Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
The electric vehicle (EV) battery is one of the critical automotive technologies that have successfully scaled to support the e-mobility boom. Hwee Yng Yeo at Keysight Technologies shares key design considerations for EV battery design in Part 1 of this two-part commentary.
The average EV battery pack costs US$153 / kWh in 2022 – a 90% price drop over a 15-year period. Looking forward, the automotive industry expects demand for Lithium-ion cells to grow by some 33% annually to 4,700 GWh by the end of this decade.
More affordable EV batteries will help bring about price parity between an EV and internal combustion engine car sooner rather than later.
However, keeping a check on battery costs is a constant challenge because of rising raw materials, supply chain, and energy costs, with cell manufacturing being an energy-intensive process.
Technological innovations play a big role in contributing to the inverse relationship between plummeting prices and soaring demand for EV batteries.
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Tags:battery, byline, commentary, EV, interviews, Keysight, opinion, Tech Focus, technology
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Friday, February 16th, 2024
Epson today launched the WorkForce ES-C380W and ES-C320W A4 document scanners. Both are available for sale in Singapore.
The new Epson WorkForece ES-C380W (left) and ES-C320W A4 document scanners.
The Epson Workforce ES-C380W and ES-C320W targets hybrid workers from compact home offices to bustling corporate spaces, and are designed to empower productivity, enhance collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse work settings.
The ES-C380W and ES-C320W are the successors of the DS-360W.
Compared to its predecessor, these new models are able to scan more types of media and feature duplex scanning at speeds up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Business IT, Epson, new arrivals, scanners, Singapore
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Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Here are some handpicked Belkin accessories from the 2.2 online sales to kick-start the year with.
Of note are the surge protection strips and outlets to protect your high value electronic gadgets.
The Belkin official online stores on Lazada and Shopee are running up to 67% off on more selected products during the 2.2 promo period (2 – 4 February).
Below are 2.2 discounts for selected Belkin’s chargers and accessories.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, docks, hubs, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore, surge protection
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Monday, January 29th, 2024
There is a promotion that Belkin is running with some of its retail partners for the Marvel/Disney-themed accessories which the company has launched as part of its 41st anniversary celebrations.
Amongst the five themes available, my favourite theme is the Marvel-themed designs.
From 29 January to 18 February 2024, purchase S$100 & above of Belkin Marvel (or Belkin Disney Collection) products to redeem a free Disney (or Marvel) limited edition gift box.
Redeem the limited edition gift box at retail partners’ selected stores, while stocks last.
More details below on the Belkin accessories (and their prices) available in these Marvel/Disney-themed designs.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, Disney, Marvel, promotions
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Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Belkin celebrates its 41st anniversary with a new lineup of Disney and Marvel-themed accessories.
This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.
The Disney-themed range of accessories aim to evoke nostalgia, style, and innovation and will be available in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region from Greater China, Korea and Japan, ASEAN and across to India.
This collection spans Belkin’s range of accessories encompassing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Cases, the 5K Magnetic Battery Pack for the iPhone, the powerful 65W Dual USB-C Charger, two-metre-long super durable braided silicone cables and an array of children headsets.
As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the new line-up of products feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories and characters, designed along five themes.
- Disney100 Prism
- Disney100 Music
- Lotso from Toy Story
- Frozen
- Marvel
More details about each theme below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, Disney, Frozen, Marvel, Toy Story
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Friday, December 1st, 2023
Leica has unveiled the Gold Limited Edition of the ZM 1 luxury watch. There will only be 50 pieces globally with a price tag of S$41,000.
Purchase of the Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition in Singapore will be via private, one-on-one appointments at Leica Store Raffles Hotel Arcade.
The Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition includes two precious metals – gold and titanium.
The dual-metal case for the luxury timepiece uses 18k gold 4N and high-strength Grade 5 Titanium, serving as a modern tribute to Leica’s first golden edition camera – the IA Luxus from 1929.
More details below from the press release below.
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Tags:Leica, lifestyle, luxury, new arrivals, watches
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
Local kids-tech maker myFirst has launched the Fone R2 smartwatch, Frame Live (10”), Frame Doodle (9”) digital photo frame, and Circle 2.0 social app. Prices below.
“Today, we are proud to introduce myFirst Circle 2.0, along with two new devices – a new smartphone myFirst Fone R2 and a new myFirst Frame. myFirst Fone R2 offers an incredibly lightweight design paired with a stunning display while myFirst Frame is an addition that not only enhances children’s digital experiences but also empowers grandparents to effortlessly connect with their grandchildren’s world, fostering meaningful family connections,” said G-Jay Yong, Founder and CEO of myFirst.
The myFirst Fone R2 smartwatch has a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen and is thinner (16%) and lighter (7g) lighter than its predecessor (R1s).
