ESSENTIAL TECHNOLOGY

Selina Denman rounds up some must-have gadgets, from a smart sleep assistant to a sustainable city bike

LOFTIE CLOCK

We’ve all been told we’d be better off banishing our smartphones from the bedroom, even if we do rely on them to get us up in the morning. Loftie’s clock, or “smart sleep assistant”, promises to do that and more. Its two-phase alarm mimics your body’s natural waking processes, with unalarming sounds that gently lift you out of sleep. You can customise its settings, including alarm tones and volume. The device also promises to help maximise your sleep patterns, with sleep times, music, guided meditations and bedtime stories. An adjustable night light provides a soothing glow or you can instead opt for black-out mode, if that’s what helps you doze off. $149.00, www.byloftie.com

ZAPP EV I300

Zapp EV is now taking orders for the i300, the world’s first electric performance city bike. Beyond being emissions free, the model’s sustainability credentials include low component numbers, low battery cell numbers and the use of eco-friendly composites. There are currently four options of the bike on offer through Zapp EV’s e-commerce platform: the i300 Carbon Launch Edition, i300 Carbon, the i300 Bio and the i300 Ocean.

$911, www.zappev.com

DYSON V15 DETECT

Dyson has launched its most powerful and intelligent vacuum cleaner to date, the cordless V15 Detect. Developed by a team of 370 engineers globally, this latest product uses a Dyson Hyperdymium motor, which generates up to 230 air watts of suction, as well as a fivestage filtration system that promises to capture 99.99 per cent of dust. It is also fitted with a technology that enables users to measure the amount of dust that has been gathered, with results displayed on an LCD screen.

$789, www.dyson.ae

MONTBLANC SUMMIT 3

The Montblanc Summit 3 smartwatch is part of the brand’s latest collection, which consists of products that encourage and facilitate movement. This timepiece incorporates the latest Wear OS by Google, and features a selection of apps that track movement and sleeping patterns, and supply tips to help you focus. A case crafted from hand-brushed titanium is complemented by configurable watch faces that can be paired with leather or rubber straps.

$1,290, www.montblanc.com

SPORT TRUE EARBUDS

For the first time in years, Sennheiser has launched dedicated earphones for athletes and sports enthusiasts. The new Sport True Wireless earbuds offer an adaptable acoustic feature – with the open ear adapter setting, users will be able to stay aware of their surroundings, while body-born noises, such as footsteps and breathing, will be minimised; when closed, all outside sound will be blocked out. The ergonomic fit of the earbuds can also be customised, with a choice of ear adapters in three sizes, as well as four different ear fins. The buds are splash, dust and sweat-resistant.

$136, www.sennheiser.com