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New Arrival: Huawei WATCH FIT Special Edition & WATCH Ultimate

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Huawei is launching two new smartwatches this August: WATCH FIT Special Edition (S$128) and WATCH Ultimate (S$1,198). Both will be available in Singapore from 8 August 2023.

The Huawei WATCH FIT (SE) will be available in three colourways - Starry Black, Nebula Pink, and Forest Green.

The Huawei WATCH FIT (SE) will be available in three colourways – Starry Black, Nebula Pink, and Forest Green.

Huawei sells three tiers of smartwatches catering to different budget levels, offering different features: the BAND series of entry-level health trackers, the FIT series of mid-tier fitness trackers, and the WATCH series of top-tier boutique smartwatches.

The WATCH FIT (SE) is the latest in Huawei’s FIT series, offering a stylish design with a lightweight futuristic exterior, sporting a wide range of health management and smart features, and more than 10,000 pre-designed watch faces.

The WATCH Ultimate extends the flagship series from high performance into the luxurious.

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Dell Expands AI Offerings to Accelerate Secure Generative AI Initiatives

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Dell Technologies introduces new offerings to help customers quickly and securely build generative AI (GenAI) models on-premises to accelerate improved outcomes and drive new levels of intelligence.

“Dell’s AI solutions offers enterprises the potential to right-size their GenAI efforts and help streamline operations as customers look to quickly deliver products and services across industry-specific use cases. In the era of intelligent automation, Dell Technologies is meeting organisations wherever they are in their GenAI journey, helping them position themselves for success in an increasingly intelligent and technology-driven world,” said Ashish Nadkarni, group vice president and general manager, worldwide infrastructure and BuyerView research, IDC.

Dell’s AI solutions offers enterprises the potential to right-size their GenAI efforts and help streamline operations as customers look to quickly deliver products and services across industry-specific use cases. In the era of intelligent automation, Dell Technologies is meeting organisations wherever they are in their GenAI journey, helping them position themselves for success in an increasingly intelligent and technology-driven world,” said Ashish Nadkarni, group vice president and general manager, worldwide infrastructure and BuyerView research, IDC.

Dell held a pre-embargo briefing last week prior to the official announcement today.

Here’s a quick summary:

  • Dell Generative AI Solutions include a new suite of Dell products and services, in collaboration with NVIDIA, to help businesses gain real-time insights and enable innovation through intelligence.
  • Dell Validated Design for Generative AI with NVIDIA offers pre-tested and proven Dell infrastructure, software and services to power transformative business outcomes with GenAI.
  • Dell Professional Services help customers with strategy, implementation and scaling to accelerate GenAI adoption.
  • Dell Precision workstations, with expanded NVIDIA GPU configurations, help users accelerate GenAI workloads locally on the device.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung Launches Foldables, Watches and Tablets

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Samsung has launched, at its global Unpacked event, a slew of seven Galaxy personal mobile devices: Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6, GalaxyWatch6 Classic, Galaxy Tab S9 series. Local availability and pricing below.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview prior to the global launch.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet (left) and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone at a special preview in Singapore prior to the global launch.

The following are the new personal mobile devices which Samsung unveiled.

  1. Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable phone
  2. Galaxy Z Fold5 foldable phablet
  3. Galaxy Watch6 smartwatch
  4. Galaxy Watch6 Classic smartwatch
  5. Galaxy Tab S9 tablet
  6. Galaxy Tab S9+ tablet
  7. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet

All the devices will be generally available in Singapore from 11 August 2023 (Friday).

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New Arrival: Arlo Pro 5 2K Wire-Free Home Security Camera

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

The new Arlo Pro 5 2K Security Camera is now available in Singapore at S$329.

“The Arlo Pro 5 is one of the most secure and reliable security cameras Arlo has engineered to date. Integrating two wireless technologies into one extremely compact form factor ensures users are better equipped to ‘protect their everything’,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

“The Arlo Pro 5 is one of the most secure and reliable security cameras Arlo has engineered to date. Integrating two wireless technologies into one extremely compact form factor ensures users are better equipped to ‘protect their everything’,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

The latest addition to the Pro series, the Arlo Pro 5 2K Security Camera operates off Dual-Band Wi-Fi support, with 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connections allowing users to enjoy faster video loading, and less buffering, so they can see what is happening faster.

“Supporting the overall Pro 5 experience, is the intuitive Arlo Secure app that ensures frictionless access to the most comprehensive monitoring tools available,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

Users will also welcome significant battery life improvements, with the Pro 5 offering up to 30% longer battery life than the Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera.

