Archive for August, 2023

Atrix Dynamics Expands IT Retailing Business in Singapore and Online

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

Atrix is offering two-hour deliveries, a collaboration with Lazada online, retail expansion plans to have 24 stores island-wide by mid-2024, and a slew of new customer support services.

 

Launch event for Atrix Dynamics at Suntec City in Singapore.

Launch event for Atrix Dynamics at Suntec City in Singapore.

Atrix Dynamics, a PC/laptop seller founded in 2016, is expanding its IT retailing business in Singapore in both the online and offline spaces – and offering both online/offline shopping and after sales support seamless for its customers.

Firstly, it aims to expand its current 19 physical stores to 24 by next year (2024).

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IFA 2023 Preview: Five Singapore Exhibitors Head to Berlin

Thursday, August 24th, 2023

The Singapore-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) gathered the five Singapore companies who will be flying the Singapore flag at IFA 2023 to give sneak previews of the main products that they are showcasing at the annual consumer electronics and home appliances fair.

Singapore products being showcased in IFA 2023 (clockwise from top left): myFirst Fone S3 smartphone for kids, OxyTap 5 oxygen infuser, igloohome Smart Padlock 2, UB+ dB1 Doublebass Bluetooth Speaker, Red Monster Power Air Mini portable charger.

Singapore products being showcased in IFA 2023 (clockwise from top left): myFirst Fone S3 smartphone for kids, OxyTap 5 oxygen infuser, igloohome Smart Padlock 2, UB+ dB1 Doublebass Bluetooth Speaker, Red Monster Power Air Mini portable charger.

IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin – international radio exhibition Berlin) is a global consumer electronics and home appliances show held annually in Berlin in September.

The exhibitors from Singapore heading out to IFA 2023, together with members of the media.

The exhibitors from Singapore heading out to IFA 2023, together with members of the media.

IFA this year will be from 1-5 September and will include the following five home-grown tech brands from Singapore.

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Event: Dell Technologies Forum in Singapore

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

The annual Dell Technologies Forum was held in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands – targeted at technology enthusiasts and business leaders looking to drive innovation and growth.

Dell’s flagship conference in Singapore covered emerging trends, cutting-edge technology and featured speakers from government and the industries. Here’s Grainger Wallis delivering the keynote.

Dell’s flagship conference in Singapore covered emerging trends, cutting-edge technology and featured speakers from government and the industries. Here’s Grainger Wallis delivering the keynote.

Andy Sim (Vice President and Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies) delivered the welcome speech while Pang Yee Beng (SVP, South Asia and MD, Malaysia, Dell Technologies) presented Dell’s thought leadership study on the Innovation Index.

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Review: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K

Monday, August 21st, 2023

tech4travel: I asked an Apple fan what is the latest Apple accessory he’s using and he showed me this nifty gadget that he carries around, especially when he travels – the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wirelesss Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) retails in Singapore for S$159 from Challenger stores, challenger.sg, iStudio stores, as well as Belkin official stores on Lazada and Shopee Mall.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wirelesss Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) retails in Singapore for S$159 from Challenger stores, challenger.sg, iStudio stores, as well as Belkin official stores on Lazada and Shopee Mall.

For Dylan, the key highlights for the wireless charger cum power bank are as below.

Swift Charging Capability: If you value rapid charging, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro is a standout performer. It effortlessly charges Apple iPhones, providing up to 30% battery capacity in under 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time using your device.

Another compact multi-tasking accessory for Apple users from Belkin. This nifty travel companion wirelessly charges your Apple Watch at 7.5W while simultaneously charging your iPhone for up to 20W fast charging.

Another compact multi-tasking accessory for Apple users from Belkin. This nifty travel companion wirelessly charges your Apple Watch at 7.5W while simultaneously charging your iPhone for up to 20W fast charging.

Efficient Self-Recharge: The power bank itself swiftly replenishes its energy levels, going from one button to four buttons fully charged in approximately 2 hours. This convenient feature keeps you ready for any adventures that lie ahead.

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IFA 2023: LG ThinQ UP 2.0 Enhances Experiences for Home Appliances

Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Showcasing built-in upgradability and new subscription services at IFA 2023, LG’s smart home innovation promises an expanded customer experience.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 can experience the seamless convenience of LG’s advanced ThinQ 2.0 appliances from 1 to 5 September 2023.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 can experience the seamless convenience of LG’s advanced ThinQ 2.0 appliances from 1 to 5 September 2023.

At IFA 2023, LG Electronics is set to unveil ThinQ UP 2.0, a smart home innovation that transforms home appliances into ultra-convenient and ultra-connected lifestyle solutions.

ThinQ UP 2.0 highlights the expansion of LG’s successful home appliance business into non-hardware areas, including subscription services, and confirms the company’s leadership in promoting the ‘servitization’ of home appliances.

