April 4th, 2025
Tech-U-Can Use (TUCU): Guest reviewer Jennifer Lee was headed to New York to receive a work-related award and for vacation so I gave her a Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 15W 10K for her trip. Here’s her experience with the MagSafe-compatible power bank.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 15W 10K in New York — keeping the iPhone juiced up to snap that money shot of the Statue of Liberty.
I brought this Belkin power bank with me on a recent trip to New York City, and honestly, it was a game changer.
The Belkin power bank in Central Park, New York.
Super easy to use — no cables, no setup.
Just snap it onto the back of your phone and you’re good to go.
The magnetic hold is strong and secure, so I never had to worry about it falling off while walking around or pulling it in and out of my bag.
What I really liked was how hassle-free it felt.
I could keep using my phone while it charged — taking photos, using maps, browsing, listening to music — and didn’t have to think about where to plug in.
It’s about the same weight as my iPhone Pro, so not too heavy to carry around all day. I just tossed it in my bag and brought it everywhere with me.
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March 18th, 2025
Rakuten Kobo launches subscription service in Singapore which gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo’s library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Prices below.
From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.
Digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore.
Avid readers and book lovers across Singapore – including more than 300,000 existing Kobo members – can now access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.
The service has three subscription plan offers:
● Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for SGD 12.99 per month.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: eBooks, eReader, Kobo, new arrivals, Rakuten, services, Singapore, subscription
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March 14th, 2025
Founded in 2017 as a startup and acquired by Signify in 2019, WiZ showcased its smart lighting products and capability in a rebranding campaign in Singapore. It is one of two main consumer smart lighting brands (together with Philips Hue) owned by Signify.
The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.
The showcase, held at Smart Living Gallery, highlighted how WiZ makes smart home automation effortless — allowing users to manage their lights anywhere, anytime via voice control or the intuitive WiZ app.
Where to Buy
WiZ smart lighting products are available on Shopee and Lazada for convenient online shopping.
Additionally, consumers can explore WiZ in person at Smart Living Gallery, DIYovation, A&S Lighting, Curtain Gallery and Best Denki outlets.
Attendees explored WiZ key lighting features, including SpaceSense, a Wi-Fi-sensing solution for smart lights; and Music Sync, which makes smart lights react to the rhythm of the music by using the smartphone’s microphone.
At the showcase, WiZ demonstrated how its smart lights integrate seamlessly with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, and Matter, ensuring compatibility with any smart home ecosystem for a truly connected experience.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: appliances, events, IoT, lighting, showcase, Signify, Singapore, smart, WiZ
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March 13th, 2025
PRISM+ has entered the laundry appliances market with the launch of its Monsoon Laundry Series and unveiling of premium Cyclone Laundry Series — both including washers, dryers and washer/dryer combos. Price and availability below.
The new Laundry Series from PRISM+ will feature Singapore’s first UV-light sanitation dryer.
Starting out with TVs and gaming monitors, PRISM+ has grown into a company offering home technology and appliances.
Following the launch of its refrigerator products one year ago, the local company has launched its first laundry products with its Monsoon lineup of front load washers, heat pump dryers with UV-light sanitation and washer/dryer combos.
Prices and availability of the PRISM+ Monsoon Laundry Series. Prices for the Space Grey colour are S$20 higher than the white version.
For those looking for premium features, PRISM+ will introduce the Cyclone Series in Q2 2025 — with AI-driven washing, auto detergent dosing, and an ultra-quiet Direct Drive motor.
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February 20th, 2025
The ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD (S$799) is a portable monitor with two 14-inch OLED screens to enable users to extend or mirror laptop content across two displays via a single USB-C connection.
ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD will be available in Singapore in mid-March 2025 for S$799.
Key highlights of the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD include the following.
- Dual 14″ OLED panels each have 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 resolution to create a workspace with an area equivalent to a 20″ monitor.
- 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Delta E <2 color accuracy, plus DisplayHDR True Black certification ensure exceptional visuals.
- Versatile ultraportable 1.07kg design features durable 360° hinge, tripod socket, integrated fold-out kickstand to prop device in landscape or portrait orientation.
- Flexible connectivity options include mini-HDMI and two USB Type-C ports, and DisplayWidget Center software enables automatic screen rotation.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: Asus, monitors, new arrivals, OLED, portable, Singapore, ZenScreen
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February 17th, 2025
The new collaboration between Kahoot! and Sanrio is now available in Singapore and offers engaging learning experiences to help children and lifelong learners develop future-ready skills.
