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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a step forward for virtual reality <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nOh look\u2026 another VR headset. While it would be easy to brush this off as yet another company trying to make VR usable, this one comes from Meta, the company that used to be Facebook before it spent billions rebranding itself as the leading light of virtual universes. The pricey \u00a31,499 headset is thinner than the Meta Quest 2 headset and comes with smarter controllers. In terms of visuals, processing power and the overall spec sheet, this is the most powerful VR headset yet. Maybe this can finally resolve the trainwreck that is the Metaverse\u2026 <\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a tech-heavy sleep mask <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nTherabody has released the SmartGoggles in the hope of breaking into the booming sleep tech industry. Essentially, it\u2019s an eye mask, but the \u00a3174 price tag gets you more than just something to block out light. It uses customised patterns of heat and vibration to lower your heart rate, reduce headaches and give gentle massages to help you sleep more comfortably\u2026 provided you can ignore the giant headset strapped to your face. <\/p>\n\n
Therabody SmartGoggles \u00a3174, therabody.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a remote control for earbuds <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nIt\u2019s always nice to see a tech company try something new \u2013 even if it doesn\u2019t always work. JBL\u2019s new earphones take a unique approach to their controls by incorporating a touchscreen into the charging case. It can be used to change songs, send messages, answer calls and check the time. It\u2019s by no means a revolutionary feature, but it is one that prioritises function over style \u2013 a big move to make in the world of tech.<\/p>\n\n
JBL Pro Tour 2 Earbuds $250 (\u00a3TBC), jbl.com<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a truly immersive gaming chair <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nThe \u2018ultimate immersive entertainment experience\u2019. That\u2019s how Cooler Master describes its new gaming chair. Hyperbole aside, the chair creates haptic feedback by using sound waves to translate the audio of a game or movie into vibrations. The recoil of a gunshot, the cheers of a crowd in an intense game on FIFA, <\/em>or even the gentle rumble of a tractor in Farming <\/em>Simulator <\/em> \u2013 we won\u2019t judge your gaming choices here. <\/p>\n\nSynk X Haptic chair \u00a3TBC, coolermaster.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a smartwatch for adventurers <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nIn typical Apple style, the new Watch Ultra is over-the-top, stylish and expensive. At \u00a3849, this massive device is not for the average person. It\u2019s made for adrenaline junkies who need a watch that can be hit repeatedly as they climb mountains, dive off cliffs and perform other insane feats. The battery is huge and it can track a whole host of metrics, including your ovulation cycle and blood oxygen levels because\u2026 why not? <\/p>\n\n
Apple Watch Ultra \u00a3849, apple.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nIDEAS WE DON\u2019T LIKE… <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\u2026SWITCHING OFF AND DOWNGRADING<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Simple Phone does exactly what it says on the tin \u2013 it keeps things simple. Instead of an Android OS running apps like Gmail, Photos and Chrome, you get Simple\u2019s own \u2018SimpleOS\u2019, which includes the key features like calls and texts, a calendar, clock, camera and music player. In some ways this is a nice idea \u2013 removing the distractions of the online world \u2013 but it does mean you\u2019re paying \u20ac399 for what is essentially an outdated smartphone. With a four-year-old processor, dated design, low-resolution display and an unspecified version of Wi-Fi, you\u2019d be much better off just deleting the apps you don\u2019t want from your existing smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meta\u2019s new headset aims to improve your ability to interact with VR environments<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> <\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a tech-heavy sleep mask <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Therabody has released the SmartGoggles in the hope of breaking into the booming sleep tech industry. Essentially, it\u2019s an eye mask, but the \u00a3174 price tag gets you more than just something to block out light. It uses customised patterns of heat and vibration to lower your heart rate, reduce headaches and give gentle massages to help you sleep more comfortably\u2026 provided you can ignore the giant headset strapped to your face. <\/p>\n\n
Therabody SmartGoggles \u00a3174, therabody.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a remote control for earbuds <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
It\u2019s always nice to see a tech company try something new \u2013 even if it doesn\u2019t always work. JBL\u2019s new earphones take a unique approach to their controls by incorporating a touchscreen into the charging case. It can be used to change songs, send messages, answer calls and check the time. It\u2019s by no means a revolutionary feature, but it is one that prioritises function over style \u2013 a big move to make in the world of tech.<\/p>\n\n
JBL Pro Tour 2 Earbuds $250 (\u00a3TBC), jbl.com<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a truly immersive gaming chair <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
The \u2018ultimate immersive entertainment experience\u2019. That\u2019s how Cooler Master describes its new gaming chair. Hyperbole aside, the chair creates haptic feedback by using sound waves to translate the audio of a game or movie into vibrations. The recoil of a gunshot, the cheers of a crowd in an intense game on FIFA, <\/em>or even the gentle rumble of a tractor in Farming <\/em>Simulator <\/em> \u2013 we won\u2019t judge your gaming choices here. <\/p>\n\n
Synk X Haptic chair \u00a3TBC, coolermaster.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\u2026a smartwatch for adventurers <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
In typical Apple style, the new Watch Ultra is over-the-top, stylish and expensive. At \u00a3849, this massive device is not for the average person. It\u2019s made for adrenaline junkies who need a watch that can be hit repeatedly as they climb mountains, dive off cliffs and perform other insane feats. The battery is huge and it can track a whole host of metrics, including your ovulation cycle and blood oxygen levels because\u2026 why not? <\/p>\n\n
Apple Watch Ultra \u00a3849, apple.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
<\/div>\nIDEAS WE DON\u2019T LIKE… <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2026SWITCHING OFF AND DOWNGRADING<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Simple Phone does exactly what it says on the tin \u2013 it keeps things simple. Instead of an Android OS running apps like Gmail, Photos and Chrome, you get Simple\u2019s own \u2018SimpleOS\u2019, which includes the key features like calls and texts, a calendar, clock, camera and music player. In some ways this is a nice idea \u2013 removing the distractions of the online world \u2013 but it does mean you\u2019re paying \u20ac399 for what is essentially an outdated smartphone. With a four-year-old processor, dated design, low-resolution display and an unspecified version of Wi-Fi, you\u2019d be much better off just deleting the apps you don\u2019t want from your existing smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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