Say goodbye to chunky pieces of tech – the latest gadgets and gizmos these days are more compact than ever without compromising on speed and capability. Here are our top picks

Consider coming home after a long day at work, your mind and body in desperate need for a lie down. Then you remember there’s a party the next day and worse, you’ve promised to bake a cake.
But instead of flipping through a dusty cookbook, you simply ask your digital assistant: “Find a pandan cake recipe on the Internet and put on some relaxing tunes”.
As you gather the ingredients, crisp music from your home stereo fills the house, kicking up your mood a few notches. Before the night is over, your cake is done and a peaceful slumber awaits. So on top of saving time and providing reassurance, tech gadgets are also about freeing up your head space so you can concentrate on the things that truly matter.
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When you have a busy schedule, you need to have technology that is able to keep up with you. That’s where the new Google Nest Hub comes in. Compact and sleek, this handy voice-controlled device blends in with your modern home and you can use it to easily and quickly view your calendar, the weather and have questions answered instantaneously. Plus, keep track of all your smart home gadgets like your robot vacuum, smart lights, TV and speakers in one place. No more wasting time fiddling with many other devices! At $189, available at M1, COURTS and Challenger and Google Store.
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Transform your tablet into a laptop and maximise productivity on-the-fly with the portable Brydge keyboard. This bluetooth-enabled device attaches via magnet and is sleek, lightweight and comes with a rechargeable battery that claims to last up to six months. There are different designs compatible with iPads and Microsoft tablets to suit your preference. From $179, available from Ante stores.
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With the leather-bound HP Spectre Folio, workaholics have a three-in-one wonder in their hands. Stay on top of projects in laptop position or fold the screen down for photo edits in tablet mode. After a long day, the viewing stand delivers the perfect angle for watching movies too. At $2,799.
Upgrade your arm candy with the latest addition to Huawei’s Watch GT family. The new Elegant Edition 42mm series of watches feature a more graceful design, with a subtle gradient-coloured face. It comes in two colours, Magic Pearl White and Magic Black Pearl, and boasts longer battery life of up to 10 hours with GPS on. At $298, available at all Huawei concept stores, selected consumer electronic stores and online marketplaces including Lazada Huawei Official Store.
With so many new smartphones launching this year, deciding on one can be a challenging task. Ultimately, it comes down to budget and what works for you. For one, there’s the Samsung Galaxy A80 (pictured above), the latest addition to the Galaxy family that features a rotating 48-megapixel camera (!!) for better photos and videos and an improved Infinity Display screen. At $898, from selected telcom operators, leading electronic stores, authorised mobile retailers and Samsung Experience stores.
Then there’s the Oppo Reno Z which also has a 48-megapixel back camera (sans rotating feature) and 32-megapixel front camera. Sleek and seamless, what’s also unique is that it lets you unlock the screen with a hidden fingerprint scanner. Neat! At $339, from Singtel, M1, StarHub, MyRepublic stores and authorised resellers.
Don’t you just hate it when you go to another office for a presentation and can’t connect your MacBook to the projector? The Satechi Pro Hub is the answer to lack of ports on most MacBooks. Not only is it elegantly built, it can be used on a variety of devices that have a USB Type-C Connector. At $183.
Music lovers rejoice – the Bose Home Speaker 500 comes with voice command and Amazon’s Alexa built-in, which means you can be swooping round the house and simply instruct it to change the music. Score! At $599.
A must-have digital companion for the modern woman, Apple’s latest iPad Pro is a beautiful piece of equipment that comes with a crystal-clear LCD display. Whether you’re on the move or in the office, bingeing the latest Netflix show or skyping with your clients abroad, the iPad Pro is the perfect partner in crime. From $1,199.
This best-selling Bluetooth tracker ensures you will never lose anything again. But also, Tile Mate saves time when you need to find the little things like your car keys or phone. It’s also the perfect accessory for forgetful kids or elderly parents. From $34.
If you’re heading to the gym during your lunch break in the CBD, consider the Jabra Elite Active 65t your best buddy. Certified against sweat, water and dust, these wireless buds also come with motion sensors to help track your fitness performance. At $298.
Sleek and lightweight at just 1.2 kilograms, the second edition of Microsoft’s Surface laptop comes with improved speed and performance. Just slip it into your tote bag to make every day more productive than the last. At $1,528.
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Boasting the world’s fastest autofocus, the Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera comes with a touchscreen that flips all the way around so you get a vivid, easily adjustable preview of how you’ll look as you’re filming your latest video. Perfect for content creators who can’t stop, won’t stop vlogging. From $1,300.
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An ultra-light and ultra-slim dual display laptop with E-Ink technology, Lenovo’s Yoga Book C930 is ideal for work and play. The E-Ink technology allows the laptop to function as a notepad, sketchbook, e-reader and a self-learning keyboard. From $599.
Rushing from meeting to meeting and need a portable workstation that won’t let you down? Enter the ASUS ZenBook S, a laptop that manages to pack a punch despite its remarkably svelte body that’s a scant 2.55 mm thick and 1 kg light only. From $1,998.
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Whether your job requires photography or videography, or you simply love being creative on-the-fly, the Osmo Pocket has a 4K camera that’s compact enough to fit in your pocket while powerful enough to capture incredible shake-free footage thanks to its image stabiliser. Perfect for budding filmmakers! At $519.