Tech or treat!
Nur Zarina Othman listseight gadgets to connect to this Halloween
PLUGGED IN
YOU know what would be scary? When you don’t have enough USB ports for all your gadgets! The four-port high speed 2.0 USB hub and knick-knacks holder, designed to look like a skull, will solve this dilemma. The Skull USB Hub will hold all your easy-to-lose stationery bits too. The two USB ports on each side of its jaw allows all your gadgets to be connected simultaneously. The USB cord works with both Windows and Mac unit. Price: US$14.95 (RM62) at Amazon.com
PROJECTING SCARES
NOTHING beats a full-blown scary movie marathon to keep everyone glued to their seats. Lose yourself in your favourite haunted films with this full HD WiFi gaming and home cinema projector. The Epson EH-TW650 full HD projector is built for a quick set up, so you can sit back and appreciate its bright 3,100 lumens display. The hassle-free projector also comes with keystone correction to help position the image quickly. Accessing your entertainment is easy too with two HDMI inputs (including one MHL) for connecting DVD players, games consoles and more. You can also project direct from a smart device with the iProjection app. It also has built-in WiFi. Price: £399.99 at Amazon.co.uk
EXTRA EDGE
THE Microsoft’s Surface GO is what you need for last-minute professional editing during spooky nights. The light, powerful 10-inch tablet with a PixelSense Display comes with multitude ports, suitable for people on the go. Stay connected and be on top of things away from your work desk. Pair the Surface Go Signature Type cover and new Surface Mobile Mouse for a laptop experience anywhere. Perfect for controlling playlists or hook it up to a projector or a screen for a Halloween movie marathon. Price: RM2,148 at Shopee.com
PORTABLE SEARCH PARTY
WITH the Tile Pro series, you never have to worry about losing stuff again. The Pro Series comes in two unique designs — Tile Sport and Tile Style. Elegant and durable, the Tile Pro Series features a 60.96m range and is twice as loud as the other Tiles, and is waterproof. It is like having your very own search party: With millions of users, the Tile community can help you find your things fast — wherever they are. Price: £29.99 at Amazon.co.uk
STAY CLOSE NOW!
THE kid tracker Guardian Angel is an easy-to-use device designed to locate children when they wander away unexpectedly. Protect family and valuables with quick and correct directional search. One base can control up to four tags. If a child should move more than the set alarm distance away from the parent, a 95 dB beep alarm will be triggered both on the Master (the parent’s unit) and the Slave unit (which is worn by the child). A row of four LEDs light sequentially to indicate in the direction in which the child has strayed. The tracker is not only for kids. You can also use it for bags, suitcases, pets, bikes, keys and other things.
Price: £62 at Amazon.co.uk
IT’S IN THE LIGHT
WHAT’S best to set the mood for Halloween other than creative lighting? Try the Nanoleaf Aurora smarter kit. It works with both iOS and Android devices and beautifully combines lighting design and technology. It gives you easy control using the app, voice control, or physical controller. Control the “mood” with light movements and colours, or change that living room into a eerie haunted house feel seamlessly. Automate the lighting with just a touch of a button or with Siri, Amazon Alexa voice control, Google assistant or Google home. Price: From S$319 at Shopee.sg
POWER-ON-THE-GO
IT’S always a nightmare if you run out of power. Save yourself from a drainage situation with the PowerUrus Portable Car Jump Starter. With a massive 22,000mAh power capacity, it can start a diesel engine up to 6.5L or a gas engine up to 10L, up nearly 40 times on a single full charge. It’s a must-have battery pack for drivers of a 12V car, boat, truck, RV, motorcycle, ATV or even lawn mower. Simultaneously charge two USB powered devices (Apple and Android devices) in the shortest possible time with the Quick Charge technology. Its full rubber-padded design accords with the IP66 rating and makes PowerUrus waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and skid proof, ideal for your outdoor use. Price: £94.99 at Amzon.co.uk
HAIR-RAISING SURROUND
DON’T let the small package fool you: The UE Wonderboom packs surprisingly serious sound. Each portable speaker is capable of a clear, crisp 86 decibels of 360-degree sound, so it’s loud enough to liven up any party.
Rated IPX7, the speaker can withstand depths of one metre for up to 30 minutes. Enjoy it in the rain, around the shower or in the tub! Each UE Wonderboom is powered by Bluetooth, allowing you to connect up to 30m away without your music dropping out. Make the most of your UE Wonderboom by wirelessly pairing two together.
Price: US$68 at Amazon.com