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Friday, August 26th, 2022
Two years after Huawei launched its first FreeBuds Pro flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the Chinese company has released its successor. Co-engineered with French Audio experts Devialet, the FreeBuds Pro 2 offers flagship-level audio quality, great active noise cancellation (ANC), at a mid-range price.
I’ve been trying the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 prior to its launch in Singapore. It is available in Silver Frost (seen here) as well as Ceramic White and Silver Blue.
The FreeBuds Pro 2 is Huawei’s latest flagship TWS Bluetooth (5.2) earbuds.
The silicone earbud tip provides good sealing and does a good job of keeping out ambient noise even without turning on the active noise canceling mode.
The earbuds are a snug fit and didn’t fall out even when I went for a mild jog.
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 freshly unboxed. In the box are the earbuds in the wireless charging case, three pairs of differently-sized silicone ear tips, one USB-C charging cable, as well as a Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card.
Weighing only 6.1g, it’s easy to forget they’re in the ears and I was able to wear them comfortably for long hours.
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Tags:audio, AV, Bluetooth, Devialet, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, promotions, reviews, Singapore, wireless
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Huawei has launched two new True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds – the flagship FreeBuds Pro 2 and affordable FreeBuds SE. Both will be available online from 1 September, 2022 and in Singapore from 3 September. Prices and promotions below.
Co-engineered with Devialet, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 (right) features industry-leading audio quality with noise cancellation capabilities while the Huawei FreeBuds SE (left) boasts an ergonomic fit for a comfortable listening experience even after long hours.
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 will be available on Shopee and Lazada from 1 September 2022 and at all Huawei Authorised Store locations in Singapore from 3 September.
I have been using the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 prior to the launch in Singapore. Check out my review of the TWS earbuds.
The Huawei FreeBuds SE will be available on Shopee from 1 September 2022 and on Lazada from 15 September 2022.
In Singapore, the FreeBuds SE is only available at 313@Somerset and Westgate.
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 ships in Silver Frost, Ceramic White, and Silver Blue while the Huawei Freebuds SE comes in White or Blue.
Special promotional prices are available at S$268 (U.P. S$298) for FreeBuds Pro 2 and from S$48 (U.P. S$88) for FreeBuds SE.
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Tags:audio, AV, Bluetooth, Devialet, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, promotions, Singapore, wireless
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Xiaomi showcased in Singapore a slew of smart appliances for the smart home. The company boasts AIoT technology that enhances smart living in the modern home. Early bird promotions below.
The Smart Home Solutions showcase is a partnership between Xiaomi and M.SPACO, a one-stop home solutions provider and experiential gallery. Here’s the new Xiaomi TV A2 58-inch AIoT television.
The AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) devices which Xiaomi showcased in Singapore include the following.
The usual retail prices and the early bird prices from 6 August are listed below.
- Xiaomi TV A2 Series
- 58” (UP: S$999)
- 43” (UP: S$499, 6 Aug: S$429)
- 32” (UP: S$329, 6 Aug: S$279)
- Xiaomi TV P1E Series
- UP: S$1,299, 6 Aug: S$999
- MI Smart Air Fryer 3.5L (S$139)
- Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder
- Xiaomi Smart Pet Fountain
- Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact
The highlights of the showcase were the 58-inch Xiaomi TV A2 and the 65-inch Xiaomi TV P1E.
The A2 serves as a home hub with fully voice-automated AIoT connectivity, high-end audio and visual specs, and built-in access to the latest content worldwide.
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Tags:AI, AIoT, appliances, cookers, launch, Mi, new arrivals, pets, showcase, Singapore, smart homes, TVs, Xiaomi
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Huawei Consumer Business Group held its Huawei APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 in Thailand today. Pre-orders will start from 5 August 2022 in Singapore. Local pricing and availability TBA.
The Huawei APAC Smart Office Launch 2022 took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Huawei showcased a wide range of Smart Office products for the APAC market including the following.
- Huawei MateBook X Pro flagship laptop
- Huawei MatePad Pro 11 flagship tablet
- Huawei MateBook D 16 notebook
- Huawei MateBook 16s notebook
- Huawei MateView SE monitor
- Huawei WiFi Mesh3 router
- Huawei WiFi AX3 Pro router
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 earbuds
- Huawei Stylish Backpack
- Huawei Wireless Mouse
- Huawei nova Y90 smartphone
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, backpacks, Bangkok, flagship, FreeBuds, Huawei, laptops, launch, MateBook, MatePad, MateView, monitors, Mouse, notebooks, nova, Office, routers, smartphones, tablets, Thailand
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
Having jazzed up my home entertainment space with smart accented lighting by two Philips Hue Play light bars, I decided to up the ante to sync the lighting effects with the movies that I was watching on my TV, as well as my music and gaming – to achieve a more immersive experience.
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is a fantastic way to liven up your entertainment space for movies, gaming and music. Before (bottom) and After (top). Note how the corresponding coloured light leaps off the TV onto the surroundings.
We are all familiar with surround sound, where the sound is expanded beyond a mono or stereo speakers to encapsulate the listener for a more immersive audio experience.
Signify is offering surround lighting with its Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (RRP: S$419) – extending the visual experience from the confines of the television (or computer monitor) to beyond the display itself to the surroundings.
What you’ll need to set up a synchronised surround lighting from scratch (sold separately): Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, Philips Hue Play light bars, Philips Hue Bridge. You’ll also need the free Philips Hue app and Philips Hue Sync apps to set up and program the lights and synchronisation.
You can set this up by emplacing Philips Hue smart lights around the TV and then syncing the colours and intensities of these lights to whatever is displayed on the TV screen.
