For your loved ones
Forget chocolates and flowers, say ‘I love you’ with tools and gadgets for him and her, suggests Balqis Lim
LIPSTICK POWERBANK
The RAVPower Luster Mini powerbank is very tiny, stylish and fits easily into a handbag or pocket. The bold pink colour is also atractive and makes a fashion statement for the ladies. Boasting a 3350mAh battery power, this lipstick charger is able to fully charge a smartphone.
Price: US$13.99 (RM57) at Amazon.com
CLASSIC CONSOLE
Any passionate gamer would appreciate the Super NES Classic Edition video game console. It will bring back the child in him that’ll make him appreciate it even more. This version, although a bit smaller than the original size, has been upgraded and pre-loaded with 21 classic games. It also comes with two controllers, so you can join in the fun and play Super Mario Kart with him.
Price: US$105 at Amazon.com
E-READER
If your Valentine happens to be a bookworm, you can get her a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader. The new version is now waterproof so your partner will have no problem bringing it to the beach, hawker centres and even into the bathroom. It features 300ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, laser-quality text that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. With 8GB on-device storage, it can hold thousands of books. Or choose
32GB to hold more magazines, comics and audiobooks.
Price: From
RM870 at
Kindlemalaysia. com
SECURITY CAMERA
What better way to prove your love than by making sure your loved ones are safe at home. Blink XT security camera system detects motion and sends alerts with HD video and audio right to your smartphone. The water-resistant camera runs on two AA lithium batteries that last for two years, without needing change. There’s also infrared night vision so you don’t miss out anything at night.
Price: US$103.99 at Amazon.com
SMART JEWELLERY
Blinq smart rings produce vibration and flashing LED alerts in four different colours that your lover can assign from her smartphone. It has emergency features that allow for discreet SOS messaging and uses geolocation technology. Besides being a fashionable ring, Blinq also allows the user to stay on top of fitness goals with its activity tracker that counts your steps, total distance and calories burnt. This beautiful, water-resistant ring is made of .925 Sterling Silver and genuine, hand-cut gemstones.
Price: US$179 at Blinqblinq.com
LOVE IN BOX
When a text message is too bland and emojis are not romantic enough, Lovebox displays your messages under a magic mirror. Made from beechwood, the Lovebox connects to WiFi so you can send messages from anywhere in the world from your device to someone you love. When a message is received, the wood heart on the front of the box begins to spin until it is read. Even sweeter, when the receiver spins the heart, it will send a cascade of virtual hearts to the sender’s app page. This is a perfect gift for long-distance sweethearts!
Price: RM409.81 at Uncommongoods.com
WIRELESS CHARGER
If your partner is someone who hates plugging in his (or her) phone, a wireless charger will ease life’s little inconveniences. With the Yootech Wireless Charger, you only need to place the phone on top and leave it for charging. This ultra-slim charger is compatible with all Qi-certified devices. It has an intelligent protect technology, which provides temperature control, surge protection, shortcircuit prevention, and more. It is also case-friendly below 4mm thick, so one does not need to take off the casing to be able to charge the device.
Price: US$16.99 (RM69.31) at Amazon.com
INSTANT CAMERA
If your lover is a travel junkie, the Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 camera and printer is a nice gift. Featuring twice the charm and double the fun, this pocket-sized wonder produces high quality 16-megapixel photos in stunning, true-to-life colour, black and white or moody vintage effect. One cartridge is able to print up to 50 photographs in adorable 2”x3” format with the sticky back. The Mint is compatible with microSD cards up to 256GB, so pictures can be saved forever.
Price: US$100 at Amazon.com