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Event: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Launches Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 and Watch8

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Samsung’s global launch introduced the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025). All are now available for pre-order, with deliveries from 29 July 2025. Local pricing below.

A special Galaxy Blue Edit Bundle offers the Fold7 (512GB) in Blue Shadow, Watch Ultra (2025) in Titanium Blue and Fold7 Silicone Case in Blue -- at S$2,998 (U.P. S$3,964).

A special Galaxy Blue Edit Bundle offers the Fold7 (512GB) in Blue Shadow, Watch Ultra (2025) in Titanium Blue and Fold7 Silicone Case in Blue — at S$2,998 (U.P. S$3,964).

The following devices debuted in today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Local prices below include GST.

  • Galaxy Z Fold7: S$2,698 – S$3,328
  • Galaxy Z Flip7: S$1,648 – S$1,828
  • Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: S$1,348 – S$1,438
  • Galaxy Watch8: S$498 – S$648
  • Galaxy Watch8 Classic: S$698 – S$798
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): S$988

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold to date.

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New Arrival: Kobo Plus eBook & Audiobook Subscription in Singapore

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Rakuten Kobo launches subscription service in Singapore which gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo’s library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Prices below.

From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.

From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.

Digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore.

Avid readers and book lovers across Singapore – including more than 300,000 existing Kobo members – can now access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.

The service has three subscription plan offers:

● Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for SGD 12.99 per month.

More details below from the press release.

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Signify Showcases its WiZ Smart Lights in Singapore

Friday, March 14th, 2025

Founded in 2017 as a startup and acquired by Signify in 2019, WiZ showcased its smart lighting products and capability in a rebranding campaign in Singapore. It is one of two main consumer smart lighting brands (together with Philips Hue) owned by Signify.

The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.

The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.

The showcase, held at Smart Living Gallery, highlighted how WiZ makes smart home automation effortless — allowing users to manage their lights anywhere, anytime via voice control or the intuitive WiZ app.

Attendees explored WiZ key lighting features, including SpaceSense, a Wi-Fi-sensing solution for smart lights; and Music Sync, which makes smart lights react to the rhythm of the music by using the smartphone’s microphone.

At the showcase, WiZ demonstrated how its smart lights integrate seamlessly with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, and Matter, ensuring compatibility with any smart home ecosystem for a truly connected experience.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: myFirst Fone S4 Smartwatch & Insta 20 Print Camera

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Homegrown company myFirst unveiled its latest smartwatch Fone S4 (S$299)and camera with instant printer Insta 20 (S$139). Both available from January 2025, with pre-orders beginning on 27 December 2024.

myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.

myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.

The new Fone S4 comes with a slew of new features, includingmagiCode which lets parents use custom vibration patterns as a unique “morse code” system.

Intimate messages like a gentle buzz for “I miss you” offer a meaningful and fun way to stay connected throughout the day.

myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch -- Features and specifications at a glance.

myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch — Features and specifications at a glance.

Fone S4 also has a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen – the largest in the myFirst smartwatch range – and an always-on display, ensuring the time and date remain visible without needing to wake the device manually.

There is also a gamification feature that transforms routines into rewarding adventures.

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Event: Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona Unveils Wearables and Tablets

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

The Huawei Innovative Product launch in Barcelona, Spain introduced a slew of exciting wearables (Huawei GT 5 Series, Huawei Watch D2, and Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition) and tablets (Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch and Huawei MatePad Air).

The Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona unveils next-gen wearables experience and seamless productivity with tablets.

The Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona unveils next-gen wearables experience and seamless productivity with tablets.

Products will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 — the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur.

Stay tuned as I will be attending the launch.

During the Barcelona launch, Alex Huang, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Consumer BG, emphasised the brand’s global impact and commitment to innovation.

Highlighting Huawei’s commitment to blend cutting-edge technology, fashion, and creativity, into the products, seamlessly integrating them into consumers’ daily lives, the brand continues to inspire consumers through campaigns such as Light Up Your Rings initiative and GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity.

Some highlights below from the Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona.

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New Arrival: Samsung WindFree Multi-Split Air Conditioners

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The latest additions to Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances supported by AI innovation promises smarter experiences to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

The new WindFree Air Conditioners will be available in May 2024.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

To allow homeowners to manage their homes in a smarter way, Samsung is also launching a lineup of new Bespoke AI appliances with enhanced connectivity and AI capabilities.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Leica SL3 Mirrorless Full Frame Camera

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

The Leica SL3 is now available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorised dealers — with a retail price of S$10,400 inclusive of GST.

