The May 2023 Edition of NXT magazine is here and it's packed with exciting content about the best in innovative design and technology. Over the past few years, there has been a significant transformation in the design and technology industry. This feature will examine the latest advances in design and technology, and how they have progressed over the last 5 years before we take a closer look at the technological wonders that have impressed us - in terms of technology and design.

In our Special Feature, we take you on a journey to understand the ins and outs of sustainability, and how it intersects with technology today. Over in Test, from page 80, we got to try the 8th generation of the Lenovo Yoga 9i, a versatile and sleek laptop that puts the fun in all the work you do, before we got our hands on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, a camera that is sure the check all the boxes for photography enthusiasts. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, we look at how the future of electronics design is set to evolve in exciting ways. 

The April 2023 edition of NXT magazine is here, and it's packed with exciting content about cutting-edge laptops. Laptops have undergone significant changes since their inception in the 1980s as portable computers. The first laptop models were heavy and costly, with limited battery life and processing power. 

In our NXT Guru section, we take you on a journey to level up your gaming setup with the best gaming monitors your money can buy. Over in Test, from page 81, we got to try the Focal Bathys, versatile high-end audiophile headphones designed for on-the-go listening, before we got our hands on the Hogwarts Legacy game, an immersive, open-world action RPG that is sure to excite Harry Potter fans. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, we look at how the future of laptops is set to be shaped by several trends, including increased mobility, enhanced AI and ML, eco-friendliness, and more.

The March 2023 Edition of NXT is here, and it’s packed with exciting content for electric car enthusiasts. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, especially in the transportation sector. The use of EVs offers a new market opportunity for renewable energy and attracts more investment in it. EVs offer several benefits, including lower operating costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved public health by reducing toxic gas and noise pollution.
 
In the Test section, you can find reviews of the MINI Electric Resolute Edition, a fun and easy-to-drive EV that’s sure to make drivers feel good, considering how it’s sustainable, and the Astell&Kern; SP3000, the brand's first player to use separate, independent audio channels between the unbalanced and balanced outputs. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, dive into how Singapore is taking steps to increase EV adoption by providing tax incentives and grants.


The February 2023 edition of NXT magazine is here, and it's packed with exciting content for fans of luxury tech. The main feature is all about the world of luxury technology, where we explore the exciting world of luxury technology, and where high-end gadgets and devices reign supreme. These products not only deliver superior performance and advanced features but also boast striking designs that set them apart from the rest.

In the Test section of the magazine, readers can find reviews of the 30th-anniversary edition of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10, redesigned for improved collaboration, extra security, and powerful performance, and the Devialet Mania, which is a speaker that presents a big and well laid out sound. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, we project the growth of luxury technology in the future and how it will never stop improving its offerings for the wealthy

Happy New Year! The January 2023 edition of NXT magazine is here, and it's packed with exciting content for tech enthusiasts. The main feature of this issue is the 2022 NXT Gadget Awards, which received a record number of votes, with over 92,000 votes in total, 13,365 of which were void. The awards celebrate the best and most innovative gadgets and technologies of the year, and this year's focus is on the evolution of consumer technology. 

In the Test section of the magazine, readers can find reviews of the LG Libero Monitor, a screen with an UltraWide display and an aspect ratio of 21:9, and the Fujifilm X-T5, a camera with a 26.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and a powerful image processor. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, the magazine takes a look at the growing use of virtual reality (VR) in industries beyond gaming. 


Welcome to the December 2022 Edition of NXT. This issue’s main feature from page 60 is all about the most innovative gadgets we have seen in 2022. Over time, technology has gone through an evolution phase and hence has changed our living style significantly. In today’s era, most people prefer using the latest technologically advanced gadgets to perform their daily life activities. From laptops to monitors and phones - consumers like us are drawn to the very best gadgets that will make our lives easier and more fun. Based on our list, there will be a few, if not all, that are revolutionising. Of course, there are many more out there! Over in Test, from page 80, we got to try the Acer Swift Edge - a productivity machine that can handle any day-to-day activity, before we got our hands on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which is one of the best Android phones in the market today. Lastly, we take a look at the future of consumer electronics and how it is set for another wave of exciting innovations. On top of that, our good friends at Lenovo are celebrating 30 years of its groundbreaking ThinkPad. We take a look at the progression of the ThinkPad and how its technologies are changing the way we work.

