Gold Calling: Customisable gold-plated iPhone 11 Pros from Gold Infinity

Luxury brand Gold Infinity has created quite a reputation for taking everyday accessories like watches and phones and transforming them into sparkling statement pieces, thanks to its much-lauded 24K gold-plating craftsmanship skills.

The latest luxury products to get this gold-toned treatment are Apple’s newly-launched iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Unlike more plebian offerings that are accented with gold-coloured paint, Gold Infinity’s unique designs see the high-end phones entirely encased in a layer of pure 24K gold.

What’s more, lucky buyers can even opt to customise these eye-catching designs to match with their own personalities. Those looking for a more outré accentuation can opt to have their chosen phone set with diamonds or other precious gemstones, while tech fans in search of a little emotional personalisation can opt for their choice of engraved images or wordings on the back case. If you’re in search of a more subtle approach, there’s even a more muted black iPhone 11 Pro fitted with elegant crocodile leather.

If you have a particular design in mind – be it these beautiful iPhone 11 Pro creations or other luxury accessories – talk to the experts at Gold Infinity by visiting http://www.goldinfinity-luxury.com now.

Sennheiser’s AMBEO Soundbar offers a seriously immersive sound experience

German audio solutions expert Sennheiser is already world-renowned for its expertise in crafting state-of-the-art headphones and cutting-edge microphones. Now, the high-end brand is delving into the world of home entertainment audio devices with its new AMBEO Soundbar.

Standing as an undeniably impressive debut, the AMBEO Soundbar comes packed to the brim with the latest sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X, in addition to its own proprietary Upmix Technology, which upscales your audio for what is billed as a truly stunning 3D experience. What’s more, the 13 drivers fitted into Sennheiser’s latest offering also delivers immersive 5.1.4 sound and a powerful bass, all without the need for a subwoofer.

Ramping things up further to ensure you get perfect audio regardless of the occasion – be it catching the latest action-packed Hollywood movie or taking in a musical concerto – it boasts an automated room calibration system that scans your room dimensions and seating positions, then adjusts its levels accordingly.

In a knowing nod to the smart-home requirements of its discerning customers, Sennheiser has further equipped the AMBEO Soundbar with Wi-Fi connectivity functions via the Google Home app, allowing you to adjust your settings remotely, change between channels or even stream your own music. Add to that its sleek exteriors – all lacquered and brushed aluminium-toned – and what you get is a truly lean, mean audio machine.

Sony’s new Z9G 8K HDR TV redefines the luxury viewing experience

In a world where higher-than-real-life definition and awe-inspiring audio experiences rule the television industry roost, one recently-released model truly stands out – the Masters Series Z9G 8K HDR TV. The brainchild of Japanese electronics giant Sony, it’s the brand’s first-ever 8K TV, and boasts more pixels and definition than any Sony TV to come before it.

In a bid to ramp up the oomph factor of the Z9G TV even further, Sony has unveiled two gargantuan iterations of this design – an 85-inch model with a pretty price tag of US$12,999, or an immense 98-inch version that costs an eye-watering US$69,999. While these price tags may cause some consternation, in fact, any cursory glance at its cutting-edge specs immediately reveals one mean, high-performing machine.

Equipped with Sony’s much-lauded X1 Ultimate Processor, it is capable of delivering a staggering 33 million pixels in 8K high-definition quality, roughly for times more than any plebian 4K TV. What’s more, it comes equipped with a specially-developed picture processor that can apparently refine and upscale images in real time, which, working in tandem with its Backlight Master Drive produces expansive brightening and dimming options to suit the viewer’s needs.

Rounding out the Z9G TV’s fully-outfitted features are the four front-facing speakers that are part of its Acoustic Multi-Audio System – two at the top and two along its bottom – that purportedly offer an unrivalled level of accuracy and presence. Add to the mix its convenient voice command-enabled capabilities, and this flagship TV stands as a true statement piece for the future of 8K viewing.

