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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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New Arrival: Canon EOS R100 Camera and RF28MM F/2.8 STM Lens

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Canon is launching its lightest mirrorless camera and thinnest RF lens. The EOS R100 mirrorless camera (S$729, body only) and the RF28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens (S$459) will be available in Singapore on 20 June and 4 July 2023 respectively.

The S$729 eos R100 camera body is also available as part of a S$889 kit bundled with the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The S$729 EOS R100 camera body is also available as part of a S$889 kit bundled with the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The EOS R100 mirrorless camera will be Canon’s smallest, lightest and most affordable EOS R system camera to date.

The RF28mm f/2.8 STM is the company’s first “pancake” prime lens in the RF lens lineup.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei WATCH Buds and Huawei FreeBuds 5 Earbuds

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Huawei is launching in Singapore the WATCH Buds (S$698) – a 2-in-1 smartwatch cum TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Bluetooth earbuds. It is also releasing its FreeBuds 5 earbuds (S$198). Both will hit the shelves in Singapore on 1 May 2023. Promotions below.

New wearables from Huawei with interesting and innovative designs. Huawei WATCH Buds (top) and Huawei FreeBuds 5 (bottom).

New wearables from Huawei with interesting and innovative designs. Huawei WATCH Buds (top) and Huawei FreeBuds 5 (bottom).

The Huawei WATCH Buds is basically a smartwatch that doubles up as a earbuds case, so that you don’t have to carry an earbud case separately, and you’ll always have the earbuds at hand – assuming that you wear your smartwatch all the time.

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New Arrival: Roborock S8, S8+ & S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Mops

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Roborock has launched in Singapore its latest S8 series of robot vacuum mops, comprising the S8, the S8+, and the flagship S8 Pro Ultra (S$1769.90).

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The flagship model – the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra – offers the following features.

Roborock RockDock Ultra System

The RockDock Ultra system is the dock for the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, providing for the robot cleaner automatic mop washing, auto water top up of the water tank, self-emptying of the dustbin, and auto brush cleaning.

Enhanced Cleaning Performance

The S8 Series is powered by Roborock’s strongest suction ever, at 6,000Pa.

A newly introduced dual rubber roller brush improves dirt pick up and is more effective in resisting hair tangles, making it especially convenient for those with pets.

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