘smart watch’ to your current clothing. 

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The GALAYOU Security Camera is a wireless, indoor-outdoor security and surveillance camera that ensures you can monitor your home from anywhere you want. The affordable gadget screws into your light bulb holder, works with an easy-to-install app on IOS & Android, and produces high definition 1080p quality, while keeping a stable, permanent connection to your home Wi-fi connection. Across several reviews, the GALAYOU passes the test for day and night image clarity, wide range, motion detection accuracy, notification speed, local recording, and two-way Audio. It’s not waterproof, though. Get it on Amazon | Price: $35.99 FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer…

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