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Thursday, May 17th, 2018
The OPPO R15 (S$749) and OPPO R15 Pro (S$899) will be available online and in Singapore stores from 26 May.
The OPPO R15 (center & right) will be available in Nebula Purple and Rouge Red in Singapore while the OPPO R15 Pro (left) will be available in Cosmic Purple and Ruby Red.
OPPO Singapore announced the launch of the OPPO R15 and R15 Pro yesterday at their launch event at Zouk Capital.
Top features of the OPPO R15 series include the following.
- New gradient design on a glass back in Nebula Purple for the OPPO R15 and Cosmic Purple & Ruby Red for the OPPO R15 Pro.
- AI-enhanced camera adopting the Sony IMX519 sensor in dual rear cameras (R15: 16MP+5MP; R15 Pro: 16MP+20MP) offering high quality camera capabilities.
- Super Full Screen with a 6.28-inch bezel-less screen featuring a resolution of 2280 x 1080 and an aspect ratio of 19:9.
- Memory and storage space of 128 GB ROM with 6 GB RAM(DDR4) for both models.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: Android, launch, OPPO, prices, R15, R15 Pro, Singapore, smartphones
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Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Today, CE China 2018 draws to a close after three days of connecting brands to manufacturers, retailers and consumers in the pan-Asian region. Tech4tea.com reports as an official media partner for CE China 2018.
CE China 2018 show floor at Hall 9 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. Panoramic photos taken with a Sony Xperia XZ2.
In total, 146 companies from 12 countries presented their brands, showcasing consumer electronics and home appliances products.
On top of that, 25 prominent speakers from 9 countries shared their market knowledge with retailers, trade visitors and prosumers.
tech4tea.com is an official media partner for CE China 2018.
CE China 2018 demonstrated a clear growth in quality compared to previous installments.
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Tags: appliances, Bosch, CE China, CE China 2018, China, consumer, electronics, events, exhibitions, gadgets, IFA, Shenzhen, Suning, travel
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018
IFA Global Press Conference 2018 is happening this weekend in Rome, Italy. I will be covering this consumer electronics and home appliances showcase, as part of a small group of media the show organisers invited from Singapore.
The media delegation from Singapore is part of an international corp invited by Messe Berlin, the organisers of IFA and this Global Press Conference.
IFA this year will be from 31 August 1 to 5 September, 2018.
As a lead-up to the actual trade show in September, the organisers have gathered some of the key exhibitors and media from around the world in a preview mini-show, featuring product showcases, as well as briefs and presentations on the latest trends on consumer electronics and home appliances.
A day of walking and sightseeing in the ancient city of Rome to get the blood flowing in the veins after the long-haul flight from Singapore. Photo taken with Canon 5DX Mark IV fullframe DSLR.
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Tags: appliances, Canon, consumer, electronics, EOS 5DX Mark IV, event forecast, events, exhibitions, Fitbit, IFA, IFA GPC, IFA GPC 2018, Italy, LG, Rome, S9, Samsung, travel, Versa
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Friday, April 13th, 2018
The latest version of Dyson’s Pure Cool purifying fan adds an LCD display, a new filter and 350⁰ degree oscillation. Prices below.
The new Dyson Pure Cool purifying fan comes in Desktop version (S$699, White/Silver) and Tower version (S$899, White/Silver, Black/Nickel, Iron/Blue).
In the new Pure Cool purifying fan, Dyson leverages its in-house expertise in electronics, filtration and airflow to clean every corner of the room.
What does Dyson make?
Dyson currently has five main categories of machines: corded & cord-free vacuum cleaners, environmental control machines, Dyson Supersonic hair dryers, Dyson Airblade hand dryers and Dyson lighting.
In 2017 Dyson revealed that it has been working on an electric vehicle at its Malmesbury campus for the past three years.
The new LCD display reports pollutants in the home in real time, and then reacts automatically using a Dyson algorithm.
The purifying fan features a 360 degree fully-sealed filter system combining an activated carbon filter to remove gases, and a Glass HEPA filter that captures 99.95% of microscopic allergens and pollutants as small as 0.1 microns.
Air Multiplier technology and new 350⁰ oscillation project and mix purified air around the whole room to purify every corner.
A new diffused mode offers users from temperate countries the option, in winter, of purifying the air without the cooling effects of the fan.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: appliances, Dyson, fans, gadgets, health, Home, launch, Pure Cool, purifiers, Singapore
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Thursday, April 12th, 2018
The latest stick vacuum cleaner from Dyson has a smaller but lighter motor and new in-line format for linear airflow path and “point and shoot” bin emptying mechanism. Prices below.
Dyson launched its new Cyclone V10 cord-free vacuum cleaner together with the new Pure Cool purifying fan in Singapore at the ArtScience Museum.
Dyson’s new V10 digital motor boasts 20 percent more suction power than that found in the V8 cord-free vacuum.
Yet it is almost half the weight of its predecessor.
The new Dyson Cyclone V10 comes in three configurations: Fluffy (S$899), Absolute (S$999), and Absolute + (S$1,199).
Dyson’s fastest and most power-dense digital vacuum motor spins at up to 125,000 rpm.
