It’s that time of the year to meet up with distant relatives once again. And there’s nothing that can distract your aunties from asking for your wedding date like shiny new tech. Here are some cool and feature-packed gadgets that will steal the attention away from your non-existent wedding plans.
DJI Mavic 3
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Take CNY family portraits to the next level with the DJI Mavic 3. The latest product of DJI is equipped with an exceptional camera: 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera with two lenses; the main 24mm lens and also the 28X hybrid zoom lens. Another interesting feature about this drone is, it can support up to 46 minutes of flight! (on average, most drones can only stay airborne for 20 minutes). DJI Mavic 3 is the most expensive gadget on this list costing around RM9,799 .
uThrone S Gaming Massage Chair
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Are your aunties always asking you to watch your posture? If so, then this chair is for you. You can tell your aunties that your back is well taken care of with OSIM’s uThrone Gaming Massage chair. Is it supposedly the first gaming chair in the world with V-hand massage technology: a technology that imitates a real masseuse’s hands! Choose a standard or customise your massage using the hidden control panel on the right armrest. This gem also comes with premium sound speakers built into the headrest to fully immerse you into your working (or let’s be real, gaming) experience.
RRP: RM2,988
UPPSPEL Gaming desk
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Since we’re on the subject of gaming, IKEA recently introduced their collaboration with Asus ROG to create a collection of gaming furniture. One of the more impressive pieces to come out of this alliance is the UPPSPEL. It comes with a simple automated switch that allows you to adjust the height of the desk from 140cm to 180cm. The desk also comes with built-in USB ports to keep your devices charged and tidy.
RRP: RM2,499
Apple Air Tag
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Have you ever spent a good 20 minutes turning your house over to find your car keys that have been in your pocket all along? Apple’s AirTag allows you to ring anything it’s attached to. It can also tell you your proximity from the device via the Find My app. As part of the Apple ecosystem, it also works with your iPhone, MacBook, iPad or Apple watch. You also don't have to worry about battery life as the replaceable battery can last up to a year.
RRP: RM129
Sony SRS-NB10 Wireless Neckband Speaker
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Although it looks like a high-tech neck pillow, it’s not, It’s a speaker! Designed with a combination of silicone and fabric, this device fits securely and comfortably around your neck. It features a full-range speaker that is angled upwards so it can deliver sound directly to you without causing too much atmospheric commotion, built-in microphones with advanced audio signal processing helps to minimise feedback and echo, delivering clear voice quality during calls. This product was released in September 2021 but has yet to be available in Malaysia.
Conclusion
It’s always a pleasure to refresh your home with shiny new toys during Chinese New Year. What better way to do so than by selling off devices you no longer use for extra cash. This CNY, we’re giving away cash bonuses when you trade-in. Go to CompAsia Trade-in for more info.