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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook 16s and MatePad 11.5-inch (LTE)

Monday, September 4th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook 16s notebook (S$2,298) and MatePad 11.5” tablet (S$498) will be available from Huawei Official Stores online on Lazada and Shopee, as well as Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 9 September 2023.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a Windows notebook sporting 13th Gen Intel Core Processor while the Huawei MatePad 11.5” (LTE) is a tablet powered by Harmony 3.1 operating system.

Both are the latest office productivity computers in Huawei’s Super Device ecosystem which feature drag-and-drop file transfer and connectivity between devices.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum in Singapore

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Dyson is launching its first robot vacuum in Singapore – the Dyson 360 Vis Nav will hit the shelves tomorrow with a hefty price tag of S$1,999.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

Dyson has been making robot vacuums since 2016 but this will be the first time it has sold one in Singapore.

First launched on 25 May 2023 in Australia, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav was also the first Dyson robot vacuum to be released in the continent.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is available from 3 August 2023, priced at S$1,999 on Dyson.com and Dyson Demo Stores.

More details below from the press release.

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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: 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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Roborock Announces Xiao Zhan as Global Ambassador in Conjunction with Q Revo

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

In conjunction with the launch of the Q Revo, Roborock has announced that the company has appointed Xiao Zhan as the Roborock Global Brand Ambassador.

Roborock is dedicated to delivering a better living experience without compromise through innovation. Now more than ever, floor cleaners like robot vacuums with cutting-edge hands-off automation and cleaning efficiency are increasingly vital to everyday life,” says Richard Chang, Founder & CEO of Roborock.

Chinese star Xiao Zhan, widely known as Sean Xiao, received multiple accolades from his work as an actor and singer, including setting the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling digital album within 24 hours of releasing his single Spotlight.

Roborock Q Revo is an all-in-one vacuum and mop which uses Roborock’s first dual spinning mop system and a redesigned maintenance-free dock.

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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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New Arrival: Huawei Band 8 Smart Health Wearable Tracker

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

Huawei Band 8 (S$88) will be available for pre-order on its official store on Shopee from 1 June 2023. It will be available at Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 6 June. Promotions below.

The Huawei Band 8 smart band weighs 14g and has a thickness of 8.99mm. It also sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED colour display with a resolution of 368 x 194, and screen-to-body ratio of up to 65%.

The Huawei Band 8 smart band weighs 14g and has a thickness of 8.99mm. It also sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED colour display with a resolution of 368 x 194, and screen-to-body ratio of up to 65%.

Huawei’s Band 8 is equipped with comprehensive health monitoring, all-round fitness features, up to 2-weeks long battery life, and smart features.

More details below about the Huawei Band 8 from the press release.

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