Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
Fitbit debuts Sense, its most advanced health smartwatch, as well as upgraded versions of Versa 3 and Inspire 2. Price and availability below.
From Left: Fitbit Sense, Inspire 2 and Versa 3.
Fitbit boasts that the Sense features the world’s first electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor for stress management, a new ECG App, advanced heart rate tracking technology, SpO2 and on-wrist skin temperature sensors.
The Versa 3 adds a GPS and a speaker, while the Inspire 2 sports an enhanced design and Active Zone Minutes (AZM)
More details below from the press release.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
The new Surface Headphones 2 (S$378) and Surface Earbuds (S$300) from Microsoft are now available for pre-order in Singapore, and will hit the shelves on 8 September, 2020.
The Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 (S$378) is available in Light Grey and Matt Black while the Surface Earbuds (S$300) is available in Glacier.
Launched as part of the new Surface line-up, the Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds will be available via the Microsoft Store and authorised commercial resellers from 8 September 2020.
Surface Commercial customers can also purchase the devices from commercial resellers AsiaPac, JK Technology and UIC.
More details below from the press release.
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Monday, August 24th, 2020
Xiaomi brings Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” (S$649) and Mi Portable Photo Printer (S$99) to Singapore.
The Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” (S$649) and Mi Portable Photo Printer (S$99) from Xiaomi are now available in Singapore.
The new Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” and Mi Portable Photo Printer are the latest additions to Xiaomi’s ecosystem of gadgets.
Both are available for purchase from today online at the official Xiaomi store on Lazada, and offline at Authorized Mi Stores in Singapore and through other official offline retailers.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:gaming, monitors, printers, Singapore, Xiaomi
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Friday, August 21st, 2020
The InfinityGlove contains ultra-sensitive microfibre sensors that can translate hand gestures into in-game commands, allowing users to play first-person shooters such as Battlefield V without the need for a traditional controller or a keyboard.
The InfinityGlove was developed by a team of NUS researchers led by Professor Lim Chwee Teck (left). With him are two members of the research team, Dr Yeo Joo Chuan (centre) and Dr Yu Longteng (right). Photo: National University of Singapore.
Simply flex your index finger to fire your weapon and rotate your wrist clockwise to move forward. Immersive controls have always been a pipedream in the world of gaming but is steadily becoming reality.
Editor’s Comments
This is an interesting and innovative project.
Currently each finger of the glove contains one microfibre sensor that can differentiate two states – straightened or curled – due to the difference in conductivity of the liquid metal within the fibre in the two states.
So the overall status of the glove should be readable as a five-digit binary.
Would be good to add one more to the wrist to include bending of the wrist.
And in the longer term, I can think of two ways of improving the resolution of the sensing.
One would be to implement multiple sensors per strand of microfibre.
Another would be to weave multiple microfibre strands to provide a matrix detection pattern for a snapshot of the state of each sensor.
That could probably come in useful as a grid sensor to monitor the distribution of stresses/deformation on a surface etc.
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Professor Lim Chwee Teck, has developed a smart glove – called ‘InfinityGlove’ – that allows users to mimic a variety of in-game controls using simple hand gestures.
While the concept of controlling a game using your hands is not new, the main problems have always been weight and flexibility.
The current generation of smart glove type controllers available on the market are usually bulky and rigid as they rely on conventional sensors which put the hard in hardware.
The InfinityGlove overcomes existing problems with weight and flexibility by weaving ultra-thin, highly sensitive microfibre sensors into the material of the glove.
These sensors are not only lightweight and accurate, but also fulfil the role of wires thus reducing the need for additional wiring.
Currently the prototype weighs about 40 grams, and is flexible and comfortable.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:gaming, healthtech, IoT, NUS, prototype, R&D, research, Singapore, Tech Focus, wearables
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Sunday, August 9th, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 features advanced health features and is now available for pre-orders, for collection from 17 August. Prices and models below.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3 in Mystic Black.
The Galaxy Watch3 helps manage your routines, enabling you to achieve fitness goals, and take ownership over your health.
With a slimmed-down version of the rotating bezel, Galaxy Watch3 aims to be the center of your wellness experience, sporting Samsung’s most expansive health suite yet.
With the Blood oxygen feature, you can measure and track oxygen saturation over time, for fitness and wellness purposes.
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Saturday, August 8th, 2020
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are two versatile tablets that combine the power of a PC, the flexibility of a tablet, and the connectivity of a smartphone. Prices and pre-ordering info below.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ promise seamless videoconferencing, fast downloads, and virtually lag-free streaming.
