Gadgets

Indochino Nanotech Storm Suit

You wouldn’t necessarily have to go far to take advantage of Indochino’s tech collection of suits: last month was the wettest here in more than 30 years. This Storm suit’s merino wool fabric has a nanotech coating to repel water. The protective treatment is also said to resist odours and help prevent wrinkling. Inside, there’s a touch-responsive smart pocket with a headphone clip and cable conduit to keep you wired for sound. Each nanotech Storm Suit is custom-made.

See Indochino.com, the suit costs about $629 (€467)

Titanium Utility Ring

This bespoke multi-tool jewellery wouldn’t be out of place on Batman character Bruce Wayne’s dresser – though actually the work of Bruce Boone, an American ring-maker. The ring is a five-piece, micro toolbox with a straight blade, a bottle opener, a saw, a serrated blade and, eh, a comb.The four other tools have the genuine possibility of usefulness. The ring’s industrial good looks are sharply sculpted and precision engineered, with each one made to size.

Titanium Utility Ring, $385 (€286) from Etsy.com

Scosche BoomBottle

The BoomBottle is designed to occupy the standard bottle cage on your bike. It’s a tough, waterproof, dust-proof speaker that can pair up by Bluetooth or by 3.5mm jack. There are a pair of 40mm drivers inside, with the sonics pushed out all ways and integrated easy-to-use controls, even a built-in mic if you are using a smartphone. The Lithium polymer battery is rechargeable and gives about 10 hours of playback.

Scosche BoomBottle, $149.99 (€111) from Scosche.com

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