The November 2022 Edition of NXT is all about levelling up your PC gaming setup. Customisation is so easy on a PC. We want everyone to be ready for the world’s best PC games out there. From laptops to monitors and headphones - you should have the best so that you will be ready for all the action.

The NXT Gadget Awards 2022 edition is here, voting starts 1st of November and stay tuned at www.nxtmag.tech 

The Luxury section is back after a short break of two months, we featured the newly launch Astell&Kern;, Empire Ear,  Meze Audio, Bang & Olufsen, Bower & Wilkins and Lecia Laser TV.

In-Home Tech, we compiled some of the robot vacuums that can help to clean your homes with zero effort. Over in Test, from page 79, we got to try the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 - another productivity powerhouse that can handle all of your work needs, before we got our hands on the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which is one of an audiophile’s dream headphones. 

Lastly, we take a look at the future of gaming and how it can change the lives of generations to come.


The October 2022 Edition of NXT is all about gearing up for the 2022 World Cup. This tournament comes every 4 years and as a football fan, you might want to make sure your home is ready for all the excitement. With that said, we want everyone to be ready for the world’s biggest football event with the best gadgets out there.
 
In-Home Tech, we compiled some of the best coffee machines that can help to prepare your perfect hot cup of coffee in-home or at the office. Over in Test, from page 92, we got to try the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 - a productivity powerhouse that can handle all of your work needs, before we got our hands on the LG DualUp Monitor, which is a perfect addition to any work from home set up. Lastly, we take a look at the new automatic offside technology that is set to change the landscape of officiating football matches around the world.

The September 2022 Edition of NXT is all about the best personal wireless audio devices. Consumers today seek more convenience and higher-quality music from their gadgets. These are some of the themes we believe will affect the way we acquire information and enjoy the soundtracks of our everyday lives as technological innovation challenges the standards for how we use our audio devices. We look at the choice picks for every type of user.
 
In our regular news pages, NXT Queenie Lim had a fun day out at a cafe with the Canon M50 Mark II. In-Home Tech, we compiled some of the best air-conditioners that can help to keep your rooms cool and save on electricity bills while you’re at it. Over in Test, from page 77, we got to try the Huawei Mate Xs 2 - a phone with a powerful camera and flawless foldable form factor, before we got our hands on the Canon EOS R10, which is a sleek mirrorless camera with a hybrid ethos. Lastly, in the NXT Big Thing, we take a look at the latest F1 technologies available right now, as we anticipate the Singapore Night race coming soon.

The August 2022 Edition of NXT is all about a comparison between Android and iOS mobile devices. Android is now the world's most used smartphone platform and is used by many different phone manufacturers. iOS is only used on Apple devices, such as the iPhone. We break down the differences between them so you can see which type of operating system suits you more. While you can never go wrong with the iPhones or iPads, Android devices like Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and more have the capabilities that will create a better experience for their users.
 
In our regular news pages, NXT Angel Han Yun tried out the combination of an LG gram 17 and the +view monitor, focusing on her work, gaming and social media content. Our NXT Insider interviewed Lenovo SG General Manager Nigel Lee. In-Home Tech, we compiled some of the best Airfyers that can help to prepare healthier meals with a simple touch of a button. Over in Test, from page 78, we got to try out the Lenovo ThinkStation P620 for some high-level performance productivity, before we got our hands on the Canon EOS R7 which is great for wildlife photography. Lastly, in Big Thing, we look at the future of connectivity with 6G and how it could power devices in the near future.


The July 2022 Edition of NXT is all about upgrading your home entertainment setup – specifically your TV, soundbar, and projector. So, check out the best TVs, soundbars, and projectors, including new and improved displays and sound systems from the big guns such as LG, Samsung, and Sony. You’ll be spoiled for choice – you can bring cinema-quality movies into your home with the LG Z2 8K OLED TV, or go for something just as good with the PRISM+ Q86-QE PRO. Similarly, for the utmost sound quality, the LG S95QR soundbar is a top-level system that will please any discerning audiophile. And if projectors are your thing, Lumos, Canon, and Samsung have great options to complete your entertainment space.

