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New arrival: Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact & XA1 Plus smartphones

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Recently announced at IFA 2017, Sony Mobile is launching the Xperia XZ1 (S$898), Xperia XZ1 Compact (S$668) & Xperia XA1 Plus (S$498) in Singapore on 7 Oct, 2017.

5.2-inch Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo smartphone. S$898, 3D scanning, 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera for predictive photos & super slow motion videos, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB memory, front-facing stereo speakers, 2700mAh battery. 2 colours: White Silver, Black.

All three Android smartphones can be pre-ordered from now to 6 October.

The 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XperiaXZ1 Compact are top tier smartphones and will be among the first smartphones in the world to ship with Andoid 8.0 Oreo.

The Xperia XZ Premium remains the Xperia flagship in Sony’s smartphone product line.

Media preview for the new Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact & Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphones in Singapore. In the photo, Sony Mobile staff is doing a 3D scan of the model’s head using the new Xperia XZ1.

The two phones will feature continue the Motion Eye camera for capturing detail and super slow motion video, as well as a new capability to capture 3D scans of faces and objects.

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New arrival: LifeProof phone cases for iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

OtterBox launched new protective LifeProof phone cases for iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus – targeted at owners with an active and adventurous Lifestyle. Prices range from S$69 to S$159 and are listed below.

Update (13 November, 2017):

As part of my tech4xmas 2017 Giveaway, I have one LifeProof NËXT iphone cover up for grabs on Instagram until Friday (17 November).

It takes less than a minute, so try your luck and score yourself or your loved one a LifeProof NËXT phone case for a X’mas present.

Here’s a protective phone case from LifeProof’s FRĒ series.

Here’s a protective phone case from LifeProof’s FRĒ series.

LifeProof built its reputation on sleek, ultra-protective iPhone cases, from 360-degree coverage to the first screenless waterproof case.

Owned by OtterBox, the company offers three product lines for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X phone covers.

These are NËXT, SLΛM, and FRĒ.

LifeProof is expanding its lineup of action-ready cases with NËXT and SLΛM, two next-generation LifeProof cases that complement water-resistant devices, available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and coming soon for iPhone X.

LifeProof’s best-selling waterproof case line, FRĒ, will also be available soon for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

More details from the press release below.

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New arrival: AppeDine launches Beta F&B apps

Sunday, September 24th, 2017

AppeDine has launched the public beta release of its trilateral F&B and lifestyle e-commerce marketplace in Singapore.

The AppeDine apps were launched in Singapore at a pop-up launch at Cali Singapore at Park Avenue Hotel.

The platform offers the ability to perform online transactions customised for F&B and lifestyle service providers, chefs and consumers.

Users can download the AppeDine’s mobile app or visit its website for their next culinary and lifestyle experience.

Below are more details from the press release.

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New arrival: 4 Canon PIXMA inkjet printers for photos & SOHO

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

Canon has launched today 4 new PIXMA inkjet all-in-one printers. The TS9170 (S$329), TS8170 (S$299) and TS5170 (S$189) are photo all-in-one printers, while the TR8570 (S$289) is a business all-in-one printer. Available 25 September, 2017.

Canon PIXMA TS9170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$329).

Hot on the heels of Epson’s launch of the rival’s L-series ink tank printers yesterday, Canon has launched four new models in its PIXMA series of inkjet printers.

Canon’s new lineup is skewed more towards photo printing – three out of the four new models are photo all-in-one printers while the fourth is targeted at small businesses and SOHOs.

Canon PIXMA TS8170 photo all-in-one inkjet printer (S$299).

Below are the details of the new printers from the press release.

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New arrival: Six Epson L-series inkjet printers for 2017

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Epson has launched its new L-Series ink tank printers, with six new models (L6190, L6170, L6160, L4160, L4150, L405, ) ranging from S$539 to S$329. Available 22 September, 2017. Prices below.

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Epson L6190 integrated ink tank printer uses spill proof refill bottles (S$539): print, scan, copy, ADF, Fax, duplex.

  • ISO Speed: 15 ipm / 8.0 ipm
  • Wireless, Ethernet, Mobile & Cloud Printing
  • Supports Apple Airprint & Mopria Print Service
  • Borderless photo printing up to A4 size
  • User replaceable maintenance box available for added convenience
  • 2 years on-site warranty, or 50,000 pages whichever comes first

All the new printer models (except the L405) are integrated ink tank printers where the ink tank container has been positioned within the printer to reduce the overall footprint of the printers.

