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HomeTech Review: Roborock S8 Robot Vacuum Mop

Friday, June 23rd, 2023

If you’re looking for a house-warming gift (with a budget of roughly S$800) to help a friend keep the home clean, get him/her a Roborock S8.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop is priced at S$799 in Singapore but you can get discounts if you wait for the monthly online sales from their official store on Shopee.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop is priced at S$799 in Singapore but you can get discounts if you wait for the monthly online sales from their official store on Shopee.

The Roborock S8 series is the latest flagship lineup of robot vacuum mops for cleaning homes.

It comprises the basic S8 vacuum mop, the S8+ (with dustbin auto-emptying dock), and the top end S8 Pro Ultra (with auto-emptying, mop auto-washing, water tank auto-refiling, mop-cloth auto-drying dock).

 

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Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop freshly unboxed.

I’ve been trying out the S8 robot vacuum mop and it’s a good basic robot cleaner with no frills which keeps the home dust and dirt free.

The following key highlights of the S8 makes it a more effective and intelligent floor cleaner.

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Roborock Announces Xiao Zhan as Global Ambassador in Conjunction with Q Revo

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

In conjunction with the launch of the Q Revo, Roborock has announced that the company has appointed Xiao Zhan as the Roborock Global Brand Ambassador.

Roborock is dedicated to delivering a better living experience without compromise through innovation. Now more than ever, floor cleaners like robot vacuums with cutting-edge hands-off automation and cleaning efficiency are increasingly vital to everyday life,” says Richard Chang, Founder & CEO of Roborock.

Chinese star Xiao Zhan, widely known as Sean Xiao, received multiple accolades from his work as an actor and singer, including setting the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling digital album within 24 hours of releasing his single Spotlight.

Roborock Q Revo is an all-in-one vacuum and mop which uses Roborock’s first dual spinning mop system and a redesigned maintenance-free dock.

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New Arrival: Roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum with New Mop Design

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Roborock has introduced a new robot vacuum – Q Revo – with a dual spinning mop system, priced at S$1,299.90.

The Roborock Q Revo will be available for pre-order at a special price of S$1,199.90 only on 6 June 2023 via the brand’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.

The Roborock Q Revo will be available for pre-order at a special price of S$1,199.90 only on 6 June 2023 via the brand’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.

The Roborock Q Revo is an all-in-one vacuum and mop that uses an alternative mopping system to the brand’s signature VibraRise system.

It also includes a newly designed fast-charging maintenance dock which self-empties, self-refills, and washes the mop with drying.

The new dual spinning mop system cleans floors at 200 RPM speed while the automatic mop lifting feature lifts the mop up to 7mm when going over carpets.

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Promotion: Roborock 5.5 Sales for Vacuum Mop Robots

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

Roborock is holding its regular 1-day monthly promotions as part of 5.5 sales, offering discounts, free delivery and the latest Roborock S8 Series.

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for May is here TOMORROW!

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for May is here TOMORROW!

The Roborock S8 Series comprises the S8, S8+ and flagship model S8 Pro Ultra.

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Event: next@acer Unveils New Computers, Monitors & Air Purifier

Friday, April 21st, 2023

Acer’s global press conference saw a showcase of new laptops, desktops and monitors for work, home and gaming; as well as a new air purifier.

The next@acer global press conference saw Acer unveil a slew of new computing products that offer both performance and sustainability.

The next@acer global press conference saw Acer unveil a slew of new computing products that offer both performance and sustainability.

Here are some of the highlights from the next@acer global press conference.

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New Arrival: Roborock S8, S8+ & S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Mops

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Roborock has launched in Singapore its latest S8 series of robot vacuum mops, comprising the S8, the S8+, and the flagship S8 Pro Ultra (S$1769.90).

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The flagship model – the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra – offers the following features.

Roborock RockDock Ultra System

The RockDock Ultra system is the dock for the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, providing for the robot cleaner automatic mop washing, auto water top up of the water tank, self-emptying of the dustbin, and auto brush cleaning.

Enhanced Cleaning Performance

The S8 Series is powered by Roborock’s strongest suction ever, at 6,000Pa.

A newly introduced dual rubber roller brush improves dirt pick up and is more effective in resisting hair tangles, making it especially convenient for those with pets.

