Motorola ThinkPhone
Aficionados of Lenovo ThinkPad will be delighted to learn that their computer is now available as a smartphone in the same line with the Motorola ThinkPhone (it's the same house). Same orientation towards a professional publicwith quality and reliability at the top of the agenda, and the same kind of top-of-the-range specification, with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, a 6.6" FHD+ definition screen and a precious fast charge TurboPower 68 W, which allows you to power either your smartphone or your computer and regain a full day's capacity in just 15 minutes. It incorporates the Think 2 Think solution, which boosts productivity through seamless integration between the ThinkPhone and a ThinkPad. Available in an 8/256GB version and particularly resistant (military grade, IP 68 protection), its price (over €500) has yet to be officially announced.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2023
Le ThinkPad X1 Carbon the latest generation (Gen 11) is set to remain a benchmark in the field of Professional laptops. From recycled materials including 90 % of recycled magnesium and 55 % of aluminium. A OLED screen blue-light-reducing and Dolby Vision-compatible is available as an option, while for the video conferencesthe Dolby suite with Atmos Audio and active noise reduction with artificial intelligence should provide the best possible conditions. The smart camera also takes care of its users with a bad posture alert, while it is capable of reacting automatically to the presence of an unwelcome spectator, displaying a dedicated logo or blurring the image. Availability: April, from €1,599 excluding VAT.
iOttie Velox Pro Magnetic Wireless Dash & Windshield Mount
With MagSafe charging, iPhones tend to heat up when left in position for long periods, as they do in the car, on a dedicated charger. The New Yorkers at iOttie make up for this with their Velox Pro ventilated charger with patented cooling technology, capable of charging at 7.5W (an Elite version capable of 15W charging will arrive later). A dedicated chip, the use of magnesium and a 9-blade fan spinning at 6,000 rpm ensure the thermal management of the whole system, while you drive at your leisure. Expect to pay around 80 $ at launch in the spring.
Scosche MagicMount Elite Charge Premium Wireless Charging Stand
Here's a small MagSafe charging stand for iPhone (power: 7.5 watts) that's particularly compact and stylish. Foldable, it can be forgotten in your bag, and unfolded, it's rigid enough to hold your smartphone in landscape or vertical position, on an improvised workstation or on the bedside table. Available in autumn for around £50 $.
Moft Adhesive Cooling Stand
The small American company MOFT (Mobile Office For Travelers) must certainly have looked to Japan for inspiration for its clever origami-style computer stand. It simply sticks to the underside of the laptop and is invisible when folded up in the carry pouch (ultra-thin, 92 g). When unfolded at an angle of 15 or 25°, depending on the position chosen, the stand gives the laptop a much more ergonomic position, both for the keyboard and the height of the screen, contributing to better posture. It also tends to heat up less, helped by the graphene that makes up this accessory, reducing the operating temperature by an average of 5°C. 37.95 €, 4 colours.
JBL Tour Pro 2
JBL's latest Bluetooth headphones were the first to incorporate a touch screen (1.45") on their charging case, providing easy access to their many functions. This means you can manage your music, customise your headphones, calls, messages and notifications without taking your smartphone out. Two tests, in a noisy and a quiet environment, will determine the optimum personalised sound and advanced active noise reduction. Six microphones ensure optimum call quality with this top-of-the-range model. 249, 10 h battery life (+30 h with in-box charging).
Rolling Square InCharge XL
The small Swiss company Rolling Square concentrates its ingenuity in an all-in-one cable, now available in a long version: the clever InCharge has 6 different connections (USB Type C, Micro USB, Lightning) and can handle a generous 100 watts of power and transmit data. Ideal for connecting a plug or a laptop to a smartphone, an external drive or for recharging headphones, for example. Its sturdy construction and meticulous design make it an excellent travel companion. Available in 30 cm, 2 or 3 m lengths (with silicone storage pouch). 29 à 39 €.
Skyted
The French of Skyted are developing an astonishing noise-absorbing mask and enables normal conversation without disturbing those around you. Another advantage is that you can have a completely private conversation in a public place. One of the opportunities for this project, supported by Airbus Dev, is the possibility of making calls in an aeroplane in complete discretion, with 80 % muffling voice vibrations and absorption reaching -25 to -40 dB. As for sound, it can be combined with any type of Bluetooth headset. Kickstarter campaign to come.
Heat it
This micro-apparatus Heat it which plugs into a smartphone's USB-C or Lightning socket, has a simple but life-saving function: relieve insect bites. Very practical when travelling, it heats the skin to exactly 51°C, which is enough to make the pain and itching go away. With the dedicated app, you can choose from 12 intensity levels. This tiny device, made in Germany, sells for €39.
Ampere The Traction Timer
Need to concentrate? The start-up Ampere has come up with a kind of safe temporarily take your smartphone out of your hands. All you have to do is set the length of time you want to leave it locked, from 5 seconds to 99 minutes. An app completes this routine by encouraging concentration time and the creation of a beneficial routine. This product won one of the many awards for innovation of the year at CES. First deliveries in spring, 198 g, 69 $.
