In this issue

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!

BTS INSTAX

The latest edition to the popular mini 11 instant camera family has been ‘buttered’

1 min

VERSATILE HEADPHONES

These open-back studio headphones provide a natural and accurate listening experience

1 min

MOZA MINI MX2

The MOZA Mini MX2 is the world’s first auto-sense smartphone gimbal.

1 min

CASIO KANOA IGARASHI

The new GBX-100KI is the second signature model endorsed by pro-surfer Kanoa Igarashi.

1 min

SHURE AONIC FREE

The AONIC FREE earphones introduce a new hook-free, pocketable design and unite it with quality studio sound.

1 min

Canon Powershot Pick

Canon’s newly launched AI-powered 11.7-megapixel camera uses a unique algorithm that will automatically search for faces of people nearby while adjusting composition based on facial information with its pan, tilt, and zoom mechanism.

1 min

OPPO A95

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 platform, OPPO A95 delivers a smooth and efficient user experience.

1 min

Beyerdynamic Gaming Headsets

The beyerdynamic MMX 100 is an analog gaming headset with unparalleled sound, perfect for gamers who prefer to play on the console and connect the headset directly to the controller.

1 min

CANON PIXMA E4570

The PIXMA Ink E4570 offers a suite of productivity features, combined with high print yields and low-cost printing, whilst boosting productivity for students, home offices, and small offices.

1 min

MV2 GOLF BAG

The MV2 is a lightweight microsuede golf bag that incorporates a solar panel and portable charger for smartphones and also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker that connects to an iPhone or Android device.

1 min

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

The new Galaxy M52 5G is the first 5G-capable device in Samsung’s Galaxy M series.

2 mins

MyFirst Fone R1S

The R1s features 4G LTE connectivity for young children to chat, video, and voice call their families and peers under the supervision of their parents.

1 min

Zowie XL2746K Gaming Monitor

Equipped with the latest customisable features that are present in the XL-K series of monitors, this new 27-inch 240Hz display will provide gamers with a wider range of options to suit their gaming preferences.

1 min

NANOLEAF LINES

Nanoleaf Lines reinvents the idea of modular mood lighting with their ultra-lightweight light bars to create sleek linear layouts, grand geometric shapes, and ceiling setups.

1 min

LG PuriCare Air Purifier Pet Mode

The LG PuriCare Air Purifier Pet Mode offers pet owners relief from poor indoor air conditions that can be caused by pet fur, humidity, air pollution, and inadequate ventilation.

2 mins

Sharp Front Load Washing Machines

SHARP’s new series of front-load washers are powered by the J-Tech inverter technology for increased energy efficiency and better savings.

1 min

Nothing Black Ear (1) Wireless Earbuds

The Nothing ear (1) earbuds, now available in a black colourway, supply up to 34 hours of listening and deliver top-notch sound quality via an 11.6mm driver created in partnership with Teenage Engineering.

1 min

Asus Rog Phone 5S Series

The ROG Phone 5s series features the latest flagship Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, advanced 5G capabilities, and premium Snapdragon Elite Gaming functions.

1 min

LUCKY 13

Apple’s iPhone 13 series adds better battery life and slick new cameras

3 mins

PORTABLE PRODUCTIVITY

Clarissa takes the portable PRISM+ Nomad Ultra 4k 16 Monitor to work

2 mins

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NXT Magazine Description:

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.