TRIED & TESTED FAUNA AUDIO GLASSES We just love the Fauna Audio Glasses! Admittedly, I didn’t expect to. Who needs audio glasses, I thought, only to be converted by their quality, ease of use, comfort level and stylish design. The benefits, I learnt, are open-air listening and situational awareness meaning you can be fully aware of bikes, babies, birds and bees as you bop along to your favourite tune. The sound quality is very good - different to the fullness of earbuds though - more of a feeling of music in the background and pleasantly so. The Fauna glasses connect to your device via Bluetooth and can connect to
your phone’s voice assistant too. Answering calls is a simple double-tap and call quality is similar to holding your phone to your ear. And they look good. With stylish designs and clear or tinted Carl Zeiss lenses that can be replaced by your own prescription lenses if needed. We tried the Fabula Crystal Brown which was comfortable and surprisingly light, weighing just 15g more than my regular sunglasses. https://wearfauna.com
SPOIL SOMEONE THIS CHRISTMAS By Tess De Klerk
LUMIE DESKLAMP Perhaps not the most fun of Christmas gifts but it makes our list because it’s a truly beneficial gift. Let’s face it, winter can be tough; the lack of consistent sunlight affects us and can lead to fatigue, lowered productivity and affect our moods. In comes Lumie, with 30 years of research and innovation in using light therapy to boost overall wellbeing. The company offers a variety of well-thought-out, quality products of which we tested the Lumie Desklamp for bright light therapy over a two-week period. With four tap-control light levels, a removable diffuser and adjustable neck, the lamp is sturdy, easy to use and effectively boosts mood, alertness and concentration. We have found the Lumie Desklamp to be a fantastic tool of resistance against the mid-afternoon slump. I, for one, will be using my Lumie throughout the year. Lumie also offers Wake-up Lights that simulate sunrise to gently rouse you from sleep. Give the gift of light www.lumie.com/collections#sad-lights
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