Unlike the new integrated ink tank printers, the new L405 (S$329) retains the external ink tank design of Epson’s existing ink tank printers, resulting in a larger footprint.

Unlike the new integrated ink tank printers, the new L405 (S$329) retains the external ink tank design of Epson’s existing ink tank printers, resulting in a larger footprint.

New features in some of the models include auto-duplex printing (or paper feeding), PrecisionCore printheads and a 30-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder).

Prices and more details (viz. which models sport which of the new features) can be found in the press release below.

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Weekender: Newby Teas in Singapore; adds 2 new flavours

Saturday, July 15th, 2017

Try out these two new offerings – Earl Green & Highland Green – in the Classic Tea Bag Collection, and sip these premium brews as you browse through tech4tea.com. S$19 per box with 25 tea bags.

Tea tasting at the launch of Newby Teas in Singapore, at Wangz Hotel.

Newby Teas has been officially launched in Singapore.

The London-based luxury tea brand also introduced two new green tea blends in its Classic Tea Bag Collection – the Earl Green and Highland Green.

The two new teas in the Oolong & Green Teas category in the Classic Tea Bag Collection - Earl Green and Highland Green.

The two new teas in the Oolong & Green Teas category in the Classic Tea Bag Collection – Earl Green and Highland Green.

Tea lovers can make purchases online at www.newbyteas.sg.

At the moment, there’s a sale where some of the blends are being sold at half price.

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New arrival: Canon EOS 200D entry-level DSLR

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

The EOS 200D is an entry-level DSLR targeted at the fashion conscious photographer. Price & availability TBA.

The EOS 200D features Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the latest DIGIC 7 image processor.

More details from the press release below.

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New arrival: Plantronics BackBeat 505 Bluetooth headphones

Sunday, July 2nd, 2017

The wireless Bluetooth headphones lasts up to 18 hours to make phone calls, listen to music, play games. Available now in Singapore (S$139).

Plantronics BackBeat 505 will be available in Dark Grey, Grey, and White.

The new BackBeat 505 headphones from Plantronics can stream music up to 10m, pair up to 8 Bluetooth devices and connect to 2 devices simultaneously.

More details from the press release below.

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New arrival: Canon EOS 6D Mark II full-frame DSLR

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Canon launches the lightest DSLR in its EOS full-frame DSLR line-up. Price & availability TBA.

Update (12 July, 2017):

Price & availability – The EOS 6D Mark II will be available at authorised Canon dealers on 27 July 2017 at the following recommended retail prices.

  • EOS 6D Mark II Body (Body only): S$2,899
  • EOS 6D Mark II (w/24-70 L IS): S$3,949
  • EOS 6D Mark II (w/24-105 L IS II): S$4,299

Customers who make a pre-order from 13 July 2017 to 26 July 2017 will be entitled to a free Canon professional camera backpack worth $289.

If you’re a photography buff looking for an entry-level full-frame DSLR to up your game, you would be excited by the new EOS 6D Mark II from Canon.

It is the lightest full-frame DSLR from the Japanese maker’s EOS line-up but packs a complete arsenal of functionalities.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II entry-level full-frame DSLR for enthusiasts.

Its 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor promises exceptionally clear images even under low light conditions; and it is capable of achieving an impressive background blur effect – a key characteristic the larger sensors in full-frame cameras.

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New arrival: Microsoft Xbox One X gaming console at E3

Sunday, June 11th, 2017

The Xbox One X is the most powerful and smallest Xbox console that Microsoft has ever built. It puts the greatest graphic fidelity in the hands of game creators to create true 4K games. Available in Singapore in 2017 (S$699).

Microsoft promises that every game will play great across the Xbox One family, with Xbox One X enhancing your existing library with better textures, smoother framerates and faster load times, even on a 1080p TV.

The Xbox One games and accessories you already own are compatible with Xbox One X, so if you’re an Xbox gamer, chances are you already have a library of games that will look and play better on Xbox One X.

Formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”, Xbox One X will join the Xbox One family of devices and coexist alongside Xbox One and Xbox One S.

Microsoft boasts that the Xbox One X has 40 percent more power than any other console, and users can experience immersive true 4K gaming when paired with a 4K display.

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