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STYLE's news and views on the luxe gadgets that are smart and stylish.

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  • Apple’s M3 MacBook Air looks like the M2 model, but is 20 per cent more powerful. It performs better on battery power than Intel-powered competitors
  • Its AI capabilities are nothing new and it is lacking in terms of ports. The larger screen on the 15-inch model makes this workhorse a pleasure to work with

With two periscope zoom lenses – a world first – and a big Sony sensor, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra’s camera hardware blows rivals out of the water, producing better zoom photos than even the top iPhone.

Chinese brand Oppo’s Find N3 foldable phone, selling globally as the OnePlus Open, has superior hardware to its Samsung and Google rivals, native Google app support and innovative multitasking software.

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Apple’s new 16-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro is an all-powerful machine for creatives who want to take their workstations on the go, with prices starting at US$2,499.

Asus’ foldable laptop is a super cool machine for digital nomads, with its versatile screen and software for multitasking, but its US$3,500 price tag and short battery life are turn-offs.

From top-end offerings from Kef, B&O and Bowers & Wilkins, to Wilson Audio’s huge new Dalek-esque Alexx V, which sound system delivers most to your home in both look and sound?

As the first phones to come with Android 13 OS, Google’s new Pixels set themselves apart with stellar cameras and AI-powered features. Will these models finally be enough to compete with Apple and Samsung?

The iPad Air 2022’s new M1 chip means games, Netflix, anything runs flawlessly, while battery life is also great and the price reasonable. So who needs an 11-inch iPad Pro now?

The latest Apple Macbook Pro has the best screen on the market, a processor that can handle any task with ease, and is more powerful than most people need.

New Edge 20 models from Motorola boast a 108-megapixel main camera lens, 5G networking, fast USB-C charging, and 6.7-inch OLED display. The Edge 20 Pro’s photo quality is a draw.

The new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 represent Samsung’s ‘third generation’ of foldable phones, and could be the ones to finally bring the form factor into the mainstream.

To stay cool in the summer heat, try Sony’s wearable air conditioner. To make some noise, look for Sonos portable speakers. For reading, you need the Kobo Libra waterproof e-reader.

The Sony Xperia 1 III goes all out with its 4K 120Hz OLED screen, front-facing stereo speakers and camera shutter button, but it’s pricey and battery life could be better.

The iMac 2021 is fast and energy-efficient thanks to the new M1 chip, but its strict adherence to consumer desktop specs could turn off many of the users at which it is aimed.

Apple has upped the tablet game once more with the 2021 iPad Pro, offering a much brighter screen using mini LEDs, and its M1 chip that outperforms an Intel-driven MacBook Pro.

Key ring, bag charm or luggage tag? The versatile (and affordable) Apple AirTag helps you track valuables and find lost keys – and can be accessorised with luxury Hermès leather cases

Both of these mid-range headphones hover around the US$600 mark, so which is the best deal for sound quality, battery life, comfort and connectivity?

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Game company Razer has revealed its vision of how you might play games in the near future – with a smart face mask for outdoor gaming and a carbon-fibre gaming chair with a roll-out screen and haptic feedback so you feel every run, dive and leap.

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BTS’s Jimin stands behind the new Galaxy S21 phone for a reason: lightweight and with a telephoto lens, it’s capable of giving even Apple’s new iPhone 12 a run for its money

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A breathtaking 100x zoom camera, 120Hz Quad HD resolution, industry-best screen brightness and S-Pen stylus support make the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as refined a smartphone as you can get.

Chinese-made handset gets to 35 per cent power on a 10-minute charge, and its display’s 120Hz refresh rate makes for a smooth experience. The camera could be better and it lacks IP certification as dust- and waterproof.

The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold is not just the most versatile model in 28 years of Thinkpads, but perhaps the most versatile portable computer yet. For the first time, it is as useful at home as in the boardroom.

Fendi, Alexander Wang and Dolce & Gabbana have all rocked earbud collaborations in their runway shows, but LV’s new offering is what luxury truly sounds like

The M9’s speaker cones are so strong, Magico claims you could run them over with a car to no effect, but at two metres tall, they hardly blend in to the background