Samsung boasts that the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ offer PC-level productivity because of a powerful processor, as well as an improved keyboard experience (keyboard sold separately as Book Cover Keyboard).
The S Pen is also enhanced with similar capabilities as the
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ together with four other devices including the Note20, during Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
For entertainment, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ feature an immersive display with a 120 Hz refresh rate to power the cloud-based gaming or high-definition streaming that 5G enables — or do both at the same time with upgraded multi-tasking capabilities.
For users who want even more space to work, play, and create, Galaxy Tab S7+ offers a larger 12.4” Super AMOLED display.
Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. Click to enlarge.
To work across multiple devices, when there’s no Wi-Fi network, you can use Auto Hotspot to automatically tether other Galaxy devices to the 5G-enabled tablet.
With Nearby Share, you can effortlessly transmit files to nearby contacts.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ can extend a Samsung PC as a Second screen, either duplicating and extending the PC’s display.
Maximize productivity even further with tools such as Samsung Notes, S Pen, Book Cover Keyboard and Bluetooth mouse for the complete computing experience.
More details below on pre-ordering and purchasing the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in Singapore.
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Tags:Galaxy, launch, new arrivals, pre-orders, Samsung, Singapore, tablets
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Pre-orders / Registration of Interest for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 begins tomorrow at 10am (Singapore Time). Collection from 17 August. Prices and configurations below.
The five new devices which Samsung unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 a moment ago.
Samsung unveiled five gadgets during Galaxy Unpacked.
Singapore prices below (incl. GST). Note20 covers from S$38 – S$98.
- Galaxy Note20 (256GB)
- Note20: S$1,398
- Note20 5G: S$1,548
- Note20 Ultra 5G: S$1,898
- Galaxy Tab
- Tab S7 (11”, Wi-Fi/LTE): S$998–S$1298
- Tab S7+ (12.4”, Wi-Fi/5G): S$1,598/S$1,798
- Galaxy Watch3: S$648 – S$948
- Galaxy Buds Live: S$288
- Galaxy Z Fold2: S$TBA
More details below from Samsung on how to pre-order the Note20 in Singapore, as well as promotional bundles.
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Tags:Android, earbuds, Galaxy, Galaxy Tab, launch, Note20, Note20 Ultra, phablets, prices, Samsung, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, unpacked
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Saturday, July 25th, 2020
The slim and portable 14-inch Full-HD touch-enabled display weighs only 698g – extending screen real estate while adding touch interaction.
Lenovo’s latest mobile monitor, the ThinkVision M14t.
The M14t features 10-point touch functionality and 4096 pressure level active pen support – enabling users to freely design, animate, present and annotate.
Price and Availability
The Lenovo ThinkVision M14t will be available in Singapore in the later part of 2020. US price: US$249.
The pressure-sensitive pen enables more precise sketching and accurate navigation.
Mobile and remote workers can use the M14t in portrait and landscape formats with the included L-shaped dongle offering a simple cable solution, and two full-function USB Type-C ports for connectivity.
More details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Xiaomi today announced new additions to their IoT-connected smart hardware range. The global online launch also included the presentation of Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C.
The Mi Smart Band 5 is part of the slew of new smart IoT gadgets that Xiaomi launched globally.
The new smart products launched by Xiaomi include the following.
- Mi Smart Band 5
- Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2
- Mi Electric Scooter 1S
- Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
- its first-ever Mi TV Stick
- Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”
The local sales info and prices in Singapore of these smart devices will be announced when those products are available.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:earphones, IoT, launch, Mi, monitors, Redmi, scooters, Singapore, smartphones, TV, wearables, Xiaomi
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Thursday, July 9th, 2020
Canon has just launched two new full-frame mirrorless cameras in the EOS R lineup: the EOS R5 and EOS R6; as well as three RF-mount prime lens and its first super-telephoto L zoom lens. Price & Availability below.
Shoot high-resolution, professional-level still images and HDR PQ HEIF 10-bit video with the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6.
The EOS R5 and EOS R6 are aimed at advanced amateurs and professionals, and are designed to provide a high-quality, high-speed shooting experience.
The four RF-mounted lenses are:
- RF85mm f/2 IS STM
- RF600mm f/11 STM
- RF800mm f/11 IS STM
- RF100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
The three RF-mount prime lenses are fixed focal length lenses which will appeal to advanced amateurs, especially those focusing on wildlife or portrait photography.
The super-telephoto L zoom lens allows users to shoot even further with its focal length of 500mm.
Price & Availability below.
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