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Our picks for the week: Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000, Uniq Hoveo and more

Every week, there are plenty of new products emerging in the consumer tech realm. At times, it becomes impossible to cover all of them. Here, we pick the new products of the week and deliver them to you in bite-size format.

Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000
S$10,588, available today at G-Shock MBS Premium and ION store

To commemorate the G-Shock MR-G 25th anniversary, Casio has released a new limited edition MRG-B2000 “Hana-Basara” inspired by samurai commanders. The bezel and band of this watch are applied with a traditional Japanese Kurogane-iro or iron-colour coating. The Kurogane is a dark blue green colour produced when armour and swords were heated during their forging.

Brown ion plating is used for the watch case as well, while red around the face and green around the inset dials produce a calm colour combination inspired by the elegance of ancient Japanese armour. In terms of timekeeping functions, this solar-powered watch features auto time signal reception or smartphone link by Bluetooth for easier time adjustment.

Uniq Hoveo
S$69, available at Uniq Creation Store

While there are many magnetic wireless power banks out there, not many is like the Uniq Hoveo. Not only is it a MagSafe wireless power bank supporting 15W rapid wireless charging, it is a desk dock as well.

It features a sturdy retractable aluminium stand that keeps your iPhone 12 steady in portrait or landscape orientation. So you can use it for your video calls or movie viewing, while still charging the phone.

1More ComfoBuds Z
S$159, available in Lazada and Shopee

The 1More ComfoBuds Z is not just a typical pair of true wireless earbuds, it doubles up as a sleeping aid as well. It comes with 30 built-in soothing tracks that are carefully picked to trigger one’s inner senses to sleep more effectively and unwind easier.

The earbuds have been sculpted perfectly to suit most people’s ear canals to create the tightest seal possible without discomfort. It comes with four sets of hypoallergenic and antibacterial ear tips to ensure a pleasant fit.

SteelSeries Prime Wireless
S$299, available in Lazada and Shopee

Co-developed with the world’s leading competitive eSports players, the SteelSeries Prime Wireless gaming mouse features the Prestige OM switch built for intense professional gaming play.

Leveraging neodymium magnets to deliver the most consistent mouse clicks ever, the Prestige OM switch is rated for 100 million clicks. It uses an infrared light beam to deliver lightning-fast responses, while the mouse’s TrueMove Air Gaming sensor eliminates any unwanted tracking during quick flicks.

Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Mercury White
S$579, available at Razer Store

For Mac users looking to expand the connectivity of your Apple machines, consider Razer’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock Mercury White. Now in an aluminium finish, this Thunderbolt 4 dock is perfect for your productivity setup with support up to two 4K monitors or one 8K monitor.

It is also equipped with multiple ports including three USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB Type-A ports, a UHS-II SD card reader, and an Ethernet port for maximum productivity.

Trevor Tan

Started out with dreams to become a street photographer, Trevor Tan somehow became a tech journalist with over 16 years of consumer tech experience. Maybe he plays too much video games and buys too many new gadgets.
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