Kahoot! x Sanrio, now available in Singapore.
Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform, is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the globally loved Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, Mr. Men Little Miss and many more.
This collaboration introduces a collection of educational learning games designed for children and families.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: education, games, Hello Kitty, Kahoot, partnership, Sanrio, Singapore
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December 2nd, 2024
Homegrown company myFirst unveiled its latest smartwatch Fone S4 (S$299)and camera with instant printer Insta 20 (S$139). Both available from January 2025, with pre-orders beginning on 27 December 2024.
myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.
The new Fone S4 comes with a slew of new features, includingmagiCode which lets parents use custom vibration patterns as a unique “morse code” system.
Intimate messages like a gentle buzz for “I miss you” offer a meaningful and fun way to stay connected throughout the day.
myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch — Features and specifications at a glance.
Fone S4 also has a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen – the largest in the myFirst smartwatch range – and an always-on display, ensuring the time and date remain visible without needing to wake the device manually.
There is also a gamification feature that transforms routines into rewarding adventures.
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Tags: cameras, instant, kids, local, myFirst, new arrivals, printers, smartwatches
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October 31st, 2024
Wire bonding is widely used in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry, and microelectronics. Shawn Lee at Keysight Technologies shares why testing wire bonds is not just about ensuring reliability and reducing production costs but also about guaranteeing compliance with industry standards.
Figure 1: Keysight’s Vectorless Test Enhanced Probe (VTEP)
The semiconductor and electronics manufacturing markets are continuing to expand.
A recent report by Fortune Business Insights predicted that the semiconductor market will grow to be worth over US$2,062.59 billion by 2032.
As demand continues to increase, the importance of testing wire bonds grows in parallel.
Wire bonding is widely used in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry, and microelectronics.
It enables interconnections between the die and other electronic components in an integrated circuit (IC), such as transistors and resistors.
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September 27th, 2024
Software testing is key when deploying and managing any Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Bla Sweeney at Keysight Technologies shares three important aspects to consider.
Embracing test automation for PLM software increases testing efficiency and frees teams up to focus on other important work, hitting release dates earlier and enhancing agility.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems support vital functions throughout successful high-tech manufacturing, software, and electronics companies.
Initially beneficial for engineering teams, PLM now benefits every department involved in a product’s lifecycle by providing the right information in a timely fashion and assisting in production, planning, control, and revenue strategies.
Just as the ripple effect of PLM’s benefits can be felt throughout an organisation, any deployment errors can have a widespread negative impact on business operations.
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September 21st, 2024
We have a critical problem in Singapore: critical illness (CI) coverage, or a lack of it, even in 2024. Many Singaporeans are vulnerable to financial strain from critical illnesses as they are underinsured. Why? * This is a sponsored post.
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The Life Insurance Association (LIA) of Singapore, which promotes financial literacy and sets industry standards, published a Protection Gap Study in 2023 and found these to be the reasons.
- The complexity and wide variety of CI policies make it confusing for consumers.
- Many people deprioritise CI insurance, thinking they won’t be affected.
- High premium costs.
- Standalone CI policies typically do not offer cash value upon surrender or maturity.
- It is difficult to assess what adequate coverage is due to the wide range of critical illnesses.
What people don’t realise about CI coverage
LIA found that the CI protection gap was 74% as of 2022. This number represents the average shortfall between the money needed for a critical illness event and an individual’s insurance coverage.
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Tech Focus: Breaking New Ground in Wire Bond Inspection with Capacitive Test Methods
October 31st, 2024Wire bonding is widely used in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry, and microelectronics. Shawn Lee at Keysight Technologies shares why testing wire bonds is not just about ensuring reliability and reducing production costs but also about guaranteeing compliance with industry standards.
Figure 1: Keysight’s Vectorless Test Enhanced Probe (VTEP)
The semiconductor and electronics manufacturing markets are continuing to expand.
A recent report by Fortune Business Insights predicted that the semiconductor market will grow to be worth over US$2,062.59 billion by 2032.
As demand continues to increase, the importance of testing wire bonds grows in parallel.
Wire bonding is widely used in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry, and microelectronics.
It enables interconnections between the die and other electronic components in an integrated circuit (IC), such as transistors and resistors.
Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: byline, commentary, interviews, Keysight, opinion, software, Tech Focus, technology, testing
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