BEST TECH FOR EVERYTHING
BEST TECH FOR…
READING
1 KINDLE PAPERWHITE
The new version of the Paperwhite is the thinnest and lightest so far, packing in a 300ppi display and more storage. With an IPX8-rating, it’s safe to read in the bath or at the beach. You can easily switch between reading and listening thanks to Audible support.
£119, amazon.co.uk
2 PHILIPS HUE WHITE AMBIANCE STARTER KIT
Find the perfect brightness of light for reading, studying or winding down with the Philips Hue White Ambiance. The Hue system works with lots of smart home devices, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, so you can control your lights with the dimmer switch, the app or your voice.
£89, meethue.com
3 EMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL MUG
No one likes a good book and cold tea, but now you can keep your hot drinks hot with the Ember Mug. Select your preferred drinking temperature and it’ll keep it there.
£79, ember.com
WRITING
1 DAS KEYBOARD 4 PROFESSIONAL
This great-looking mechanical keyboard turns typing from a chore into an experience that feels and sounds fantastic. Crafted from fine materials, the Das Keyboard 4 Professional’s gold-plated, mechanical key switches can last up to 50 million keystrokes.
From $169 (approx £128), daskeyboard.com
2 MOLESKINE PEN+ ELLIPSE
The classic notebook has had a tech refresh. With the Pen+ Ellipse you can write on special paper and every stroke is transferred to your devices instantly. Take notes, doodle and draw on different paper layouts. It’s the best of both worlds.
£179, moleskine.com
3 REMARKABLE
Upgrade your notebook with ReMarkable, a large, E-Ink tablet with plenty of space for taking notes and reading documents. It easily converts your handwritten notes into typed-up text, but feels just like paper. With no email or notifications to distract you, it’s the ultimate productivity tool.
£449, remarkable.com
ARTISTIC APPRECIATION
1 OCULUS GO
This standalone VR headset may be filled with music, game and documentaries, but it’s also a must-have for art lovers. With crystal cler options and 3D graphics, you can explore galleries and immerse yourself in your favourite works of art from home.
£199, oculus.com
2 MEURAL 3.0 CANVAS
If you love art but can’t decide what you want in your house, the Meural Canvas 2 is all you’ll ever need. Upload or browse images using the app, gesture control or Amazon Alexa. It can also adjust to the brightness of your room and goes to sleep when it gets dark.
£599, meural.com
3 SAMSUNG FRAME TV
This multitasking 4K QLED TV turns into a beautiful work of art when you’re not watching
