Archive for December, 2022

CES 2023: LG Unveils 2nd-Generation LG Signature Home Appliances

Friday, December 30th, 2022

Seven years after its initial launch, LG revamps its Signature appliances by adding differentiated features and technologies that offer more convenience, new colours, materials and finishes that bring a sleeker, more minimalist look to the home.

The aesthetically refined, technologically advanced products from the LG SIGNATURE range will be complemented in each stylish appointed interior scene by Molteni&C’s stunning furniture pieces. Photo: LG Electronics.

The aesthetically refined, technologically advanced products from the LG SIGNATURE range will be complemented in each stylish appointed interior scene by Molteni&C’s stunning furniture pieces. Photo: LG Electronics.

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its second-generation LG Signature home appliance lineup at CES 2023, in the LG Signature zone of LG’s booth under the theme of “Live Beyond”.

“LG SIGNATURE second-generation appliances combine our exclusive technologies, an array of enhanced features of convenience and efficiency, and gorgeous, modern design for a smart, sustainable and more luxurious life at home,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company.

The models on display at CES will include the new LG Signature 4-Door French-Door refrigerator with Dual InstaView™; a washer and dryer pair with 7-inch LCD touch panels; Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with smart InstaView™; and the double Oven Slide-in Range with built-in cameras and automatic time and temperature-setting functionality.

Among other LG Signature products appearing in the exhibit are an air conditioner, air purifier, OLED TV and the Wine Cellar.

The LG SIGNATURE zone, comprising a living room, laundry room and kitchen, has been created in partnership with Italian designer furniture brand, Molteni&C.

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Holiday Greetings: Fourth and Final Christmas Card for 2022

Wednesday, December 28th, 2022

Today is the fourth day of Christmas. Here’s the final Christmas card from my recent winter vacation in the Cotswolds. This post was first published on The Travel Memoir.

A view of fresh powdered snow from the warmth of the dining room in the little cottage we stayed in during our winter vacation in the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom. This photo was taken with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.

A view of fresh powdered snow from the warmth of the dining room in the little cottage we stayed in during our winter vacation in the Cotswolds in the United Kingdom. This photo was taken with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.

It had not snowed in the Cotswolds for a few years now so it was a pleasant surprise to see the neighbourhood blanketed with snow when we woke up one evening.

As a result, we got to see a side of the Cotswolds not usually experienced by tourists – a winter wonderland of charming cottages nestled in a snowy landscape.

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Holiday Greetings: On the third day of Christmas …

Tuesday, December 27th, 2022

Today is the third day of Christmas. Another Christmas card from my recent winter vacation in the Cotswolds. This post was first published on The Travel Memoir.

In the photo is this beautifully lit house on Church Street in Broadway, which we visited just after sunset.

In the photo is this beautifully lit house on Church Street in Broadway, which we visited just after sunset.

May peace be with you and your loved ones Always.

In the photo is one of many charming cottages we admired during our tour of the Cotswolds in the UK this winter.

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Holiday Greetings: Boxing Day 2022

Monday, December 26th, 2022

It’s Boxing Day and the second day of Christmas. Spare a thought for those who have been of service to you.

These two cheery

These two cheery “Gingerbread” couple welcomed us at the Church of St Peter and St Paul when we were returning to our cottage in the Cotswolds after dark and decided to take a walk around the village. This photo was taken with a Huawei Mate 50 Pro smartphone.

Boxing Day is a public holiday in many countries celebrating the day after Christmas.

According to Wikipedia, “though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to poor people, today Boxing Day forms part of Christmas celebrations, with many people choosing to take advantage of Boxing Day sales”.

The Oxford English Dictionary gives the earliest attestation from Britain in 1743, defining it as “the day after Christmas day”, and saying “traditionally on this day tradespeople, employees, etc., would receive presents or gratuities in the form of “Christmas Boxes” from their customers or employers.”

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Holiday Greetings: Merry Christmas 2022

Sunday, December 25th, 2022

Here’s wishing everyone who celebrates Christmas a very Blessed X’mas!

