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ZTE SPro2 mini projector

The Swiss-made Model S is an all-in-one wireless speaker, digital radio and amplifier. The minimalist device is available in black, red and white, and comes with backlit touch-sensitive controls. It has a digital clock display and an FM tuner with six station presets. Two 3in drivers and a pair of digital amplifiers combine for a total 30-watt output. The device uses Bluetooth 2.1 and has a 3.5mm jack input for wireless connections. It weighs about 3kg and is available with a remote control and brushed-aluminium tabletop stand. genevalab.com

Sharp shooter

Sony RX100 V

Sony's optical arm is at the top of its game with its Alpha 9 DSLR winning rave reviews and now this latest update of its leading compact camera. It's pricey but packed with features including a 1in, 20.1-megapixel sensor and 315-point autofocus system. It comes with a nifty electronic viewfinder that pops out of the top of the body and captures better-than 4k video. Super-slow motion is a fun feature but it's the quality of the stills that make the RX100 so versatile. sony.ie

Airs and graces

Awair air quality monitor

This latest gadget may look like a high-end digital radio but it is actually designed to monitor the air quality around your home. Crafted from walnut, its sensors measure dust and chemical levels, as well as CO sub2, humidity and temperature, to give you an overall picture of air quality. The display comprises an LED clock and a coloured LED that turns green for good air quality and red for bad. A companion app lets users change the display to show temperature and humidity or their Awair "score". getawair.co.uk

Fish-eye Lens

Paralenz Dive Camera

Take your underwater exploits to the next level with this action camera designed for divers. The Paralenz Dive Camera is a rugged and durable action cam that's waterproof up to a depth of 200 metres. It's capable of shooting 4k video at 30 FPS or standard 1080p high-definition footage at 100fps. It automatically corrects colour saturation based on depth and has a battery that's good for up to two hours of recording. The device has a 140-degree lens and weighs 155g. It holds a 64GB microSD card and has a USB-C port for fast charging. Users can share their undersea video quickly via wi-fi or Bluetooth. paralenz.com

Picture perfect

Nanoleaf Aurora

Jazz up your home with these modular smart lighting tiles. The triangular Nanoleaf Aurora colour-changing light panels can light up any room with more than 16m colour combinations that can be tailored to suit your mood. Using the companion app, users can control the colour with a smartphone. Alternatively, it is compatible with Amazon Alexa and can be controlled by voice command. nanoleaf.me

For your eyes only

Cinera

Billed as the world's first fully immersive personal cinema, this Kickstarter project looks like a virtual reality headset. Its makers claim it will give the wearer a super-wide, Imax-style viewing experience. The headset uses 2.5k-resolution displays to produce a sharp image. It's compatible with Netflix and other services, and has a microSD slot. Connect it to a computer and it works like a standard TV. kickstarter.com