CLEAR & PRECISE
Huawei’s new P9 smartphone sports a 12MP dual-lens camera co-engineered with Leica – said to offer faster and more precise focus, as well as better low-light performance. Specs include a 5.2-inch 1,080-pixel display, 2.5GHz Kirin 955 processor and 3,000mAh high-density battery. It has a microSD slot for extra storage and a fingerprint sensor on the back. Also available is the P9 Plus, a larger 5.5-inch model with additional features.
THIN IS IN
The HP Spectre is a 10.5-mm-thin notebook that weighs a mere 1.1kg. It features a 13.3-inch full-HD IPS display, which is protected by an edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass screen. The chassis of the laptop is made from a combination of carbon fibre and aluminium to give it a premium touch, and sports a fully backlit keyboard for better typing in the dark. It even has a trackpad made of glass, which supposedly provides a smoother navigating experience.
FREE YOURSELF
The Grind Wireless from Skullcandy aims to deliver both premium build and sound quality. The on-ear headphone features 33-ft long-range Bluetooth wireless connectivity and 12 hours of battery life, together with a built-in microphone. Use the track, call and volume controls to easily play and pause music, answer and end calls, or skip tracks and adjust volume. Available in six different colourways.
MODERN EVOLUTION
The Smart-Touch is described as Tissot’s first proper smartwatch. It has connected features that include navigation and solar-powered recharging, plus automatic time update, and weather update (humidity, air quality and temperature). The watch even comes with a built-in weather station, as well as barometer and altimeter sensors. Connect the Smart-Touch to a fob accessory and it is further able to track items or locations.
TOUGH SHOT
According to Fujifilm, the X-Pro2 is the only interchangeable lens camera in the world featuring a hybrid system that incorporates both optical and electric viewfinders. It boasts a focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/8000sec as well as flash sync capabilities of up to 1/250sec. The body is made of magnesium alloy with 61 sealing points, allowing the camera to withstand dust, splashes and low temperatures.