We found this charming X'mas tree and fireplace in the House of MinaLima Harry Potter Shop in London, a collaboration between two graphic designers (Miraphora and Eduardo Lima) who created the entire graphic universe of the Harry Potter movies and the Wizarding World.

We found this charming X’mas tree and fireplace in the House of MinaLima Harry Potter Shop in London, a collaboration between two graphic designers (Miraphora and Eduardo Lima) who created the entire graphic universe of the Harry Potter movies and the Wizarding World.

May peace be with you and your loved ones in this festive season.

Fans of Harry Potter must visit the House of MinaLima (in the Christmas Card above) when you visit London.

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Roborock Wins Best Robot Vacuum Brand in 2022 BiC Awards by tech4tea.com

Thursday, December 15th, 2022

Roborock combines cutting-edge technologies with a keen awareness of what home-owners want to produce robot vacuums with floor-cleaning features that get the job done with minimum human intervention.

Roborock is the Best Robot Vacuum Brand 2022 in the tech4tea.com Best-in-Class Awards this year.

Roborock is the Best Robot Vacuum Brand 2022 in the tech4tea.com Best-in-Class Awards this year.

Having used multiple robot vacuum floor-cleaners since their debut more than a decade ago, tech4tea.com has witnessed the evolution in their design and performance over time.

The flagship S7 MaxV Ultra exemplifies Roborock’s ability to home-owners’ desire to keep their homes clean with minimum fuss and human intervention.

The flagship S7 MaxV Ultra exemplifies Roborock’s ability to home-owners’ desire to keep their homes clean with minimum fuss and human intervention.

In the early days, a simple robot vacuum could only vacuum the floor with limited effectiveness, and required the user to manually empty the dust compartment and clean the vacuum robot frequently.

Nowadays, with robot vacuums like the S7 MaxV Ultra from Roborock, home-owners can delegate the floor cleaning of their homes completely to their robot vacuums, with minimum fuss and human intervention.

The S7 MaxV Ultra, for example, not only vacuums but also mops the floor.

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Promotion: Roborock x Shopee 12.12 Sale for Vacuum-Mop Robots

Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Roborock is having a one-day sale on Shopee on 12 December 2022. This is a chance to purchase its Roborock G10 robot vacuum-mop at S$929.90 and Dyad handheld vacuum cleaner at S$469.90.

The Roborock promotions are available exclusively on the brand’s official store on Shopee. Check out the discounts for Roborock’s cleaning robots for 12.12.

The Roborock promotions are available exclusively on the brand’s official store on Shopee. Check out the discounts for Roborock’s cleaning robots for 12.12.

Last chance for Christmas shopping for the festive season!

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum-mop makes an ideal present for the mother/mother-in-law, while the Roborock Dyad handheld vacuum should please the father/father-in-law.

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New Arrival: Dyson Zone 2-in-1 Air Purification Headphones

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Dyson enters a new market segment with its dual-purpose Dyson Zone which serves as an active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a detachable over-the-nose/mouth air purifier. Prices TBA.

The Dyson Zone air purification headphones are designed to help city dwellers fight urban air and noise pollution in their daily commutes in the city.

The Dyson Zone air purification headphones are designed to help city dwellers fight urban air and noise pollution in their daily commutes in the city.

Audio wise, the Dyson Zone boasts up to 50 hours of audio playback with active noise cancellation.

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Review: Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

#tech4travel: When I’m on road or go on vacation, the most important laptop accessory I bring along is the Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter, which expands the limited connectivity options on the ultraportable laptop that I bring along.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter is a must-have accessory for my ultraportable laptop when I’m on vacation and on the road.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter is a must-have accessory for my ultraportable laptop when I’m on vacation and on the road.

For full connectivity on my Work From Home workspace, the centerpiece is my Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, which provides full compatibility and connectivity for my laptop to other devices and peripherals, including those using legacy ports such as VGA ports.

When I go on vacation, or present at clients’ offices, I usually bring an ultraportable laptop which has a limited number of physical ports for the sake of compactness.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter has an RRP of S$109 in Singapore.

The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter has an RRP of S$109 in Singapore.

There are actually some ultraportable laptops out there that have a sum total of ONE USB-C port!

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