In our regular news pages, NXT Angel Vanessa Ho went for a trip to Bintan and worked on the GIGABYTE AERO 16, a powerful laptop that optimises work and entertainment. In-Home Tech, we gather the top vacuum cleaners that will keep your homes clean and dust-free. And if you’re looking for a luxe camera, we’ve got the Leica M-A “Titan” in Luxury on page 56. Over in Test, from page 87, we got to try out the Sony WM1ZM2 Walkman for lovers of the classic device and the Mark Levinson No.5909 for some premium sound, before we had a go at the SteelSeries Stratus+ Wireless Controller which is great for mobile gamers. Lastly, in NXT Big Thing, we take a look at the future of Web3 as we go through a cryptocurrency crisis.

The June 2022 edition of NXT marks the lifting of travel restrictions in Singapore, and apart from renewing your passport, there’s a host of travel gadgets that you might want to acquire to enhance your first real vacation in two years, so check out this issue’s main feature that has everything form fast shooting cameras like Canon’s EOS R6 and Fujifilm XT-30 Mark II to the new DJI Mini 3 drone, a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker from Solgaard and a really neat heated Ororo jacket that you can plug into a power bank to keep warm! Speaking of the DJI Mini 3, it also appears in this issue's Gear section that kicks off with a new electric hyper-SUV from Lotus and Lenovo’s 7th generation Yoga computing devices. In our regular news pages, NXT Angel Han Yun went for a cruise with the Polaroid Go, the B&O Beoplay EX earbuds are our Icon of the month, and the return of our NXT Insider executive feature is about tech industry veteran Andrew Koh, who returns to Canon Singapore after 9 years overseas! In this issue's luxury section, we feature up-market luggage in the form of Louis Vuitton’s latest Horizon 55 and Rimowa Pepita case, which was designed in collaboration with Porsche. Finally, in our Test section, we try out LG’s superlight gram 17 notebook and companion gram view+ portable monitor before listening to the Sennheiser IE 600 IEMs, LG’s small Eclair soundbar and Devialet’s Dione soundbar. 

Welcome to the May 2022 edition of NXT Magazine! As we finally open up our society and economy to pre-COVID-19 normalcy, work is still a mix of staying home and heading back to the office, which is why NXT is featuring ‘Hybrid Theory 3.0’ with the latest in latest Intel Alder Lake business laptops, designed to provide a better performance, endurance and video capabilities too, thin & light notebooks, which is why we’re featuring the lightest family of notebooks on the market, LG’s just released 2022 gram family!

In this issue’s Gear section we check out the Brompton Electric PAB (Pedal Assisted Bicycle) and the Technogym Ride smart trainer, while Samsung has launched the impressive QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV, which you can pair with Devialet’s Dione soundbar. Our regular news has our NXT gamer angel Clarissa try the  Black Shark 4 Pro, while this issue’s Luxury section features timepieces Ressence, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin and URWERK.

In this month's Test section, we test-drive the electric BMW iX3 again, game on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and Dell’s 32 Curved Gaming Monitor, watch Korean cooking channels on YouTube with the LG StanbyME, and listen to 360 Audio with Sony’s SRS-N7 wireless neckband speakers. 

