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high density, high output
44,400mWh battery and
(presumably) a whole
bunch of capacitors means
the Powerstation Go has
enough juice to jump start
your car, incorporates a
65W outlet, and even has a
Qi charger built in.
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VIZIO
Vizio has built its name
on kit that undercuts its
competitors, and it’s set
to make a big play for the
UK market. It started last
year with a pair of highly
affordable and really rather
excellent soundbars – could
this be the year we see Vizio
TVs crossing the pond? If
the high-end P-Series line
hits our shelves, expect
some serious ripples.
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SILK’N TOOTHWAVE
This brush, which employs
a pair of electrodes
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frequency at your teeth,
gums, and even below
the gumline to effectively
dissolve impurities and
break down plaque rather
than just preventing its
buildup. It’s the kind of
wacky thing that could put
hygienists out of business.
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BOEING 777X
With a Dreamliner-inspired
ultra-wide interior and
innovative folding tips at
the end of its composite
wings, the 777X isn’t just
iconic-looking. It’s a marker
for the next generation of
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GE9X engine joins that
advanced aerodynamics
package for a big reduction
in fuel use and emissions.
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SMART BLINDS
Now far cheaper (thanks
to Ikea’s, pictured) and
far easier to install and
connect than before,
smart blinds are worth a
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one thing, but automating
that natural light coming
into your home gives your
morning smart routines a
real shot in the arm – and
getting set for movie night
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down on the old-school looks. Now everyone
from the big names in smart illumination
(such as Hue, pictured) and up-and-comers
(like Germany’s Sengled) are bringing app
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ANTIBACTERIAL TECH
Tech is waiting to take microscopic pests out.
From the UV-sanitised ChopBox chopping
board to the UV screen-cleaning tech of the
PhoneSoap (pictured), bacteria’s days are
numbered – and Otterbox’s antimicrobial
screen protector might mean it never gets a
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SAMSUNG BALLIE
There’s always room
for something fun, and
Samsung’s Ballie is just that:
it’s a little ball-shaped robot
that follows you around,
snapping key moments
in your life and bleeping
adorably. Not that it’s not
smart – the voice-activated
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off your vacuum, act as a
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