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WHAT: Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro 45mm WHY: With

durability and power all packed into a smooth geometric design, Samsung’s gorgeous new Galaxy Watch5 Pro will blow any watch-lover’s hair back. Its advanced sensors can track every little thing about your body and its

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movement – location, blood oxygen levels and body composition – and provide an accurate recording of your energy usage across 120 different types of exercises, in real-time feedback. Plus, it knows if you fall! And if you do (heaven forbid), one thing you won’t need to inspect for scrapes is your Watch5, because its case is crafted from mega-sturdy titanium with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass face. It also struts an 80-hour battery life, and if you have the Samsung Health app on your Galaxy smartphone, you’ll get an astonishingly in-depth breakdown of all your metrics.

Discovering cool new technology is an prospect! Each month we take a look the latest tech products available from

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JB Hi-Fi.

WHAT: SONY A95K 65” BRAVIA XR QD-OLED 4K GOOGLE TV WHY: Cognitive Intelligence tech might sound like a Skynet scenario, but it’s what drives Sony’s stunning new QD-OLEDTV, bringing an amazing level of realism to images by analysing content and then recreating it

WHO: For the active and health conscious, the Watch5 will deliver

unprecedented insight into, and convenience around, all their activities: be they pedestrian or extreme.

exactly as our eyes perceive the real world. It also cleverly detects the part of the picture that we're likely to focus on – like a main character – to create an authentic sense of depth in the surrounding image elements. The A95K combines pure RGB-OLED tech with quantum dots for a pixel-perfect image with up to 200 per cent more colour volume than conventional OLEDTVs, bringing HDR and Dolby Vision content to vibrant life. This cutting edge set also challenges the competition on the sound front, using Acoustic Surface Audio Pro+ to turn the screen into a multi-channel speaker that precisely follows the action – and it’s Dolby Atmos compatible! The inbuilt BRAVIA Core streaming platform gives you access to the latest blockbusters and classics from the Sony catalogue, with Google TV expanding entertainment options to the max. WHO: The A95K’s incredibly rich colours and authentic picture quality will wow those looking to upgrade to the 4K HDR big screen experience.

WHAT: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 WHY: Why’s it called the ‘Wonderboom’? Because this little stunner rocks a full 360 degrees of powerful stereo sound! The party hauls up a notch when you hit the Outdoor Boost button, which delivers playback specifically tuned for outdoor environments. And trust us, you’re going to take this speaker outside: its IP67 rating means it doesn’t mind being battered by water or dust – it’s even floatable! But if it does get a dunking in the ocean, pool, or shower – up to one metre, for 30 minutes – it’ll keep kicking. Of course, battery life is the key here, and the Wonderboom 3 brags a huge 14

WHAT: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Stick Vacuum WHY: Miele’s ‘Vortex technology’ is even mightier than the name suggests; the German company’s newTriflex model boasts an airflow rate which exceeds 100 kph. That’s just one level below ‘Hurricane’ on the Beaufort scale! But you wouldn’t know it, because this cleaner is both powerful and peaceful. Meanwhile, it’s not just a stick vacuum. The Triflex boasts reach, comfort and compact modes, meaning it can adapt to any task – no awkward elbows in the air while you’re vacuuming the couch, and no teetering on tip-toes to get at the ceiling cobwebs! With a lifetime HEPA filter (which grabs 99.99 per cent of all microscopic particles and allergens, without the MultiFloor brush attached) and 120 minutes of life on two batteries, the Triflex will make short work of your vacuum battles. WHO: If you’re sick of replacing your vacuum cleaner with another lacklustre model every few years, this supremely high-end beauty is the answer to your prayers.

hours of play between charges. If you want your patio party to

really impress, pair two of these cordless Bluetooth babies for even louder, true stereo sound. WHO: Anyone who’s keen to get not only get the knees up started, but ensure the energy stays spirited all night long, is going to be dazzled by this super portable speaker option.

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