Welcome to NXT April 2022, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we cover the launch of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s much anticipated Gran Turismo 7 launch, which took place recently with an astounding vending machine filled with real supercars! In Gear, we take a look at Porsche’s Vision Gran Turismo Concept, which Porsche designed for GT7 and built one real example, then review the game in our Test pages. Also in this issue’s Gear section, we check out Lenovo’s range topping ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5, Apple’s delicious new iPad Air and Mac Studio and Huawei’s first desktop all-in-one PC, the MateStation X. For this issue’s main feature, we take a peek at Smart Home Gear, and some of the extraordinary products heading your way, from Sony’s latest Aibo Smart doggy to smart home hydroponics, light bulbs and even a smart toothbrush! In News, we check out the upcoming Black Shark 4 Pro gaming smartphone, Lenovo’s slim 16-inch Legion 5i Pro gaming notebook, while NXT Angel Clarissa takes Casio’s latest G-Shock G-Squad Red Outsports watches for a workout. For Luxury, there are a number of exclusive timepieces, including a collaboration between Koss Studio and the Batman movie, TAG Heuer’s homage to the Red Bull F1 team, and Chopard's gift to Cortina Watches for the boutique's 50th anniversary. Finally, in Test, we review LG’s blazing 240hz UltraGear 27GP750 gaming monitor, Astel & Kern’s Arco BE100 Bluetooth speaker and Jabra’s sporty Elite 4 Active earbuds.

The March 2022 edition of NXT takes a look at one of our favourite topics, Luxury Technology, with a host of premium tech gear to own, from a 64 Audio’s audiophile-grade IEM and Sony’s gold-plated digital music player to get the maximum personal enjoyment of your High-res audio, to LG’s state-of-the-art OLED TV and Bowers & Wilkins speakers for maximum AV immersion, or go for a bespoke drive in the Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid. In time you can also marvel at the mechanical intricacies of the MB&F x L’Epée 1839 Orb, which graces this issue’s cover or be dazzled by Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Horizon Light Up and the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 smartwatches. In this issue’s Gear, we take a peek at Ducati’s upcoming XDiavel Nera limited edition motorcycle, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 smartphone family and the new Garmin Epix endurance sports watch, while our Choice of the month is Samsung’s 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S8 ultra tablet. In this issue’s Test, we take the Polestar 2 EV for a quiet drive, photograph wildlife with the ultra-fast Canon EOS R3, and employ the Enabot Ebo Air as a tiny home security droid, while the NXT Guru takes a look at NFTs in gaming.  

Greetings! The editorial team at NXT wishes all our readers a very prosperous and safe Lunar New Year, and as we enjoy our socially restricted family banquets, we’ve some interesting reading for you in this issue to keep you entertained and informed during your festivities. First up is our Electric Vehicle main feature, with 15 upcoming or conceptual electric rides for you to drool over, from Sony’s Vision-S 02 SUV prototype to the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar, and also in this issue edition, we Test drive Audi’s utterly awesome RS e-Tron GT! Gear this month kicks off with the return of Huawei with the blinged-up P50 Pocket foldable phone, while LG launches a gaming notebook, PlayStation teases its new VR2 Sense controllers and Samsung mates a pico projector with a smart speaker with The Freestyle. NXT Angel Vanessa checks out the KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD to store all her content, while in Luxury there’s a new U-Boat Worx Super Sub, a pair of TWS earbuds from Porsche Design, Leica’s Q2 Reporter with Kevlar armour, and a custom Apple iPhone 13 Pro. Also in Test, we have an exclusive first review of the UB+ Eupho S1 Circle portable speaker, the new Apple iPad Mini, Jabra’s Elite 7 Active and the Alienware x17 R1.

Greetings and welcome to the January 2022 issue of NXT! We kick off the new year with our annual NXT Awards for best gadgets of 2021, as voted for by over 8,200 NXT readers! In Gear, we bring you a sweet EV sedan from Swedish/Chinese Polestar, Dell’s stylishly powerful XPS Desktop and Sennheiser’s audiophile HD 400 Pro, plus there’s a very limited edition Purnell timepiece based on the unique Ballon d’Or 2021 watch awarded to Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi, and you can get BTS-buttered up Instax mini 11 from Fujifilm! If time is of the essence, then take a peek at Luxury, kicking off with Takashi Murakami’s Hublot Classic Fusion Sapphire Rainbow and followed by the astounding MB&F x BVLGARI Legacy Machine FlyingT Allegra, while gamers who crave bling can get their hands on a limited-edition Gucci Xbox Series X. In this issue’s Test we take the BMW iX3 on a long-range drive, shoot cinematic videos using the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, before plugging in the portable PRISM+ Nomad Ultra 4K 16 to help the Master Chef search for Cortana in Halo Infinite. NXT Guru returns this issue with four Tech Gurus updating us on their perspective on trends in consumer tech, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and computer gaming for 2022!