The new battery in the V10 now adds 50 percent more juice, extending the V8’s 40min use-per-charge to 60 minutes.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: appliances, cleaners, Cyclone, Dyson, gadgets, health, Home, launch, Singapore, V10, vacuum cleaners, vacuums
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
The new Fitbit Versa smartwatch is now available globally and in Singapore at S$318, with accessories ranging from S$50 – S$140. Includes female health tracking and quick replies to mobile Android device messages (from May).
Versa is Fitbit’s lightest smartwatch, featuring a modern design, advanced health and fitness features, 4+ day battery life, smart features and cross platform compatibility.
Beginning in May, these new Fitbit features will be available:
Quick replies
“We’re thrilled for consumers around the world to experience Versa, a beautifully designed smartwatch for all with advanced health and fitness features, access to our large global social network and smart features people find most useful at an approachable price. We believe Versa is a smartwatch that will have mass appeal, attracting new audiences and helping us capture a previously untapped segment of users in this growing wearables category,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit.
Android mobile device users can respond to messages on the go using Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic smartwatches.
Create and send up to five custom pre-populated quick replies of 60 characters or less to text messages and messenger apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Female health tracking
Available to all adult users who identify as female in the Fitbit app to track their menstrual cycle and symptoms.
Makes it easier to manage their cycle with a more complete picture of health and fitness data all in one place.
Versa and Ionic users will also be able to view female health tracking information on-device.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: accessories, Fitbit, fitness, gadgets, health, Singapore, smartwatches, Versa, watches
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Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Pre-orders online for the two new flagship smartphones begin today. The phones will hit the shelves in Singapore from 7 April (Huawei P20 Pro in Twilight will be in stores end-April, 2018). Prices and specifications below.
In Singapore, three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Pink Gold) will be available for the Huawei P20. There’ll also be three colours (Black, Midnight Blue & Twilight) available for the Huawei P20 Pro.
The two flagship Android smartphones from Huawei was first unveiled in Paris, France last Tuesday.
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones.
Below are the prices, colours and availability of the new Huawei P20 series smartphones.
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Tags: Android, availability, flagship, Huawei, Leica, P20, P20 Pro, preorders, prices Singapore, smartphones
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Sunday, April 1st, 2018
IFA this year will be from 31 August – 5 September, 2018. As in previous years, the annual consumer electronics & home appliances show will be preceded by a preview cum global press conference for the media from 19-22 April.
This year’s IFA GPC will be in Rome, Italy (19-22 April, 2018). Venues in the past have included Dubrovnik in Croatia (2012), Sardinia in Italy (2013), and Belek in Turkey (2014).
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin – international radio exhibition Berlin) is a global consumer electronics and home appliances show held annually in Berlin in September.
IFA GPC 2017 outcomes
The IFA GPC 2017 last year resulted in 19.1 billion potential media impressions via TV reports, print reports and online articles.
The IFA Global Press Conference (IFA GPC) that precedes the actual trade show attracts more than 300 journalists form over 50 countries.
During the IFA GPC, some of the IFA exhibitors and partners get to show a preview of their IFA offerings and pitch to the international media what their brands offer to consumers.
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Tags: appliances, consumer, electronics, event forecast, events, exhibitions, IFA, IFA GPC, IFA GPC 2018, Italy, Rome, travel
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Huawei has unveiled in Paris, France the new P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. These two new flagship models promise to continue Huawei’s focus on camera prowess in collaboration with Leica.
Update (2 April, 2018):
Singapore is one of the first few countries to launch the new phones. The prices, colours and availability of the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in Singapore has been released. Read the details here.
The P20 and P20 Pro includes improvements to Huawei’s AI engine for enhanced camera functionality while the P20 Pro features the new Leica triple camera.
Key features of the Huawei P20 series include the following.
- The Huawei P20 Pro features a camera that promises to capture more light and detail with the new Leica triple camera, boasting what the company claims the smartphone industry’s highest pixel count.
- The Huawei P20 features a new Leica dual camera.
- Both includes Master AI which includes AI-driven professional photography settings and Huawei AIS – its AI stabilisation technology.
- Thin bezel, with new colours including a dynamic gradient finish.
- Features Kirin 970 processor with a dedicated NPU and EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 for a premium and smooth user experience.
In addition to the P20 and P20 Pro, Huawei also unveiled the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS (Race Sport).
Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to launch the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in early April 2018.
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Tags: Android, flagship, France, Huawei, launch, Leica, P20, P20 Pro, Paris, smartphones, unveil
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Monday, March 26th, 2018
Popsockets launches officially in Singapore as its maker sets up regional HQ in Singapore while it expands in Asia-Pacific.
PopSockets: the mobile phone grip-and-stand which started off as an indie Kickstarter project in 2012 sold over 35 million units last year is now available here and in the region.
The multi-functional PopSocket Grip can be used to stabilise selfie shots, act as a kickstand for watching YouTube and can even be mounted on walls and cars for easy viewing.
For avid Harry Potter fans, especially those “from” the house of Slytherin, this is the PopSocket for you!
Double PopSocket Grips are good for competitive mobile gamers who want a solid grip on the base of their phone to put their twin thumbs into action.
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Tags: accessories, Harry Potter, Justice League, Marvel, mobile, PopSockets, Singapore, Slytherin, Swarovski
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