The “Made in Germany” Leica SL3 offers an optimised design, efficient user interface, and the versatile L-Mount bayonet to offer a mirrorless full-frame camera boasting high image quality.

The “Made in Germany” Leica SL3 offers an optimised design, efficient user interface, and the versatile L-Mount bayonet to offer a mirrorless full-frame camera boasting high image quality.

At the core of the Leica SL3 is the BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, protected in a solid all-metal body with elegant leather.

The sensor records raw files in DNG or JPEG format with a resolution of either 60, 36 or 18 MP.

In each case, the full sensor surface is used.

The SL3 has a dynamic range expanded to 15 f-stops and an ISO range from 50 to 100,000.

With phase detection (PDAF), depth mapping (Object Detection AF), and contrast recognition (Contrast Detection AF), the autofocus system of the SL3 combines the strengths of three technologies to create sharp pictures even in dim light.

More details below from the press release.

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CES 2024: Lenovo Showcases Over 40 AI-Powered Devices & Solutions

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

CES 2024: Lenovo has unveiled more than 40 new devices and AI-powered solutions across the company’s Yoga, ThinkPad, and Legion IdeaPad sub-brands.

Lenovo showcased its latest repertoire of new consumer devices: A selection of Yoga AI laptops that supercharge the creative process, a tablet that invites users to play and learn, IdeaPad laptops designed for the everyday user, and peripherals for the modern world. Image: Lenovo.

Lenovo showcased its latest repertoire of new consumer devices: A selection of Yoga AI laptops that supercharge the creative process, a tablet that invites users to play and learn, IdeaPad laptops designed for the everyday user, and peripherals for the modern world. Image: Lenovo.

The new products cover both consumer and business computing. Some highlights below.

  • Yoga: Each of the four additional new laptops in the Yoga family come with Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone, an exclusive new software for creators, artists, and anybody looking to harness the power of generative AI in a simple and private way with security in mind.
  • ThinkPad: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 are Intel Evo laptops powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and Windows 11 that deliver optimal power efficiency, performance, and immersive experiences.
  • Legion: Lenovo’s new gaming ecosystem debuted at CES 2024 with Microsoft Windows 11-based PCs, peripherals, software, and services that deliver on power, thermals, graphics, AI-powered advantages, and the freedom to build the ultimate system to game.
  • AI-powered Assistive Technology Solutions: Pioneering assistive technology is at the core of Lenovo’s ongoing sponsorship of and collaboration with the Scott-Morgan Foundation and commitment to delivering smarter technology for all.

More details below from the press release.

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Opening: Singtel Opens New Flagship Store at 313@Somerset

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Singtel today officially opened its new flagship store – Singtel Shop 313@Somerset – with 4,900 square foot space on the third floor at #03-31/36.

Official opening of Singtel Shop 313@Somerset. From left: Anna Yip, Deputy CEO, Singtel Singapore; Yuen Kuan Moon, Group CEO, Singtel; Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore; Lionel Chng, MD, Customer Success, Singtel Singapore.

Official opening of Singtel Shop 313@Somerset. From left: Anna Yip, Deputy CEO, Singtel Singapore; Yuen Kuan Moon, Group CEO, Singtel; Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore; Lionel Chng, MD, Customer Success, Singtel Singapore.

Singtel Shop 313@Somerset takes the place of the previous Singtel flagship store which had been in Comcentre for 22 years.

The Concentre is slated for redevelopment, so it will be at least four years before the flagship store can return to the Concentre.

“We’ve reimagined the store for the younger demographic and growing community of digital natives –who can use the tools, products, and facilities on offer to express themselves creatively. For those making careers on social media, they can even build their brands or services here. When customers come to our store, it will not be just a shopping trip but an experience – a place where they can connect, collaborate and co-create,” said Anna Yip, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Singtel Singapore.

“We’ve reimagined the store for the younger demographic and growing community of digital natives –who can use the tools, products, and facilities on offer to express themselves creatively. For those making careers on social media, they can even build their brands or services here. When customers come to our store, it will not be just a shopping trip but an experience – a place where they can connect, collaborate and co-create,” said Anna Yip, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Singtel Singapore.

Singtel Shop 313@Somerset caters to younger millennials and Gen Zs with a CASETiFY shop and a TikTok Creator House.

More details below from the press release.

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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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