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CES 2024: Dell Revamps XPS Lineup with Built-in AI

Friday, January 5th, 2024

CES 2024: Dell is introducing new screen sizes to its XPS lineup with the XPS 16 and XPS 14, and is revamping the XPS 13 Plus to XPS 13.

The revamped XPS lineup from Dell: (from Left) XPS14, XPS 16, XPS 13.

The revamped XPS lineup from Dell: (from Left) XPS 14, XPS 16, XPS 13.

The new XPS designs take a minimalistic approach using CNC machined aluminum and Gorilla Glass 3, and tone-on-tone colours (available in Graphite and Platinum).

They feature a touch function row to switch between media and function keys easily, a seamless glass touchpad with haptic feedback, and larger keycaps that provide a comfortable and smooth typing experience with every keystroke.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch and Huawei FreeClip

Thursday, January 4th, 2024

Huawei has unveiled the MatePad 13.2-inch tablet (S$1,398) and FreeClip earbuds (S$298) at its global launch event. Promotional offers below.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

The MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet ships with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and features a flexible OLED screen and WPS Office 2.0 productivity software.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet works with the 3rd-generation Huawei M-Pencil to offer an elevated painting, drawing and writing experience with the stylus which is powered by NearLink technology with high pressure sensing level and lower latency.

For productivity, the tablet works with a new detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard which comes with a full touchpad.

Both the M-Pencil and keyboard (worth S$296) are bundled free with the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet for pre-orders from 9-25 January 2024 on the Huawei Official Store on Lazada.

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CES 2024: Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW)

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Dell boasts that the UltraSharp 40 is the world’s first 40-inch 5K monitor certified for five-star eye comfort.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is designed to help content creators, data scientists, and engineers etc be more precise, efficient and productive in their work.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is designed to help content creators, data scientists, and engineers etc be more precise, efficient and productive in their work.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is an ultrawide curved VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified monitor with IPS Black Panel technology for greater colour contrast and intricate detail in 5K resolution (5120×2160).

Dell partnered with TUV Rheinland to enhance eye wellness, with its UltraSharp monitors being the first to have TUV Rheinland five-star eye comfort certification, a new industry standard for eye comfort to help reduce signs of eye fatigue.

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HomeTech Review: Roborock Dyad Air Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Most home vacuum cleaners are expert at cleaning up dry dust and dirt. The Roborock Dyad Air comes in useful when you have a wet mess on the floor – a cracked egg, spilt cereals with milk, overturned bowl of noodles in soup etc.

 

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Christmas present for the wife. No more stress when the egg drops onto the floor or the kids spill soup noodle on the floor. Roborock Dyad Air wet dry vacuum cleaner.

For regular vacuuming and mopping of the floor of the apartment, I depend on a robot vacuum which is able to accomplish the job well and without complaining – regardless of how frequently or how many iterations I put the robot through its paces.

Occasionally, the wife drops an egg on the kitchen floor, or the kids spills some cereals with milk, or I spill some noodles with oily soup on the floor.

 

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Roborock Dyad Air wet dry vacuum cleaner freshly unboxed.

That’s when we have to roll up our sleeves, get on all fours and clean up the mess manually.

You can’t use a dry vacuum on the wet mess because you don’t want the vacuum to suck up the wet egg white and yolk into the dust bag and goo up the parts between the vacuum head and the dust bag, and have food remnants rotting away inside the dry vacuum.

And you can’t mop up manually until after the solid debris – the shells, cereals, noodles – have been picked up and removed.

That’s why I got my wife the Dyad Air wet dry vacuum.

Overview

Technically the Dyad Air is just a wet vacuum/mop – it wets the roller mop (and therefore the floor surface) with clean water (you can add a mild Roborock detergent) and sucks up the entire mess – solid debris and wet spills – into the dirty water tank of the Dyad Air.

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New Arrival: Leica ZM 1 Gold Limited Edition Luxury Watch

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.

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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Promotion: Roborock Black Friday Sale 2023

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Roborock will have its Black Friday Sale from 24 to 27 November 2023 on Lazada and Shopee, with attractive discounts and free gifts.

Roborock’s Black Friday Sale will be from 24-27 November 2023, with discounts and free gifts for home cleaning appliances like the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and Q Revo.

Roborock’s Black Friday Sale will be from 24-27 November 2023, with discounts and free gifts for home cleaning appliances like the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and Q Revo.

I am currently using a Roborock Q Revo which introduced the brand’s first dual spinning mop system that cleans floors at 200 RPM speed.

It also brings with it the brand’s automatic mop lifting feature.

Check out my review of the Roborock Q Revo.

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New Arrival: Samsung Upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor will be available in Singapore on S$4,488. Pre-orders from 23 Nov – 7 Dec 2023.

The upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor (G97NC model) has a 55-inch screen with 1000R curvature and enhanced Multi View provides a more immersive gaming experience.

The original version debuted in 2022.

The upgraded monitor is equipped with an AI-Powered processor for pixel-perfect image restoration, AI Sound Booster, and Dolby Atmos technology to enhance gaming ambiance.

The upgrade introduces Multi-View connectivity, supporting up to four source inputs, including three HDMI sources and one DisplayPort source.

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New Arrival: myFirst Fone R2, Frame and Circle 2.0 App

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.

“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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Promotion: Belkin Accessories on 11.11 for Travel and X’mas

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.

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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Promotion: Roborock 11.11 Campaign and Flash Sale

Friday, November 10th, 2023

Roborock is offering discounts for its cleaning appliances from 11-13 November, with a flash sale from 12 midnight to 2am on 11 November with even bigger discounts and free gifts.

Roborock’s 11.11 campaign will be from 11-13 November 2023, with a Flash Sale from 12-2am on 11 November.

Roborock’s 11.11 campaign will be from 11-13 November 2023, with a Flash Sale from 12-2am on 11 November.

Roborock’s 11.11 campaign online will be available on its official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Check out below what they have to offer.

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