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BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor
>£1,099.99 > From benq.eu
> Created with Mac users in mind, this 31.5-inch Thunderbolt display could be your next must-buy upgrade.
Its 4K (3840x2160) IPS panel is factory calibrated for colour accuracy, where it meets 98% of P3 and 99% of Rec.709 colour spaces, and has Pantone and Pantone Skin Tone Validation, making ideal for photo and video work.
Rounding out BenQ’s offer are macOS-ready versions of the company’s Display Pilot 2 software. Plus, it also comes with Hotkey Puck G2, an external controller that gives you quick access to your most-used commands and settings.
The PD322U also has built-in HDR10 and DisplayHDR 400 support as well as a height- and tilt-adjustable stand that can pivot up to 90º. It’s also equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports (one with 85W power delivery), two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and a built-in USB hub.
Lexon Lantern
> €129.90 (about £130) > From lexon-design.com
> Winner of an iF Design Award, the Lexon Lantern combines an indoor/ outdoor light with a Qi wireless charger – perfect for boosting your iPhone’s battery at home or in the garden.
Available in a Dark Red, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Black or White synthetic leather (ABS) covering, the Lantern is waterproof to IPX4 and comes with a built-in battery that can light up your life for up to eight hours at a time. Plus, its 200 lumen LED array can show seven different colours as well as Cool White and Warm White and has a brightness dimmer too.
The lamp itself can be charged via USB-C (although you’ll need to add your own power supply). It also has integrated touch controls, making it a doddle to use.
Philips Sleep Headphones
>£284.99 > From kokoon.io
> Normally the last thing you’d think of when trying to get to sleep is putting a pair of headphones on your head, but the Philips Sleep Headphones are different. They’ve been specially designed to aid restful sleep, thanks to an ultra-slim in-ear design with combines passive noise isolation with