Aligned with its new Smart Home Solution strategy and ‘Zero Labor Home Makes Quality Time’ customer experience vision, LG will introduce a wide range of services designed to fulfill customers’ needs and deliver greater freedom and ease in the home.

Products with ThinQ UP 2.0 capabilities are currently available in Korean region only.

More details below from the press release.

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IFA 2023: One-Stop Laundry Solution with 2nd-Gen LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer

Saturday, August 19th, 2023

LG’s user-friendly new model at IFA 2023 promises a complete, hassle-free laundry experience.

LG will be showcasing its latest home appliances, including the new second-generation LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at its exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, from 1 to 5 September 2023.

LG will be showcasing its latest home appliances, including the new second-generation LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at its exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, from 1 to 5 September 2023.

LG Electronics is introducing the latest addition to its second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup – the new Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at IFA 2023.

Leveraging on LG’s advanced heat pump technology, the new, space-efficient appliance promises an effective washing and drying performance, gentle clothing care and an unparalleled one-stop laundry experience.

The stylish 27-inch Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump features LG SIGNATURE’s seamless, elegant design, and boasts ample room for getting clothes clean and dry with a 25kg washing capacity, and 13kg for drying.

More details below from the press release.

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IFA 2023: LG Unveils New Built-In Kitchen Package

Friday, August 18th, 2023

Targeting the European market, LG’s will showcase at IFA 2023 its Built-in Kitchen Package which combines energy-efficiency, functionality and seamless design.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 from 1 to 5 September 2023 can see a range of different products from the new built-in kitchen package, all flawlessly integrated into two, seamless concept kitchens in the LG Cooking Studio exhibit.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 from 1 to 5 September 2023 can see a range of different products from the new built-in kitchen package, all flawlessly integrated into two, seamless concept kitchens in the LG Cooking Studio exhibit.

LG Electronics is set to unveil its housing solution, LG Smart Cottage, at IFA 2023.

The Smart Cottage is a compact, prefabricated home incorporating LG’s cutting-edge heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy solutions, as well as its newest smart home appliances and services.

Blending premium appliances and convenient services with a space constructed using the latest in modular housing technologies and techniques, LG Smart Cottage introduces a new paradigm in residential living.

More details below from the press release.

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IFA 2023: LG Smart Cottage Fosters Sustainability Lifestyle

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Offering energy efficiency, comfort and convenience, LG will showcase at IFA 2023 its housing solution which merges space with smart home appliances and services.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 from 1 to 5 September 2023 can explore LG Smart Cottage and a host of other innovations for a better life.

Visitors to LG’s booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 from 1 to 5 September 2023 can explore LG Smart Cottage and a host of other innovations for a better life.

LG Electronics is set to unveil its housing solution, LG Smart Cottage, at IFA 2023.

The Smart Cottage is a compact, prefabricated home incorporating LG’s cutting-edge heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy solutions, as well as its newest smart home appliances and services.

Blending premium appliances and convenient services with a space constructed using the latest in modular housing technologies and techniques, LG Smart Cottage introduces a new paradigm in residential living.

More details below from the press release.

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IFA 2023: LG Empowers Accessibility with Universal UP Kit

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

LG’s Universal UP Kit showcases inclusive designs at IFA 2023, prioritising accessibility and the environment with usability innovations.

From 1 to 5 September 2023, attendees at LG’s IFA 2023 booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) will be able to see Universal UP Kit solutions applied to a variety of the company’s home appliances in the ThinQ™ Home Zone.

From 1 to 5 September 2023, attendees at LG’s IFA 2023 booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) will be able to see Universal UP Kit solutions applied to a variety of the company’s home appliances in the ThinQ™ Home Zone.

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new ‘Universal UP Kit’ at IFA 2023.

A collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design and made from recycled materials, the LG Universal UP Kit has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges, exemplifying LG’s vision of a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Customers can seamlessly integrate Universal UP Kit products into their existing LG home appliances so that the whole item does not need to be replaced, elevating user experience without the need to upgrade to the latest models.

More details below from the press release.

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Tech Focus: Energising the Electric Vehicle (EV) Era

Friday, August 11th, 2023

The countdown for automotive players to meet greener energy deadlines is powering towards the end of the decade, when they come into play. In this thought leadership opinion piece, Thomas Goetzl from Keysight Technologies looks at the road ahead in terms of what smart energy must encompass to support the EV future.

Energising the road to the EV Era.

Energising the road to the EV Era.

Accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and meeting the mandates require significant and sustainable changes.

One area that needs more attention is how to energise the transition to an electric-powered future.

With the demand for electricity expected to grow nearly 20% by 2050 due to EVs and other clean tech initiatives, grids are under immense pressure.

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