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If there’s one thing that can keep your mind off the burn when working out, it’s a decent soundtrack. But for that to be effective, you need headphones that can deliver great sound, a comfortable fit, and be light enough to not get in the way of your physical routine. Libratone’s TRACK+ Wireless In-Ear headphones do just that, combining their four-level noise cancellation technology with a light, splashproof design that sits in your ears with no fuss. For those of you with an existing Libratone wireless speaker system set up in your home, when you pick up the earphones to head out on a run it will automatically transfer the music to your headset. Don’t you just love the future?
Libratone TRACK+ Wireless In-Ear earphones available from libratone.com, priced £169 Classic gaming, new console.
When it comes to cult classic video games, Ōkami is up there with the greats. Originally released for PlayStation 2 back in 2007, the action-adventure game has since won itself a loyal following with its gorgeous cel-shaded visuals and historical Japanese setting. The whole experience was inspired by The Legend Of Zelda, so it’s no surprise that it feels right at home on a Nintendo console, where it’ll appear once again when the excellent remaster is finally released on Switch. Oh, and those visuals? They look even better in HD. Soak them up, huns. Ōkami HD for Nintendo Switch available from the Nintendo Store, £15.99 The speed you need.
For the annual revamp of their MacBook Pro line, Apple have focused on the tech inside the system, rather than giving it a glossy facelift on the exterior. So it goes without saying that the 2018 model has barely changed in appearance, but when it comes to performance, it’s on a completely different track. Eighth generation Intel Core processors bring it bang up to date with some of the most powerful systems available in stores. With added DDR4 memory (which basically means it’ll run much faster than its predecessor), and storage capacity now up to 4TB (more than you’ll ever need, essentially), the MacBook Pro 2018 will now run as smooth as it looks.
The MacBook Pro 2018 is available from apple. com, prices start at £1,249 Chilled to perfection.
The World Cup and Wimbledon may be over for the summer, but we’ve still got at least six weeks left for weekend after weekend of barbecues. With that in mind, you’re going to need a compact and stylish refrigerator to keep that prosecco chilled at all times. The Smeg FAB5 has two adjustable shelves, a bottle holder, a snack compartment and an ice cube tray, so a chilled beverage only needs to be an arms-length away. All packed into Smeg’s iconic curvaceous design, this is one appliance that boasts both style and substance. Smeg FAB5 mini fridge available from smeguk. com, priced £679 Sounds as good as it looks.
We most likely all came across Urbanears when they released their simply designed headphones that looked effortlessly stylish – no fuss, no big logos, just solid block colours. Well, that vision has been carried through to their wireless speaker range, and they look just as divine. The Baen is the “loud and mighty” tier of the collection, standing solid with its modern cuboid design (including actual knobs!), while offering connectivity to your favourite music streaming services, as a Bluetooth speaker, or even hooked up to your vinyl turntable. Multiple speakers can be connected throughout the home, with different colours available to complement each room. Urbanears Ba en Bluetooth Multiroom Speakers available from urbanears.com, priced £309