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Tags:HDMI, Home, Hue, IoT, light bars, Philips, reviews, Signify, Singapore, smart home, sync box
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
Want to jazz up your home or entertainment space with smart accented lighting that enhances the ambience and atmosphere? The Philips Hue Play light bars transform your living space instantly and easily provide immersive lighting to better enjoy your movies, games and music.
The Philips Hue Play light bars are an easy way to set up smart accented lighting to enhance the ambience of your entertainment space. Before (bottom) and After (top).
I’d installed a 65-inch Android TV from Prism+ in my living room a few months back and had been enjoying the big screen experience at home.
The basic box set for the Philips Hue Play light bar comes in a pack of two at an RRP of S$209. Currently selling online at S$146.
But that living space was a tad boring with the TV sitting on a plain cabinet against a blank wall – even though the yellow wall had been painted with an arty sponge effect.
To add some coloured ambient lighting, I got a pair of Philips Hue Play light bars and stood them on either side of the TV, atop the TV cabinet.
The light bars were really easy to set up and took all of five minutes: simply plug each light into the smart plug that came with the Hue Play light bar double pack, stick that plug into the power socket and switch on.
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Tags:HDMI, Home, Hue, IoT, light bars, Philips, reviews, Signify, Singapore, smart home, sync box
Posted in Accessories, Appliances, audioVisual, Decor, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Lighting, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Signify, Singapore, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Friday, July 8th, 2022
Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is launching in Singapore a new smart lighting product line under the brand WiZ.
WiZ is a new line of plug-and-play smart lighting system that Signify is introducing into the Singapore market.
Based on Wi-Fi connectivity, the WiZ platform is in addition to the existing Zigbee-based Philips Hue smart light ecosystem.
“When people think smart homes, they think smart lighting. Lighting is the top device that they want to control with voice. With the intuitive, relevant and accessible WiZ product range, Signify is making it effortless for consumers to get started on their smart home adventure and ushering them into new realms of connectivity, control and convenience,” said Jitender Khurana, Country Head and Managing Director, Signify Singapore.
The plug-and-play WiZ Connected portfolio comprises modern bulbs, portable lights, ceiling lights, downlighters, lightstrips and accessories, enabling users to easily inject smart, connected lighting to every corner of their home.
Designed for hassle-free set-up over Bluetooth and connectivity over existing Wi-Fi networks, WiZ comes with multiple control options including the WiZ app, voice control, smart switches and motion sensors to make daily living smarter, easier and more comfortable.
It is a multi-protocol smart lighting system built on an open Internet of Things (IoT) platform to give users the ultimate smart lighting experience.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:appliances, Home, IoT, lighting, new arrivals, Philips, Signify, Singapore, smart home, WiZ
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Monday, July 4th, 2022
Huawei has just launched its latest wireless Bluetooth speaker in Singapore. Co-engineered with audio expert Devialet, the Sound Joy offers good punchy sound, long playback battery life and IP67 waterproofing/dustproofing rating to deploy the speaker in the fun outdoors.
The Huawei Sound Joy will be launching exclusively on Lazada at an introductory promotion of S$168 (U.P. S$188). Available from 11 July 2022.
The Huawei Sound Joy is targeted at the young who are active outdoors and need a portable and chic wireless speaker that produces powerful sound and which can withstand the elements.
The Sound Joy comes in two colours, the boring Obsidian Black and the lovely Spruce Green which I prefer.
The coloured light circle on top of the Sound Joy jazzes up the wireless speaker and complements the vibrating passive radiators.
With a length of 202mm and diameter of 73mm, and mass of 680g — the speaker is about the size and weight of a water bottle.
Co-engineered with Devialet, it features the audiohouse’s 2-way speaker system and its Devialet SAM technology which produces good sound quality for any audio type.
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Tags:Bluetooth, Devialet, Huawei, new arrivals, reviews, speakers
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, newArrivals, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, speakers, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Monday, June 6th, 2022
The 6.6 promotions happens today. Check out the discounts for Belkin’s wide selection of earbuds, speakers and charging accessories on Belkin LazMall and Shopee Mall.
Check out discounts for Belkin’s charging accessories and audio products for the 6.6 promotions.
Belkin sells a wide range of accessories that includes chargers, charging pads and stands, as well as earbuds and speakers etc.
Below are 6.6 discounts for Belkin’s accessories and audio products.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, earbuds, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, SoundForm, speakers
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
i Light Singapore is back in Singapore Marina Bay from 3 – 26 June after a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic. The highlight of this year’s light festival is a floating exhibit titled “Lightwave: Isle of Light, empowered by OPPO”.
“i Light Singapore’s focus on raising awareness of sustainability is aligned with OPPO’s mission of ‘technology for mankind, kindness for the world’. We are excited to be part of the Festival for the second time as it returns after a two-year hiatus,” said Dylan Yu, Marketing Director of OPPO Singapore.
The annual light festival is organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore and presented by DBS Bank.
i Light Singapore 2022 is happening from 3 to 26 June, 7.30 to 11pm daily with extended hours to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Here’s Jason Chen, Festival Director, presenting an overview of i Light Singapore 2022.
This year’s festival sees 20 light installations from 14 countries, of which Oppo’s floating exhibit is the highlight.
Titled “Firefly Field”, this exhibit is by multidisciplinary design studio TOER of the Netherlands and is my personal favourite.
The exhibit comprises five zones which include holographic projections, illuminated motion-capture graphics and shadow play, as well as light beams that create a mystical forest, and a light art showcase.
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Tags:DBS, iLight, OPPO, Singapore, URA
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