This is your complementary KIOXIA booklet. Here you will learn everything about the brand and how they help you keep, read, and share large amounts of data quickly and easily in today’s complex digital world. KIOXIA meets new demands for high-performing, large-capacity storage and data processing. The company has driven the technological evolution of flash memory from its invention of NAND flash memory in 1987 through its introduction of the latest 3D flash memory, BiCS FLASH. They have also released the all-new KIOXIA EXCERIA PRO SSD Series that uses next-generation technology to take high-end computing and gaming into a new realm of possibilities – now PlayStation 5 users can expand their internal storage with ease (we outline the steps inside). We also test how the performance of the EXCERIA PRO SSD with the top games.

Welcome to the December 2021 edition of NXT. 2022 is just around the corner, and the new year should bring less restrictive social distancing measures, as we begin to live with COVID-19 as an endemic, but we don’t expect a return to pre-2020 levels of global mobility, and most of us will still work and play from home. With this in mind, we’ve decided it was time to check out the latest gear and game updates for console and PC gaming in this month’s Cover Story, while in Gear we check out DJI’s new Mavic 3, Fujifilm’s hybrid Instax Mini Evo and the gold and crystal FDX IEMs from FiiO, before exploring our regular news section which has Jabra’s Evolve2 75 hybrid wireless headset and Sony’s Alpha 7 IV full-frame camera, while NXT Angel Clarissa parties at home with the UB+ Eupho S2 Alphorn wireless speakers. In Test, we go for an EV ride in the 2021 Mini Electric, game on Huawei’s MateView GT gaming monitor before taking the Fitbit Charge 5 out for a run. Oh and don’t forget that the 2021 NXT Awards Reader’s Poll ends on the 15th of December, so get your votes in at www.nxtmag.tech and you could win one of ten $200 gifts from KIOXIA, including a 500GB Exceria Plus portable SSD!

Stay safe this holiday season by working, studying and entertaining yourself from the comfort and safety of your home, with some gift ideas from NXT’s 2021 Gadget Gift Guide. In the meantime, tech brands have been launching a host of October goodies to signal a move towards pre-2020 normalcy, with Apple unleashing the incredibly powerful M1 Max processor for the new MacBook Pro, Lenovo updating its bestselling ThinkPad P1 for better hybrid work, while FC Barcelona fans can now build the LEGO interpretation of the historic Camp Nou. We also feature new audio gear from 1More, JBL, Sony and Redmi, while Fujifilm has a new Instax Link Wide instant printer and NXT Angel Vanessa writes about live streaming the Jabra Elite 3 Lazada launch. In this issue’s Luxury section, we take a look at the new NAD C 700 BlueOS Streaming Amplifier then drool at the upcoming Ducati Multistrada V2, before we Test out the productivity features of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, wear the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier 2nd Generation, listen in with Jabra’s Elite 7 Pro and Sennheiser’s CX Plus True Wireless earbuds, before PC gaming on a PRISM+ X300 ultra-widescreen gaming monitor.

Greetings everyone! This October issue of NXT Singapore covers a hectic month in the consumer electronics world, as a host of brands unleash their products for the end-of-year holiday season, a sign that things are returning to normalcy. We kick off this issue with our main feature on Pro Smartphones and Tablets, as many brands, including Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus have updated their flagships with fast processors, bright HDR screens, and 5G-connectivity. Speaking of new flagship products, both Fujifilm and Canon updated their large sensor camera offerings, while Lenovo has also unveiled two new flagship Yoga Slim 7 notebooks and Jabra has released a new Elite family of TWS earbuds. In our regular news section, we check out Polaroid’s latest Now camera and FiiO’s affordable FD3 IEMS, while NXT Angel Averry Snow reviews the Hohem iSteady V2 smart stabilizer. In Luxury we Bond to Leica’s Q2 007 Limited Edition, go for a bicycle ride on Louis Vuitton’s luxurious Bike PM and then admire the latest timepieces from URWERK and Girard-Perregaux. This issue’s Test kicks off with a review of LG’s gram 17 ultraportable with the LG UltraFine 27” Ergo Concept Monitor, The Huawei MatePad Pro, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 TWS, and the UB+ Eupho S2 Alphorn BT speakers.

