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The nine indispensable gadgets you need for your travels

We take a look at the latest tech to take on your trips: the Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones, the LifePowr A2 L portable battery and the PowerCube ReWirable USB

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Are you a jet-setting executive or occasional traveller itching to see the world? Whether you are looking to numb the travails of frequent travel, or just looking for a more comfortable and enjoyable trip – we have you covered. Here is our list of indispensable gadgets that you may want to check out before you next board a plane.

Only 12 months ago Sony released its 1000X headphones, but the new WH-1000XM2 is now on the market.
Only 12 months ago Sony released its 1000X headphones, but the new WH-1000XM2 is now on the market.

Sony WH-1000XM2

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It’s barely a year since Sony released its 1000X headphones to some acclaim, and the new WH-1000XM2 is now available. Under the hood, the improved model retains Sony’s self-developed noise-cancelling technology and unique “Sense Engine” system that adapts to the ears of the beleaguered traveller. The latter however, is beefed up with a new atmospheric pressure that adjusts the headphones not just to your physical characteristics, but also to the current altitude.

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Elsewhere, the number of physical buttons has been trimmed to two, though a clever blend of short and long presses lets you toggle through core features. The touch sensor on the right earcup is still there, and is used for tasks siuh as skipping tracks or adjusting the volume.

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Price: HK$2,890

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