“I frequently check in on my daughter to stay connected with her daily activities, whether it’s during lunch, before bedtime, or while I’m working long hours or on overseas business trips. The inspiration behind the Knock-Knock feature comes from my desire to share these moments effortlessly. Now, I can check in, and she responds with delightful updates, like enjoying a bowl of strawberries at home. It’s a simple yet powerful way for us to bridge the distance and feel close, no matter where we are,” said G-Jay Yong, Founder and CEO of myFirst.
It has an intelligent brightness adjustment with a low-power mode that boosts battery life by 30%.
The myFirst Circles 2.0 app is an upgrade from the debut of the original version from January this year (2023) and introduces interactive features such as Momojis and a Knock-Knock feature.
The updated app also features improved location scanning with smart classification, to provide greater safety for children and peace of mind for their parents.
myFirst Circle 2.0 is free and available on Apple AppStore, Google Play and Huawei App Gallery.
For the grandparents at home to keep up with their grandchildren’s activities, myFirst Frame Live (10-inch) and myFirst Frame Doodle (9-inch) enable the former to access the Circles 2.0 app for a personalised feed that enables them to interact with the young ones.
Availability and Price
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Tags:Apps, kids-tech, myFirst, new arrivals, photoframes, Singapore, smartwatches
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Saturday, November 11th, 2023
It’s the year-end season of travel and Christmas. Belkin is offering its range of chargers and accessories for those traveling or looking for a gift for Christmas.
Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for the 11.11 sale.
The sale lasts from 11 to 13 November on LazMall and Shopee Mall.
Below are 11.11 discounts for Belkin’s chargers and accessories.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
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Monday, October 30th, 2023
Huawei has unveiled flagship models in two of its product lines – the S$298 FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds and the S$3,998 Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch.
The latest flagship wearables from Huawei – FreeBuds Pro 3 TWS earbuds (top) and Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch.
Huawei is really doubling down on the luxurious watch segment following its launch of the Huawei Watch Ultimate back in August.
Priced at S$1,198, that was already twice the price of the priciest model until that time.
Availability in Singapore
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 will be available at all Huawei Experience Stores and Huawei Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee from 1 November, with early bird promotions of up to $35 off.
The Huawei Watch Ultimate Design will be in-store for preview and pre-order from 4 November, at Huawei Experience Store (HES) in 313@Somerset.
Pre-order will also be available at Huawei Official Store at Lazada.
Now the new Huawei Watch Ultimate Design has a price tag of S$3,998 – that’s more than three times that of the Huawei Watch Ultimate!
Positioned to be the Gold Standard (literally) with Huawei’s best watch specs, the Huawei Watch Unlimited is made of 18K gold alloy with 75% gold content.
The S$298 Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 TWS earbuds ships with Pure Voice 2.0, noise cancellation with Intelligent ANC 3.0, and Triple Adaptive EQ.
The FreeBuds Pro 3 is available in Ceramic White, Green, and Silver Frost and is IF54 dust and splash-resistant.
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Tags:audio, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, smartwatches, TWS, wearables
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
The Leica ZM 11 will be retailing at €6,800 for the Leica ZM 11 Steel (paired with rubber or fabric band); and €8,150 for the Leica ZM 11 Titanium with full titanium band, including VAT. Available only at Leica Store Raffles Hotel Arcade from 23rd November 2023.
The ZM 11 Collection comprises three timepieces with the choice of three band options: the ZM 11 Titanium Launch Edition, limited to 250 watches, with a black and red dial; the ZM 11 Titanium Coffee Black with a warm-black dial; and the ZM 11 Steel Midnight Blue with a blue and black dial.
The new ZM 11 is engineered by Leica’s partner Chronode, the Swiss movement developer.
The automatic Leica Calibre LA-3001 has a precision of -4/+6 seconds per day and 60 hours of run time.
The ZM 11 is measured in five positions for accuracy at all times, and is adorned with 35 jewels.
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Tags:Leica, new arrivals, watches
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Tech Focus: EV Battery Design – Innovating for Longer Range and Battery Life (Part 1 of 2)
Thursday, March 14th, 2024The electric vehicle (EV) battery is one of the critical automotive technologies that have successfully scaled to support the e-mobility boom. Hwee Yng Yeo at Keysight Technologies shares key design considerations for EV battery design in Part 1 of this two-part commentary.
The average EV battery pack costs US$153 / kWh in 2022 – a 90% price drop over a 15-year period. Looking forward, the automotive industry expects demand for Lithium-ion cells to grow by some 33% annually to 4,700 GWh by the end of this decade.
More affordable EV batteries will help bring about price parity between an EV and internal combustion engine car sooner rather than later.
However, keeping a check on battery costs is a constant challenge because of rising raw materials, supply chain, and energy costs, with cell manufacturing being an energy-intensive process.
Technological innovations play a big role in contributing to the inverse relationship between plummeting prices and soaring demand for EV batteries.
(more…)
Tags:battery, byline, commentary, EV, interviews, Keysight, opinion, Tech Focus, technology
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