STACK #201 Jul 2021

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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What: ASUS ZENFONE 8 FLIP 5G 256GB WHY: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, the Zenfone 8 features an innovative flip camera that delivers professional quality shots from both the front and rear. The triple camera system features uniform high resolution – comprising a wide-angle 64MP HD main camera, secondary wide- angle camera, and telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and up to 12x total zoom – and autofocus that ensures your pics and videos are sharp and well defined. The 6.67" 90Hz Samsung AMOLED NanoEdge Display is super responsive and boasts vivid colours, and the 5000mAh battery is built to last.

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Discovering cool new technology is an prospect! Each month we take a look the latest tech products available from WHAT: SONY WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

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WHO: With three premium cameras plus 5G connectivity and a refined design, this is a winning trifecta for avid photographers – and everyone else.

WHY: Sony's proprietary Integrated Processor V1 brings evolved sound processing to wireless earbuds, along with innovative and easy-to-fit Noise Isolation Earbud Tips for further insulation. There's also Automatic Wind Noise Reduction to ensure sound still comes through loud and clear on blustery days, and Ambient Sound mode keeps you aware of what's going on around you. 6mm drivers and High Resolution Audio

Support deliver truly dynamic sound that belies the diminutive design, while upscaling of compressed digital music files restores high range sound for a more authentic listening experience. There's fast pairing with Bluetooth and Android devices, as well as Google and Alexa voice control. WHO: Audiophiles who appreciate quality sound and want the best earbud noise cancelling tech currently available.

What: AMAZON ECHO SHOW 8 WITH ALEXA (2ND GEN) WHY: Amazon's second generation Echo Show 8 betters its predecessor by adding a faster processor, wide-angle 13 MP camera, 8" HD touchscreen with adaptive colour, and dual stereo speakers. Moreover, the built-in camera will auto-frame, pan, zoom and centre subjects, ensuring everyone is in shot during video calls. All the features of the first-gen interactive smart display are ported over, including Alexa voice control for timer settings, news and sports updates, as well as access to content from popular streaming services. And you can integrate it into your smart home ecosystem for full control from a single hub. It can also double as a digital photo frame in standby mode. WHO: Those looking for a convenient, interactive smart display with an HD screen and intuitive camera.

WHAT: FITBIT ACE 3 KIDS' ACTIVITY TRACKER (MINIONS YELLOW) WHY: Kids love the Minions, and while the new movie is still a year away, they can keep the little critters close to them in the meantime with this special edition Fitbit Ace 3 tracker that sports an engraved band in Minions Yellow with an embossed Minions design. Beyond the bright aesthetics are all the features that help kids discover that fitness can be fun, like family challenges to clock up the most steps and activity minutes, and animated clock face characters (including you know what) that change with daily progress. There is also sleep tracking and parental control via the Fitbit app to keep track of kids' activity and connections. WHO: Designed for kids six-years and up – especially ones who can't get enough of those Despicable Me scene-stealers.

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