With the ebb and flow of Safe Management Measures due to the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, Remote Work and Home Based Learning will remain essential for at least another year, and if you have been contemplating upgrading your Work from Home or Remote Learning gear, in this September 2021 issue of NXT, we bring you the latest in notebooks and Chromebooks (which are making a revival), as well as new monitors, webcams, height-adjustable tables and mesh business chairs! In this issue’s Gear, we begin with a look at Samsung’s latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, then check out Louis Vuitton’s unique Horizon Light Up Speaker, Audi’s Skysphere concept, Sony’s vlogging Alpha ZV-E10 and Google’s upcoming Pixel 6. For Test, we have a World Exclusive, as the first tech publication to review the PRISM+ 86-inch Q86-QE PRO 4K smart TV! We also listen in to the Devialet Gemini and Nura NuraTure true wireless earbuds and take Vivo’s X60 Pro 5G on a cruise, while the NXT Angel goes into deep bass with Sennheiser's CX True Wireless earbuds. Finally, in our Luxury section, we discover TAG Heuer’s Super Mario Connected timepiece, Pioneer’s latest DJ console and the first turntable from Naim Audio.


Welcome to the August issue of NXT. With Singapore going into Phase 2 again (Heightened Alert), perhaps it’s time to update your personal wireless audio devices to enjoy your music as you stay home during National Day, so if you’re looking for a pair of new TWS earbuds or wireless headphones, we’ve found something for you in this issue's Cover Story. In Gear, check out the final V12 Lamborghini Aventador, as the raging bull is going hybrid electric, while Nikon launches the Z fc and Nintendo switches the Switch to an OLED screen. Meanwhile, Jabra adds AI to its PanaCast 50 meeting room camera system. For this issue’s NXT Insider. we interview Lenovo’s SMB Lead, Nick Lim, on how the big PC maker is helping Singapore’s SMBs with Lenovo’s latest products and services. Meanwhile, in Luxury, we have the outstandingly gorgeous  MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT lady’s watch, while Campfire Audio and Astell&Kern; collaborate for the stunning Solaris X IEMs. In Test, we review the Apple iPad Pro (2021), Fujifilm’s pocketable X-E4 mirrorless camera, HP’s creative-focused Envy 14 notebook, and the Arlo Essential Indoor Security camera, plus game reviews of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Scarlet Nexus.

What does it take to Livestream regularly? For NXT July 2021, we interviewed an Instagram influencer who hosts Live events on FaceBook, a university lecturer who’s a Zoom guru, a YouTuber who occasionally holds four hour AMAs, and an eSports shoutcaster who provides colour commentary for regional eSports tournaments, and got their thoughts about presenting and lecturing online.

This issue’s regular News section takes a look at the latest Gear that includes BMW iX, the German automaker’s first full EV compact SUV, Lenovo’s new IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook and Raurk’s latest premium music streamer, while our regular news section has a new IEMs from FiiO, smartwatches and smartphones from Garmin, realme, Suunto, POCO and Vivo, while in NXT Angel, our photo-snapping Clarissa takes the Fujifilm X-S10 around town. 

In Luxury we discover Corum’s stunning Golden Bridge timepiece, Bang & Olufsen’s leatherbound collaboration with Berluti, Buggati’s high-tech pool table with IXO, Smeg’s Supreme-branded mini-fridge, and Girard-Perregaux timepiece celebrating Aston Martin’s return to F1; while in Test, we review the slim LG 65-inch C1 OLED 4K TV, the B&O Beosound Level, the Polaroid Go camera, and the LG A9K-Ultra cordless vacuum cleaner. Finally, for Guru, with everyone working from home, recording artists have had to set up home studios, which is why the NXT Guru spoke to local musicians Alyssa Lie and Chester Tan about recording music from home.

