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Oculus Go
Oculus Go
Did you know that virtual reality holds eality holds eality holds
Did you know that virtual r
Did you know that virtual r
the reins in the tech world now? So
the r
the reins in the tech world now? So eins in the tech world now? So
it shouldn’t come as a surprise
it shouldn’t come as a surprise
that a VR headset, designed
Vuzix Blade Augmented Reality Glasses uzix Blade Augmented Reality Glasses uzix Blade Augmented Reality Glasses
V V that a VR headset, designed
Want to see the future? Vuzix Blade Augmented Reality to provide a fully immersive
Glasses will let you do just that by transporting you to a entertainment experience, is
quickly gaining popularity.
whole new world with a new vision — literally — to get
lost in.
What is it? Oculus Go is
standalone VR headset coming
What is it? Vuzix Blade Augmented Reality Glasses are soon from Facebook. It requires no
Alexa-enabled smart glasses that provide a wearable smart
display, letting us view the real world overlaid with computer- phone and cables! Rumoured to have the
best VR visual clarity, the headset will be
generated imagery. This feature-packed gadget can inform
you on directions, menus, weather, events, stocks, video able to play movies, games and help you
meet with friends virtually.
conferencing, news, social feeds, and much more.
When is it out? Second quarter of the year When is it out? Early 2018
How much does it cost? US$875 / B27,391
How much does it cost? US$1,000 / B31,305
Must-have scale: 8/10 Must-have scale: 8/10
www.oculus.com
www.vuzix.com
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Lenovo’s Mirage Camera
As virtual reality is gaining popularity, shouldn’t it be easier for you to eality is gaining popularity, shouldn’t it be easier for you to
As virtual r
create VR content too? Lenovo seems to think so. Their new piece
create VR content too? Lenovo seems to think so. Their new piece
of innovation will let us carry the baseline future of virtual reality in
of innovation will let us carry the baseline future of virtual reality in
our pockets.
What is it? Lenovo’s Mirage Camera is a point-
and-shoot camera with fi sheye optics that records
180-degree videos for a super-wide and 3D view of the
world. Supported by Google Daydream headsets, a new VR platform
world. Supported by Google Daydream headsets, a new VR platform
for Android devices, it was awarded the Best Digital Camera
for Android devices, it was awarded the Best Digital Camera
by TechRadar.
When is it out? Second quarter of the year
How much does it cost? Under US$300 / Under B9,395
Must-have scale: 9/10
www.blog.lenovo.com
6 Surface Book 2

Move over MacBook Pro, as Surface Book 2 is what you
should go for! The long-awaited sequel of Microsoft’s
Surface Book, stands out amongst the line-up of new
laptops and monitors set to release this year.

What is it? Surface Book 2 is a laptop-tablet hybrid
designed with a backlit, full-size keyboard and ultra-precise
glass trackpad. With its futuristic design and unrivalled
display, this beauty with brawn is also a gaming powerhouse.
When is it out? February 2018
How much does it cost? US$2,499 / B78,265
Must-have scale: 9/10
www.microsoft.com

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