Gadgets & Gizmos

2013-10
Let’s Heat Things Up
Here, to replace that clunky whirring fan you’ve got sitting in the corner, is the newest in state-of-the-art space heaters. Dyson’s AM05 space heater is sleek, silent, and relatively unassuming next to the rest of your household furniture. Without the conventional blades, this dual heater-air cooler is the most efficient way to heat any space. And, if you have young children, this space heater is the ideal choice because there are no fast spinning blades or heating elements. If the unit is tipped over, it even automatically powers off. Complete with precise temperature control, this energy saver can bring warmth to your home this winter.
Price: RMB 2,600 Web: www.dyson.com
 
Sharing Is Caring
Although Samsung has come out with a wide range of new products over the past few months, the Samsung Galaxy NX is the company’s latest experiment. Splicing together social networking, the Android network and a love for photography, the Galaxy NX is a real camera with social networking made easy. Not to be confused with the Galaxy Zoom, a phone that thinks it’s a camera, the Galaxy NX is a fully functioning camera that has 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. This new addition to the Samsung family may be your answer to sharing your life through high quality photographs and in real time.
Price: TBC Web: www.samsung.com
 
Eye Full Of Delight
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is truly a sight to behold. Featuring the world’s largest HD screen, the new smartphone boasts the best graphics money can buy. With a screen 6.4” large, watching movies, sending emails and Skyping have never been easier or clearer. In addition to sixteen hours of talk time, the best feature could possibly be the phone’s water resistance. Waterproof up to a depth of 1.5 meters, this phone is not just beautiful, but tough as well.
Price: RMB 5,032 Web: www.sony.com
 
Get The Fit Bug
Slim, small and just about the most discreet fitness tracker out this year, the Fitbug Orb looks like a colourful gel watch. This little bracelet keeps track of your daily steps, calories and heart rate. What makes this fitness tracker different from other products is its three syncing modes – one for workouts, one set for 30-minute intervals and one for whenever you want it to sync. Allowing you to sync with a mobile application, the Fitbug Orb keeps your fitness organised and within reach on a daily basis.
Price: RMB 444 Web: www.fitbug.com
 
 
 
Eco-Friendly Reading
The first e-reader offered by Amazon to feature a backlight, the Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect bedside companion. Granting you access to Amazon’s huge library of books for rent and purchase, the Kindle Paperwhite is your key to the latest in new literature. Unlike its competitors, the Kindle Paperwhite has a battery that will last up to eight weeks, even with the light on, and can hold up to 1,100 e- books. So whether you’re a student or just an eager reader, the Kindle Paperwhite is your answer to going eco-friendly while accessing the perks of the largest online bookstore. The Paperwhite even comes with 3G capabilities for downloading anywhere.
Price: RMB 1,073 Web: www.amazon.com
 
Sweet Serenity
With a multitude of headphone options out on the market, it’s hard to say which ones are truly the best. Search no further - Bose brings us the latest in their noise cancelling earbuds; the QuietComfort 20. The renowned company's first in-ear headphones to offer noise-cancelling technology, these headphones are top of the line. Utilising dual microphones in each bud to detect and cancel out external sounds, you can control what you do and don’t hear when you’re listening to your favourite tunes via the novel ‘Aware Mode’.
Price: RMB 2,540 Web: www.bose.cn
 
 
 
 
 
Baby Got Bite
 
Gearing up for the holiday season, Lego’s newest invention is finally out on the market. R3PTAR, a robotic snake that can be programmed via a smartphone application, has hit the market. Offered in English, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Danish, each of these little robots has its own unique personality, and when equipped with snapping jaws and fangs, a little bite too! Although simple enough to be assembled and operated by young children, R3PTAR is part of Lego’s attempt to target a slightly older and more mature audience. Better snap these babies up!
Price: RMB 2,275 Web: www.lego.com
 
App Of The Month: Eisenhower
Named after the United States president, D Eisenhower, this application is designed to help you manage multiple tasks at once. Handy for the coming holiday season, formulate lists and schedules by how urgently the task needs to be completed. Divided into four quadrants, the application can help you manage your schedule with the tap of a finger. Although this may take time at the beginning of your day, by designating what needs to be done now and what can wait until later, it can help make your day more efficient and organised!
Price: RMB 19 Web: www.itunes.com