Working from home has become the new normal, but it does make us become more sedentary. With the improved tracking technology incorporated into smartwatches, they’ve now become essential fitness aids, which is why in this issue of NXT we take a look at 38 smartwatches that you might like to wear, from entry-level devices to luxury models, that will help you track your health, log your workouts and answer calls. In this issue's News, we kick off Gear with Apple's latest iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac, then drool over two limited-edition McLaren cars that are now in Singapore. Meanwhile, Dell has released a new detachable business, while Sennheiser has a pair of audiophile-level wired earbuds and Polaroid unleashes a tiny instant camera. We also check out speakers from Sony and LG, and our NXT Angel Clarissa listens in with Sennheiser's IE 300 earphones. For a taste of Luxury, Rolls Royce has rolled out a bespoke Phantom, German watchmaker NOMOS Glashütte pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders), and Bang & Olufsen unleashes audio nirvana with the Beolab 28 wireless speaker. Tested in this issue are the Fujifilm Instax mini 40, the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021), Jabra Evolve2 30, Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Apple AirTag. Finally, for NXT Big Thing, we take a look at how space tourism has been revived, with nine space tourists launching into space by December!

Welcome to NXT May 2021! In this issue, we go gaming with the multi-talented Alyssa Lei, who graces our cover and the main feature, which is all about the latest and greatest PC gaming kit from surround-sound gaming headsets to gaming notebooks and chairs, so that you’ll have everything you need to get comfortable and enjoy your game. In this issue’s News, we feature Canon’s upcoming superfast EOS R3 mirrorless camera, Xiaomi’s entire Mi 11 family and LEGO Star Wars Dark Side helmets, following which NXT Angel Vanessa (who attended the STAR AWARDS in a slinky evening dress) tries out Canon’s EOS M50 Mk 2 mirrorless camera and the portable Selphy Square QX10 printer, while for Luxury we bring you our best picks from the 2021 Watches and Wonders virtual timepiece exhibition, including the stunning million-dollar Purnell Escape II Absolute Sapphire. For this month's Test, we take flight with the DJI FPV drone before gaming on Lenovo’s legendary Legion 5 Pro, editing our page layouts on Dell’s astounding Ultrasharp 32 HD PremierColor Monitor and fitting the fast Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 SSD to a gaming desktop. As this May issue is all about PC Gaming, we asked the NXT Guru for pointers on building our own liquid-cooled, RGB encrusted gaming machine. 

With the Singapore government announcing a slew of incentives to improve the adoption of electric vehicles as part of the objectives for SG Green 2030, the cost of owning, maintaining, and charging an EV in Singapore has now become more attractive to consumers, which is why we’re featuring upcoming EVs that you might see on Singapore’s roads in the not-too-distant future, from the trendy Fiat New 500, Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorbike, to Bentley’s possible 2025 ultra-luxury electric ride. We also update you with news about the McLaren Artura supercar, the Ducati SuperSport 950 and Aprilia's RX 125 scrambler, DJI’s speedy FPV drone, plus the absolutely fabulous 75th anniversary Vespa, while our NXT Angel tries out both the Jabra Elite 45h ANC headphones and the Elite 85t earbuds. while we work from home with Lenovo’s compact Thinkpad X1 Nano, which is connected to the Linksys Velop AX4200 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 router, then listen in with the Audioengine A1, before we head outside to take a brisk walk while wearing the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier and the Mi Watch Lite.

Greeting! With Disney+ debuting in Singapore, and Warner Brothers announcing that Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which restores the original director’s storyline and vision, will be available on HBO Go, home entertainment is going big, so it’s probably time to get brand spanking new 4K (or more), which is why for this issue’s main story, from page 60, we bring you up to date with all the latest TVs, soundbars, projectors and speakers so you can level up your home entertainment. In this issue’s Gear section, we catch up with two new mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm, including the 100MP medium-format GFX100S, Audi’s new e-Tron GT electric grand tourer, Lenovo’s AMD powered Legion gaming notebooks, the Mercedes-Benz EQA, the three-pointed star’s second electric SUV model, and Sony’s Alpha 1 50MP full-frame camera. NXT has also started a new section on Home Tech for more home-centric new gear, including air purifiers, handheld vacuum cleaners and all-in-one coffee machines, while for NXT Angel, Clarissa takes the Theragun Mini to her lecture. For Luxury, we have a two-faced timepiece from De Bethune and the latest Big Bang from Hublot, plus a bespoke electric motorcycle from American Electric Motorcycle brand Curtis, while over in Test, we tune with Sennheiser’s excellent IE 300 in-ear monitors, tryout Fujifilm’s new X-S10 mirrorless camera and Huawei’s affordable MateBook 14, before catching up on sleep with the Amazfit Zenbuds.

