Hot offerings from the world of cool technology.

1: SOUND AND SHADE

Bose Frames are seriously cool. The experts in audio have combined timeless sunglass frames with their world-class tech and it is epic. Goodbye earbuds, hello fashion! The sweet sunnies have an integrated microphone, connect via Bluetooth and offer augmented reality and open-ear sound. The lenses are also interchangeable.

bose.co.nz

2: CROSSING BORDERS

Tackle international travel with confidence thanks to iFLYTEK’s Jarvisen Translator. The brainy handheld device can translate 60 languages and responds in under a second. Save yourself the trouble of learning a new language and treat yourself to the world’s most powerful translator.

iflytek.co.nz

3: When Coffee is King

The Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock will have you jumping out of bed with a caffeinated spring in your step. The genius clock gets to work brewing your coffee or loose-leaf tea the second the alarm goes off, quickly filling the room with the ritualistic aroma of a fresh brew. The glassware sits on a trendy walnut tray with a white or black plastic base. Set everything up the night before and you’ll wake up to a fresh cup of Joe. The clock even keeps your milk cold in a teeny tiny refrigerator drawer!

barisieur.com

4: HOME AND AWAY

If you’re after an e-bike that can handle the demands of commuting and holiday adventures such as rail trails, check out the Cube Touring Hybrid. Its great combination of features and functionality is hard to beat. A full set of accessories ensures you will be ready for anything.

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5: Oasis of books

The Amazon Kindle Oasis delivers the most authentic e-reader experience yet. The nifty new addition to the Kindle family is lighter than the 2017 model of the same name and sets out to tackle the nasty blue light we’re all trying to avoid. It does this by warming the tone of the screen as the sun goes down. The warmer tone resembles an actual book more closely than any other Kindle.

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6: SQUEAKY CLEAN

We’ve all heard the gnarly stats about the kinds of bacteria that lurk on our phones, but how many of us are actually giving them a regular wipe-down? This is where PhoneSoap comes in. The small case-like device kills bacteria with powerful UV-C light – the kind that’s long been used to sterilise medical equipment.

phonesoap.com