Cisco Cognitive Collaboration the Game Changer for Online Meetings

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A GAME CHANGER FOR ONLINE MEETINGS

Have you ever felt that virtual meetings can be a bit bewildering? What with connecting to a call, adding people on it, figuring out who’s talking when, it can be all quite distracting.
But now, all that’s about to change, as AI has the power to make our meetings more efficient, productive and pleasant. This new era of teamwork is called cognitive collaboration. It’s the application of AI and machine learning to add contextual intelligence to the entire collaboration experience.

For example,
• Before the meeting, a zero-touch digital assistant helps do the mundane tasks like joining the meeting, calling colleagues and adding people to your call.
• During the meeting, detailed information about participants’ work history, blog posts, company and links to social media accounts are available directly in your meeting, so you don’t have to search to learn more about your meeting participants. Also, the facial recognition lets you put a face to a name, so when there are multiple participants in a conference call, you can easily identify the people on screen.
• After the meeting, transcripts of your meeting are available, so you can search for action items or quickly catch up on what you missed in a meeting.

So how is all these made possible? The before-, during- and after-scenarios described here are all part of what Cisco’s latest solution Webex offers. You can learn more about cognitive collaboration on www.cisco.com/hk

With the introduction of AI, technology decisions can no longer be based on creating particular solutions for particular problems. Instead, AI has its own ecosystem of solutions where investing in a strategic platform will fundamentally change the way people work together, connect together and innovate together. It’s all part of being a connected world.

Learn more about Cisco Cognitive Collaboration here.

Introducing: Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses 2-in-1 headphone/sunglasses

Blending summer chic with a seamless on-the-go audio experience, the new Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses are the perfect accessories for the summer season. Boasting an innovative two-in-one design, its sleek sunglass frames feature an in-built miniature speaker system that sits comfortably above your ears, enabling you to enjoy your audio experience while still being able to hear ambient noises around you.

Boasting an easy-to-use design, the mini speakers of the Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses are controlled with just one button. Whether you want to turn the sound on or off, accept or reject calls or play or pause your music, all that’s required is a single click. What’s more, the spectacles are even Siri- or Google Assistant-enabled, allowing users even greater control over their mobile devices.

The frames, meanwhile, are equally intelligently designed. Not only are the rims scratch-resistant, the lenses are also shatter-proof and coated with UV protection to preserve the health of your eyes under even the strongest rays. So whether you’re relaxing by the pool or undertaking a strenuous hike in the mountains, the US$199.95 Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses will ensure you’re suitably musically entertained and protected from the sun.

To purchase your own pair of Bose sunglasses, visit the Bose website today.

Introducing Panasonic’s “Double Mineral nanoeTM Hair Dryer” EH-XD20

In a city plagued with ever-changing weather – from sunny to rainy to windy and then to sunny again – having a good hair day can be a real challenge. But though the weather may be unpredictable, Hongkongers themselves are not, always managing to look glamourous with not a hair out of place not matter what the sky gods have in store for us.

The key to Hongkongers’ impeccable sense of style may be down, at least in part, to an effective hair blow-dryer. Thankfully, the blow-dryer we’ve been waiting for has just touched down in Hong Kong, electronic mega-marque Panasonic‘s “Double Mineral nanoe^TM Hair Dryer” EH-XD20.

So what exactly makes the Double Mineral nanoe^TMHair Dryer so essential for Hong Kong ladies? Well, for starter, the EX-XD20 was designed with your precious crown in mind, with its moisture content said to nurture damaged hair suffering from frizz, split ends and more. That’s not all, with the hair blow-dryer even offering customised settings depending on the hair volume and hair length of its users.

Saving you from a trip to the salon, this is definitely the must-have hair tool of the season, as its innovative nanoe^TM technology is able to deeply penetrate the hair cuticles on your scalp and keep them protected under all conditions.

To find out more about the Double Mineral nanoe^TM Hair Dryer and other Panasonic products, visit www.panasonic.hk

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Wrist in Peace: Quell 2.0, handy back-pain-begone bracelet

Whether looking to soothe sundry sore bits or to instantly anaesthise an annoying ache, an instantly poppable pill is almost certainly your first port of call. Such a day-to-day partiality to pharmaceuticals, however, may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Quell 2.0, which its makers assure is a truly wearable pain relief device.