The February 2021 edition of NXT covers some of the big tech news announced at the virtual CES 2021 in our Gear and News section, and includes Samsung’s first surprise tech announcement of 2021, the new Galaxy S21 smartphone family. We also feature a cool new AIO PC from Lenovo and LG’s latest TV lineup, while in news we check out Sony’s latest wireless speakers, a Porsche Design Acer notebook and Bang & Olufsen’s blinged up 95th-anniversary collection. For our main feature on Luxury gear and tech we take a look at some of the most drool-worthy premium products you can get, including the MB&F MusicMachine3, a music box inspired by the Star Wars TIE Fighter, the F1-derived Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar, Harley Davidson’s Pan America adventure bike, the stealth-fighter inspired Bell & Ross BR1 Cyber Skull timepiece and the L’Epee Time Fast D8, a clock that looks like an antique toy car, while in Test we capture fast pictures with Canon’s EOS R6,  play Cyberpunk 2077 in 4K@144hz using the LG UltraGear 27GN950 27-inch 4K gaming monitor, and listen to our favourite tunes on the Huawei FreeBuds Pro and FreeLace Pro, before putting on a pair of Jabra Elite 85t earbuds to work on our fitness while wearing the Suunto 7 smartwatch, and spinning on the NEXGIM MG-03 smart exercise bike. Finally, for this month’s NXT Big Thing we take a look at the ARM processor revolution, and why you will see more notebooks and desktops switching over.

Welcome to 2021! As is our standard NXT practice for our January edition, we reveal the annual NXT Awards for 2020! Astonishingly, we had over 6,500 people voting on our online poll - with three entries winning prize hampers worth more than S$800 of TravelMall goodies and a timepiece from Electricianz. The results of the 2020 NXT Awards are also a bit surprising!
This January issue kicks off with Apple’s assault on Premium ANC Headphones with the AirPods Max, which back up their unique style with a host of audio features, then there’s Ducati’s updated Streetfighter V4S, Leica’s compact SL2S, a couple of TWS earbuds from 1More, Jay Chou’s favourite audio brand, plus a professional level A3 photo printer from Canon.
For this month’s NXT Angel, we find out why our NXT Angel likes the Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon, which has something to do with her favourite colour, while in our Luxury section, we have three tech collaborations from premium luxury car brands Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Porsche!
Oh yes, and don’t forget to check out the Test section, where we test Drive the Audi e-tron 55 quattro electric vehicle and then do a little street photography with the Fujifilm X-T4 while streaming anime on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro before using the Sennheiser HD 560S for music compilation. Finally, the Guru returns with ten tips on how to maintain your cybersecurity while working from home.

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NXT Magazine is the leading lifestyle consumer gadget title for the Singapore market and will focus on how increasingly affluent consumers are changing their lifestyles with a greater affinity for the very best in consumer electronics, luxury tech products and emerging trends such as wearables. 

Featuring entertaining articles for both male and female readers, NXT Magazine is about the user experience and understanding the technology behind the world's favourite gadgets.

The NXT Magazine reader desires the best and the latest in gadgets and gear, but doesn’t want to wade through reams of technical jargon to find out what’s best. 

The NXT readers is between the age of 16 and 50s, with approximately 50% and below female, affluent with a high disposable income. The core NXT readers are in their mid-20s to early-40s and discerning with his/her spending, conscious of brand identity and willing to spend more for premium build quality over processor performance, stylish design over complex technical features.

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