LIFESTYLE

Kit yourself out with the ultimate in personal technology. This is the stuff you use every day, so make sure you get it spot on with our picks

ANDROID PHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 Samsung’s super-slick smartphone is the most refined Android experience to date. An excellent camera, gorgeous Infinity Display screen and some smart exclusive features make for a truly fantastic phone. From $1,199, samsung.com

MID-RANGE PHONE HUAWEI NOVA 2i Coming in at half the price of a flagship phone, this is truly a hidden gem. It looks great, with minimal bezels, and its cost completely belies its specs – especially its excellent dual cameras, front and rear. $499, huawei.com

SMARTWATCH APPLE WATCH SERIES 3 Nothing in the smartwatch market does more than the Apple Watch, and this third generation can do it all without a tethered phone – perfect for keeping your life in order whatever you happen to be doing. From $459, apple.com/au

ANALOGUE WATCH VICTORINOX INOX PARACORD With a strap woven out of 250kg-tension paracord and sporting a transparent compass-marked bumper, the INOX Paracord is a durable survival tool that happens to look super-cool on your wrist. $640, victorinox.com

BLUETOOTH TRACKER TILE SLIM A tiny keyring-sized square that helps your phone keep tabs on your wallet and vice versa, with a selection of ringtones, a year’s battery life, and the endurance to last a lifetime sitting in your back pocket. $44.95, thetileapp.com

ELECTRIC RAZOR BRAUN SERIES 9 9095CC Stubble is man’s worst friend, but Braun’s waterproof Series 9 can handle even a three-day beard without ripping out your face hair. When you’re done, the charging station automatically cleans and dries. $699, braun.com

PREMIUM PHONE APPLE iPHONE X Somehow earning its colossal price tag, this is a masterpiece of design and engineering. The screen is the best out there, the camera is fantastic, and it feels like a device from the near future. $1,579, apple.com/au

VALUE PHONE MOTOROLA MOTO G5 There’s a lot on offer here that you wouldn’t expect under £200, from its part-aluminium case to its 1080p display to its integrated fingerprint scanner. A quality phone which runs Android 7, too. From $299, motorola.com.au

HYBRID WATCH MISFIT PHASE Smartwatch functionality without the screen – all the alerts, connectivity and activity tracking you desire, packed into a stunning and completely inconspicuous analogue watch with a six-month battery. From $202.41, misfit.com

FITNESS TRACKER GARMIN VIVOSPORT This fitness band from Garmin is absolutely packed with features, including GPS and heart rate, and is fantastic for the price. It tracks all sorts of activities accurately, and battery life is strong. $299, garmin.com

EREADER KINDLE OASIS Ultra-thin, lighter than a flimsy paperback, and weighted to be held in one hand, the Oasis takes digital reading to the next level. Clip on the leather charging cover and you’re set for months of books. $389, amazon.com.au

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH PHILIPS SONICARE DIAMONDCLEAN SONIC Whiten and polish with the vibrations from this versatile brush, which whips your toothpaste into a bubbly frenzy to get between your teeth more effectively. $439, philips.com.au