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Lens

Lens is an AR smartwatch for immersive outdoor adventures, blending spontaneity with simplicity. While existing AR devices like smart glasses and smartphones feel intrusive or disrupt exploration, Lens offers a seamless alternative. Worn like a watch, Lens’ AR features are available when needed, unobtrusive and always ready. Designed to be held like a traditional monocular, it unveils a new world with augmented content: identify creatures, explore new trails, or uncover constellations. Lens seamlessly merges the nostalgia of optical discovery with the thrill of modern exploration.

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Electronic Gems AI Clip

Electronic Gems AI Clip is an open wearable stereo earphone that combines jewelry craftsmanship with acoustic and artificial intelligence technology. The clip-on earpiece uses a copper acoustic chamber plated with 18K white gold and set with gemstones such as meteorite, zircon, tiger's eye, opal and obsidian. A 13mm dynamic driver and air conduction technology deliver sound without closing the ear canal. Integrated voice assistants support real-time translation, conversation and meeting transcription. A touch panel and a dedicated app control playback and sound tuning.

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Groove

Groove is a record player that combines vinyl playback with digital technology. The body is machined from a solid block of anodized aluminum and fitted with polished stainless steel components. A short-range projector shows a menu, lyrics, album art and track details on a nearby wall. When a record is placed on the platter, it is detected automatically and the tonearm is deployed from its resting position. Music recognition identifies the song during the first seconds of playback. A retractable dial withdraws when the player is not in use, keeping the form minimal.

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Serpentinata Benjamin

Serpentinata Benjamin is a ballpoint pen produced with 3D printing. All parts except the refill are 3D printed. The pen is transparent when new and gradually turns yellow with use, especially when exposed to sunlight. Yellowing of plastic under ultraviolet light is usually seen as a defect in industrial products, and Serpentinata Benjamin treats the change as a positive quality. Each pen develops its own color over time, in the way that musical instruments, leather goods and wooden furniture age with their owners. The pen measures 9.5 by 9.5 by 105 millimeters including the cap.

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Longer

Longer ePrint is a desktop UV printer designed for individual creators and small studios. The printer uses a dual printhead engine with 12 ink channels, where five channels handle CMYK with varnish and seven channels are configurable. Printing is possible on more than 300 materials, including wood, metal, acrylic, plastic, films and fabrics. Three-dimensional embossing up to 60 mm high adds tactile detail. An automatic cleaning system maintains the printheads, so manual disassembly is not needed. Compact dimensions of 650 by 445 by 330 mm suit small workspaces.

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Oraimo

Oraimo is a portable power station designed to charge several devices away from fixed power outlets. The power station has an 80,000mAh capacity and a 230W output for laptops, tablets and similar equipment. Integrated 100W AC charging removes the need for a separate adapter and refills the battery from 0 to 80 percent in about two hours. Up to six devices can be charged at the same time, and power is allocated automatically. A 2 inch IPS display shows status. The unibody aluminum alloy shell resists wear and corrosion.

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