Through a paid Arlo Secure subscription (not included), users can take their security to the next level with time-saving automations that can be programmed to trigger events such as geo-fencing, mode changes, schedules, alarms and more.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Oppo Reno10 Series Smartphones in Singapore

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

The new Oppo Reno10 series comprises three 5G smartphones focussing on portrait and imaging capabilities – Reno10 5G (S$649), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$849), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$1,149). Promotions below.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

Oppo touts its new Reno10 series as the company’s most powerful portrait camera phone.

The Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System comprises a Telephoto Portrait Camera with a large sensor, an Ultra-Clear Main Camera, an Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera, and a high-quality 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Oppo boasts that the Reno10 series offers pro-level portrait imaging experiences that are not just Reno’s first, but also the industry’s first, housed within the slim, lightweight, and trendy design of the Oppo Reno series.

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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook D 14 Notebook Computer

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook D 14 (RRP: S$1,298) will be available from 7 July 2023 at Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate, as well as Huawei Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee. Launch promotions below.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The MateBook D 14 sports the latest 12th Gen Intel Core Processor and boasts Huawei’s strongest Metaline Wi-Fi antenna to date.

Sleek and lightweight, the Huawei MateBook D 14 features the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Super Device, upgraded PC Manager, and the new Personal Voice Enhancement technology.

Consumers can redeem a S$100 Early Bird Voucher# from 25 June – 14 July 2023 at Huawei Official Store on Lazada and Shopee to enjoy up to S$200 OFF from 1 – 14 July 2023.

More details below from the press release.

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PICO is Official VR Headset Partner for Olympics ESports Week

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

PICO has announced its sponsorship as the Official VR Headset Partner for the inaugural Olympics Esports Week (OEW). For the first time, the PICO 4 VR headset will be used in the main virtual taekwondo competition.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

The first event of its kind is created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and will be taking place in Singapore between 22 and 25 June 2023, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Sport Singapore and the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC).

“We are thrilled to be the Official VR Headset Partner for Olympic Esports Week. This partnership highlights PICO’s commitment to revolutionising the way people experience sports and gaming. We believe that VR has the power to merge the best aspects of both worlds, offering unparalleled immersion and physical engagement. We are excited to showcase our technology and contribute to the success of this groundbreaking event,” said Allen An, Regional Director for PICO Southeast Asia.

The four-day festival event will take place in Singapore at the end of June, showcasing the best of virtual sports, gaming and esports.

As the official VR headset sponsor, PICO’s VR headsets will be utilised, for the first time, in Virtual Taekwondo, one of the main competitive events.

This combines Singapore company Refract Technologies’ proprietary real-time full-body motion tracking system AXIS with the PICO 4 VR headset to deliver a groundbreaking VR adaptation of the traditional Korean martial art.

Virtual Taekwondo was created by Refract in partnership with World Taekwondo as an innovative game that will captivate participants and spectators alike, showcasing the incredible potential of VR in the world of sports.

In addition, PICO will be offering the programming of Olympic Esports Week on the PICO
Video app, providing viewers with the opportunity to enjoy the action on demand.

More details below from the press release.

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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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New Arrival: Asus Ultraportable Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504) in Singapore

Saturday, May 27th, 2023

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (S$2,098) is a thin and light 15.6-inch laptop with 16:9 120 Hz 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display, AMD Ryzen 7 processor, AMD Radeon graphics and long-lasting 67 Wh battery.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED is a powerful and compact laptop is designed for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED is a powerful and compact laptop is designed for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED laptop has a durable and compact all-metal 14.9 mm-thin design, weighing 1.4 kg for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

It has a 15.6-inch, 16:9 ratio, 2.8K, 120 Hz / 0.2 ms OLED NanoEdge display that is Pantone Validated for accurate colour rendering; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 for deep blacks; and is SGS and TÜV Rheinland-certified eye care.

It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7735U processor, and ships with 16 GB RAM, AMD Radeon graphics, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and WiFi 6E (802.11ax).

More details below from the press release.

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Event: Acer Announces Swift Edge 16 & Predator Triton 16 Laptops and Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router at Computex in Taiwan.

Friday, May 26th, 2023

Acer announced the launch of the Swift Edge 16 laptop, Predator Triton 16 laptop, and its first eco-friendly Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router at this year’s Computex, Taiwan’s biggest computing event.

From Left: The new Swift Edge 16 laptop, Wi-Fi6E Mesh Router, and Predator Triton 16 laptop from Acer.

From Left: The new Swift Edge 16 laptop, Wi-Fi6E Mesh Router, and Predator Triton 16 laptop from Acer.

The new Acer Swift Edge 16 laptop helps on-the-go professionals maximise their productivity and creativity demands by combining performance and durability in a lightweight laptop.

Comes with an ultra-thin (12.95mm) and light (1.23kg) magnesium alloy chassis.

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