Nattily knocked up by NeuroMetrix, a Massachusetts-based biomedical business, this high-tech bit of wrist-mounted relief from anything likely to wrack you is marketed as 100-percent drug-free, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Instead of cunning chemical agents, it is said to use gentle prescription-strength nerve-stimulation technology to target and block areas of chronic discomfort, most notably when it comes to the arms, legs or feet.

Boasting a slim design that’s apparently 50 percent less chunky than its predecessor, the Quell 2.0 delivers wearers from discomfort 24 X 7, with NeuroMetrix’s professors of pain dispellation considering three therapy sessions a day for a month as likely to ensure optimal succour, while also not doing harm to their financials. If you remain a tad sceptical, fear not, for the company offers a 60-day money back should any twinge remain uncountered. That’s pain-free, non-narcotic bliss or your US$299 back, no questions asked. Probably.

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Fromaggio: Craft your own cheeses with this nifty smart home gadget

It seems the hottest trend these days is to create DIY food products within the comforts of your own home. From brewing self-powered espressos to crafting your own home beers, today’s modern urban dweller seems to be shunning mass-market products in favour of that personal touch. Now, the latest product getting that DIY touch is cheese, thanks to an upcoming Fromaggio smart home gadget.

Having completed a successful crowdfunding campaign, the Fromaggio markets itself as the first smart, automatic cheesemaker for home use. The premise is simple. Users select a specific recipe via the companion mobile app, then add the suggested amounts of milk, cultures and rennet to the countertop appliance. The machine then performs the rest of the curing procedure by itself with no additional input necessary.

In what is sure to be an attractive feature for several niche segments of society, the Fromaggio’s versatility is not limited to traditional hard/soft and aged/fresh cheese, but is also capable of making lactose-free, kosher and even vegan cheeses, if its promotional material is to be believed.

So if you’re a fan of fromage – and someone for whom delayed gratification is not a hindrance – the Fromaggio smart cheesemaker could offer a whole new dimension to both your cheese platter and your home cooking. While first shipments only go out in March 2020, you can still pre-order your own unit by visiting this site.

Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM True Wireless earbuds

Legendary German sound specialist Sennheiser has introduced an all-new addition to its avant-garde MOMENTUM range with the MOMENTUM True Wireless earbuds. Created to guarantee superior stereo sound performance wherever you are, whenever you want, this lightweight wireless design also offers perfect lip-synced audio courtesy of its advanced Qualcomm apt-X Low Latency compatibility. Its 2-mic noise cancellation beamforming technology and Transforming Hearing function, meanwhile, allow for constant awareness of your surroundings even with your music on.

Crafted for the well-heeled urban citizen, these attractive accessories boast a premium black housing, polished metallic spin ring and gold-plated charging pins. Designed for long-lasting comfort, these splash-resistant earbuds come in four different sizes, all ergonomically designed for the perfect fit. What’s more, a handy compact charging case allows for an extended battery life of 12 hours, more than enough for all-day use.

With its timelessly elegant design, intuitive controls and pristine sound quality, Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM True Wireless headphones are all but guaranteed to offer any music lover a wholly transformative audio experience.

Mui Smart Display: Show your digital devices who’s in charge

In the age of the Digital Dwelling, it’s not uncommon for residences to be, arguably, smarter and better connected than their residents. Indeed, the humble homeowner could only too easily feel wholly outnumbered and outclassed by the legion of genius-level gadgets they have to contend with, with everything from lighting and temperature systems to audio players and TVs seemingly chipped, chippy and constantly in conversation with one another through the miracle that is the Internet of Things (IoT). Thankfully, though, the high-tech tide may be about to turn, and it’s all down to one apparently innocuous device devised by a particularly wily Japanese start-up.

Known as the Mui Smart Display, the device – on first glance at least – looks disconcertingly similar to a plank of wood. First impressions, however, can be deceptive as the unit – the debut design by Kyoto-based Mui Lab – is actually a touchscreen-enabled smart display that puts you back in control of your high-tech home, allowing you to tweak every connected device using just one highly-convenient control panel.

Its built-in Google Assistant feature can even detect voice commands and respond verbally or on screen. The first commercially-available Mui Smart Display units are expected to roll off the production line in September this year, so there’s still time to be among the first to be able to truly put your digital house in order. mui.jp