Technology

As You Like It

Empower your world with devices to suit your fancy. BY JACK GUY

SONOS ROAM

The latest device from audio wizards Sonos, the Roam portable speaker weighs in at just under a pound and is built to accompany you on the move. The battery lasts 10 hours, and the device is dropresistant and waterproof to boot, all while offering the rich, powerful sound fans have come to expect from Sonos. Control the speaker with the accompanying app, and combine it with other Sonos products to build out your home audio system. $179.

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DODOW

Not getting enough sleep can lead to longterm health issues, and the stresses of modern life mean more people than ever struggle to get the right amount of shut-eye. Dodow aims to help you nod off, beaming a slow and steady pulse of light onto your ceiling so you can synchronize your breathing with it. Employing a technique known as cardiac coherence, used by fighter jet pilots to manage anxiety, Dodow says it will have you to sleep in no time. $59.99.

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FENDER MUSTANG MICRO

Those who play electric guitar know it’s more fun when they can really let go … while their families or roommates might not appreciate their passion. Fender came up with a solution in the shape of Mustang Micro, a tiny amp that connects to wired headphones. This means the budding Jimi Hendrix can play as loudly as they like without everyone around listening to their musical efforts. The Mustang Micro also supports Bluetooth streaming, so you can play along with audio from your mobile or computer, plus you can record your sessions using the USB-C output. $119.99

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA

This supremely powerful handset from Samsung packs up to 1 terabyte of internal storage and 16GB of RAM in a beautifully designed package. Available in seven colors, the S22 Ultra even manages to fit an S Pen stylus in an internal slot for increased productivity, while weighing just 8 ounces. This seriously high-end piece of kit features Samsung’s most advanced camera system ever, and a 6.8-inch OLED display makes it feel like a mini notepad in your hand. $1,199.99

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IHG® Business Edge: Celebrating Small Businesses

THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING EVENTS taking place in May, but National Small Business Week is exceptionally special to IHG® Business Edge because of our loyalty to small businesses and their travel needs. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. It was important for IHG Business Edge to be a resource for those hardworking businesses as they conduct meetings around the nation at one of our 4,200-plus Americas hotels and resorts. Now, more than ever, IHG Business Edge is encouraging and reminding our partners business travel is back, and Business Edge is ready to bring small businesses exclusive rates and benefits during their next trip.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, 86 percent of business travelers are excited to get back to travel as they believe business travel is essential for building and maintaining

relationships with customers and peers. These meetings can happen again — and they can happen safely. Studies show that, with proper procedures and methods in place, professional meetings and events are safe for attendees and guests. IHG® Hotels and Resorts enhanced the experience of meeting in person by redefining cleanliness. The IHG® Way of Clean initiative ensures face-to-face events meet expectations to keep everyone healthy.

Since its inception, IHG Business Edge has catered to small businesses, which represent a majority of the American workforce. In fact, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the United States each year. IHG Business Edge works to continue to reconnect small businesses to their devoted customers by offering a customized portal powered by compelling content, relevant reporting, and a discounted nightly rate.

National Small Business Week is more than just a week to say thank you to our 60,000 partners but to the countless small business owners around the country that led this recovery back to travel. We want to continue to be a tool for your growth and success.

Want to become a part of the IHG Business Edge community? It’s easy to sign up, just take two minutes to register at businessedge.ihg. com. Small Business, Big Thanks: If you enroll now, May 1–July 31, and complete a hotel stay before July 31, the account will receive 25,000 IHG Rewards points.