BURO Gadget Guide: 4 Must-know tech releases from July 2024

July has been nothing short of an eventful month with both Wimbledon and the Olympics occurring just weeks apart. Similarly, the tech world has also seen a slew of new launches that have us just as jazzed. Here, we have the latest edition of the BURO Gadget Guide to get you acquainted with the most notable tech releases from July 2024! From the Dyson Supersonic Nural to the Sony ZV-E10 II, these are the four need-to-know gadget drops on our radar. 

SONY ZV-E10 II

The Sony ZV-E10 II arrives as your new best friend for content creation and vlogging. An upgrade from the original Sony ZV-E10, this new iteration comes with a slew of refreshed functions as well as brand new capabilities. A mainstay in Sony’s ZV content creation series, this new camera prioritises versatility, and portability. The camera is perfect for creators at any level. This means it’ll fit right into your gadget setup whether you’re looking to document your travels for memories’ sake or want to take your social media footage to the next level. 

While the new ZV E-10 II still retains fan favourite features such as Creative Looks, Background Defocus, and more, its new abilities promise a new user experience for creators. First off, its hardware has been given a facelift with an upgraded 26 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and the powerful Bionz XR image processing engine. Both these features ensure crisp and sharp images at every shoot regardless of the lighting conditions. Since it is also an APS-C interchangeable lens camera, you also have the freedom to use over 70 Sony E-mount lenses with it, further upping its versatility. 

For those who prefer videos with a portrait orientation for social media, the camera also comes with a new vertical format user interface. With this, the camera automatically rotates from horizontal orientation to ease your content creation process. As for video quality, the camera can capture 4K up to 60p and up to 120p in clear XAVC-S Full HD quality. With this, you’re guaranteed vibrant video quality and motion sequences. 

Also introduced with the ZV-E10 II are the Cinematic Vlog Setting and new Creative Look options. These features will take your content to the next level without any editing needed. The former automatically tunes the aspect ratio and frame rate to fit your settings for optimum footage. Within this function, users can also make use of five “Looks” and four “Moods” to personalise their videos. Meanwhile, there are ten Creative Look options for users to sift through, which are also further customisable to fit the chosen video’s overall appearance. 

Price: From RM4,999

Availability: Purchase here or at any authorised retailer.

For more information on the Sony ZV-E10 II, click here. 

DYSON SUPERSONIC NURAL

Say hello to Dyson’s most intelligent hair dryer yet. Equipped with a network of groundbreaking sensors, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is here for not only your hair, but also your scalp. Available in two colours, it comes with three new key features, all of which work to make your hair drying and styling processes easier as well as safer. On top of that, it also has a motor that is six times faster than previous models to ensure speedy hair drying.

First, Scalp Protect mode functions as a guard against heat damage. With this technology, the sensors detect as the hair dryer nears your hair and scalp, subsequently reducing the heat to protect from any damage. To be more specific, the temperature is reduced to and maintained at 55°C, also known as the optimal temperature for scalp comfort and drying speed. To help you identify the heat setting you’re on, the capsule on the hair dryer will illuminate either yellow, orange, or red for low, medium, or high heat respectively. 

Another new feature that arrives with the Dyson Supersonic Nural is Attachment Learning. This function remembers your styling preferences to streamline your process. It retains your last-used heat and airflow settings to make your next styling experience more seamless. Finally, the Supersonic Nural also comes with a Pause Detect function that aims to make your hair routine easier. With an Accelerometer, the hair dryer can detect when it has been put down and deactivates the heater. As such, the airflow drops and so does the noise level. 

To help you make the most out of your Dyson Supersonic Nural experience, the hair dryer comes with a range of new attachments that work with all hair types. The Gentle Hair attachment evenly distributes airflow for gentle and quick hair styling, whereas the Styling Concentrator acts as a tool for precision. Next, the Smoothing Nozzle helps reduce frizz while the Diffuser allows for a softer airflow to boost curls and wives. The last of the new attachments is the Flyaway Smoother, an innovative two-in-one tool that tames flyaways using the Coanda effect.

Price: RM2,399 

Availability: Purchase at Dyson demo stores or online.

Learn more about the Dyson Supersonic Nural here. 

SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS3 PRO

The generation of artificial intelligence has officially entered the world of audio with the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro. With Galaxy AI and impressive new technology, your sound experience is about to get a lot more personalised with these earbuds. Featuring the first-ever planar tweeter and dual amps, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro boasts intricate audio quality with minimal distortion. Every note is crystal clear and immersive thanks to its adaptive noise control as well as an enhanced two-way speaker. 

Its sleek new design also contributes to your listening experience. The angled heads promote optimum comfort while also streamlining the audio into your ears. Its accent Blade Lights are also functional as they allow you to control your earbuds with simple gestures. For one, you can swipe along the stem to increase or decrease volume. You can also pinch to pause or play your audio, whereas a pinch-and-hold can change noise control modes or launch a selected app. 

Galaxy AI comes into play in a number of ways with these earbuds. First, Galaxy AI-assisted Adaptive EQ or Adaptive Noise Cancelling promotes a more personal and immersive listening experience. The AI-boosted algorithm also analyses the sound from the inner and outer mics based on your individual ear shape as well as wearing habits. Galaxy AI then interprets the information to adjust the sound to cater to you. Not only that, it can identify your surroundings to engage different ANC and Ambient modes so your music or podcasts aren’t interrupted. 

Your Galaxy Buds3 Pro can also act as a bridge between different languages. With Galaxy AI, the earbuds can help you converse in different languages, connecting to your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to provide real-time translations. You’ll not only be able to read the translation on your phone screen, but also listen to your conversation interpreted simultaneously through your earbuds. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro comes in a sleek new case with USB-C connectability and wireless charging capabilities.

Price: RM999

Availability: Purchase from Samsung Experience Stores, authorised retailers, or online.

Click here to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

CANON EOS R5 MARK II

Yet another camera to add to your wishlist, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the maker’s new full-frame mirrorless camera that outshines the EOS R5. Made for videographers, content creators, and hybrid shooters, this camera is the new mark of excellence for capturing memories and mobilising creativity. It features a brand new high-performance 45-megapixel back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor for the sharpest of images. In addition to that, an all-new Accelerated Capture System allows for high-speed processing of large amounts of data. These two functions serve as the backbone for the slew of features that come with the camera. 

A hallmark of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is its Dual Pixel Intelligent Autofocus (AF) system, which improves subject tracking and detection during shoots. A Register People Priority function also comes in handy for shoots with crowds as it allows a pre-registered person to be determined for subject detection and tracking. During sporting events, users can also engage Action Priority AF mode, which will automatically switch the focal point onto subjects that are shooting, passing, or heading. Most impressively, Eye Control AF will allow users to determine their AF frame just by looking at their subject through the viewfinder. Other functions, such as Neural Network Noise Reduction and In-camera Upscaling, also work to maintain high image quality in any shooting conditions.

This camera will also prove itself to be a powerhouse for videographers with its internal 8K DCI 60p RAW and 4K 120p video recording capabilities. Better yet, it also provides industry-standard recording modes and options to streamline your filmmaking and editing workflow. Along with the soon-to-come EOS R1, the EOS R5 Mark II is the first EOS system camera to shoot in 10-bit Canon Log 2 colour space. This allows for more vivid colour reproduction, creating striking visuals to meet any vision. Also, the camera also comes with Picture Style colour profiles and a Custom Pictures function. The latter allows LUTs to be applied in-camera while shooting. 

Price: RM24,199 

Availability: Purchase online or at authorised retailers. 

Visit the official Canon website for more details about the EOS R5 Mark II.

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