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New Arrival: Neo QLED 8K TVs Lead Samsung 2023 TVs & Soundbars

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

Samsung Electronics unveiled its 2023 lineup of Neo QLED 8K, Samsung OLED, Lifestyle TVs and sound devices at its Unbox & Discover 2023 Singapore launch held at the Digital Light Canvas at Marina Bay Sands.

Leading Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV lineup, the QN900C boasts picture quality with an Infinity design making it virtually bezel- and border-free for an edge-to-edge 8K picture, featuring technologies like Auto HDR Remastering and 8K AI upscaling.

Leading Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV lineup, the QN900C boasts picture quality with an Infinity design making it virtually bezel- and border-free for an edge-to-edge 8K picture, featuring technologies like Auto HDR Remastering and 8K AI upscaling.

Samsung’s 2023 lineup of TVs and soundbars promise premium audio and visual entertainment, gaming experiences, smart connectivity and sustainability initiatives for homes of all sizes.

More larger-sized TVs – 75-inches and above – will be introduced this year.

 

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Taglined “More Wow than Ever”, the two-day roadshow aims to showcase to visitors how the products provide home entertainment and gaming experiences through docent-led tours (daily at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm).

Headlining this year’s lineup are Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TVs, led by the QN900C.

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New Arrival: Roborock Dyad Pro Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023

The Dyad Pro cordless vacuum cleaner is now available for S$1,299 on Roborock’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

The new Dyad Pro cordless wet-dry vacuum cleaner from Roborock retails at S$1,299.

The new Dyad Pro cordless wet-dry vacuum cleaner from Roborock retails at S$1,299.

The new Roborock Dyad Pro is a cordless upright wet-dry washer and dust sucker that can tackle dry dust and wet messes at home.

With DyadPower, the Dyad Pro has a powerful 17,000Pa suction and can get at the small corners and difficult-to-reach corners of the home.

Roborock boasts that the Dyad Pro can reach as close as 1mm to the wall!

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New Arrival: Acer Launches Acerpure Home Appliances in Singapore

Friday, February 3rd, 2023

The Acerpure line of home appliances includes air purifiers, air circulators and vacuum cleaners. Prices below.

“We are excited to launch our acerpure home appliance brand in Singapore as Acer expands beyond providing technology through laptop and desktops and continues to use technology to further enhance customers’ lives,” said Chia Li Shi, Managing Director, Acer Computer Singapore.

“We are excited to launch our acerpure home appliance brand in Singapore as Acer expands beyond providing technology through laptop and desktops and continues to use technology to further enhance customers’ lives,” said Chia Li Shi, Managing Director, Acer Computer Singapore.

The acerpure products are available on Acer Singapore’s e-store and other online marketplaces such as Shopee and Lazada.

Currently, the acerpure lineup for Singapore consists of 5 products:

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Robot Vacuum-Mops Help Seniors Clean House Effortlessly

Monday, January 16th, 2023

I helped a friend persuade her mother to use a robot vacuum-mop to help her clean her home. The initial push back was steep, but the outcome was sweet and rewarding. Here’s a reference for those trying to persuade their seniors at home to accept a robot vacuum-mop into their house-cleaning arsenal.

The S7 MaxV Ultra is Roborock’s current flagship model and embodies the latest features and technologies in robot vacuum-mops. Look out for the new S8 coming to the region soon.

The S7 MaxV Ultra is Roborock’s current flagship model and embodies the latest features and technologies in robot vacuum-mops. Look out for the new S8 coming to the region soon.

Robot vacuums have successfully captured the market for the young and tech-savvy professionals, because the robot-cleaners relieve them of the tedious and time-consuming chores of house cleaning to free up precious time from their busy schedules.

Another market which needs the help of robot vacuums, however, has seen limited success – seniors for whom cleaning is physically demanding and sometimes painful.

Useful features and advanced technologies to look out for when looking for a robot vacuum mop.

Useful features and advanced technologies to look out for when looking for a robot vacuum mop.

Two hurdles to seniors accepting robot vacuums into their house-cleaning toolkit is their skepticism on whether the robots can do a good cleaning job, and general apprehension/fear of technology.

With the rapid development in robot vacuum technologies and features, the former is a rather moot point since robot vacuums these days tend to be able to do a pretty good job at vacuuming and mopping the home.

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