7 amazing gadgets to make you more productive at work and make travel easier

Tote this stroller

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The truth is in the figures: This ultra-compact stroller weighs just 4.6kg and fits into a carry-on luggage when folded. It has essential features like a five-point safety belt, sun canopy and storage basket, and it takes a mere 10 seconds to collapse. Unfolding it is even easier, requiring just a three-second sleight of hand.

Goodbaby Pockit Stroller, $299, from Spring Maternity

Your personal drone camera

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Think of the Lily Camera as a souped up, aerial version of the Gopro, a wearable video camera. Strap on a wristband-sized tracking device before you throw the Lily Camera into the air – the drone will automatically follow you around to take photos and videos. Perfect for capturing candid moments at family outings, or those skateboard stunts that Junior’s practising.

Lily Camera, US$999, from www.lily.camera

Storm armour

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You’ll never have to fear strong winds again with this pocket umbrella. It is tested to withstand gales of up to 60kmh, and the asymmetrical design helps it to adapt to wind from varying directions.

Senz° Smart S Umbrella, $55, from Design Museum Shop

Grease-free ride

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Whether you’re looking for a lightweight ride for your daily commute or a weekend cruiser that stows away neatly in the storeroom, this trendy A-frame foldie has it all. Best of all, the greaseless Kevlar (the same material used in combat armour!) belt drive means you won’t ever have to worry about getting your clothes stained. Sweet.



Strida LT (available from October), $850, from Hello, Bicycle!

Secret hideaway

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This minimalist keyboard tray, fashioned out of gorgeous claro walnut wood (known for its rich colour and striking grain patterns), will earn you numerous envious glances from your colleagues. What’s more, you can tuck away business cards and essential stationery easily below the keyboard for a clutter-free workspace.

Grovemade Walnut Keyboard Tray, US$99, from www.grovemade.com

Jet set in style [crowd-funded]

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This collapsible carry-on comes with a pull-out tray for you to use your laptop while hanging around airport lounges, and a built-in 10,000mAh USB charger. Toting your luggage is a breeze with the ergonomic swivel handle, and you can even top up US$50 for the proximity sensor and location-tracker so that you won’t ever lose it.

Barracuda, from US$480, from www.barracuda.co

One pen to rule them all

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Touted as the world’s thinnest seven-function pen, this dainty instrument houses three colours for ball point, a 0.7mm mechanical pencil, an eraser, a stylus, and a tablet attachment slot. To switch between the writing tools, just release the catch and turn the pen such that the correct text (e.g. “black” or “0.7”) faces you.

Acme 7FP, $89, from Urban Define