Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category

New Arrival: Kobo Plus eBook & Audiobook Subscription in Singapore

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Rakuten Kobo launches subscription service in Singapore which gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo’s library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Prices below.

From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.

From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.

Digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore.

Avid readers and book lovers across Singapore – including more than 300,000 existing Kobo members – can now access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.

The service has three subscription plan offers:

● Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for SGD 12.99 per month.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: PRISM+ Ventures into Laundry Washers and Dryers

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

PRISM+ has entered the laundry appliances market with the launch of its Monsoon Laundry Series and unveiling of premium Cyclone Laundry Series — both including washers, dryers and washer/dryer combos. Price and availability below.

The new Laundry Series from PRISM+ will feature Singapore’s first UV-light sanitation dryer.

The new Laundry Series from PRISM+ will feature Singapore’s first UV-light sanitation dryer.

Starting out with TVs and gaming monitors, PRISM+ has grown into a company offering home technology and appliances.

Following the launch of its refrigerator products one year ago, the local company has launched its first laundry products with its Monsoon lineup of front load washers, heat pump dryers with UV-light sanitation and washer/dryer combos.

Prices and availability of the PRISM+ Monsoon Laundry Series. Prices for the Space Grey colour are S$20 higher than the white version.

Prices and availability of the PRISM+ Monsoon Laundry Series. Prices for the Space Grey colour are S$20 higher than the white version.

For those looking for premium features, PRISM+ will introduce the Cyclone Series in Q2 2025 — with AI-driven washing, auto detergent dosing, and an ultra-quiet Direct Drive motor.

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New Arrival: myFirst Fone S4 Smartwatch & Insta 20 Print Camera

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Homegrown company myFirst unveiled its latest smartwatch Fone S4 (S$299)and camera with instant printer Insta 20 (S$139). Both available from January 2025, with pre-orders beginning on 27 December 2024.

myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.

myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.

The new Fone S4 comes with a slew of new features, includingmagiCode which lets parents use custom vibration patterns as a unique “morse code” system.

Intimate messages like a gentle buzz for “I miss you” offer a meaningful and fun way to stay connected throughout the day.

myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch -- Features and specifications at a glance.

myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch — Features and specifications at a glance.

Fone S4 also has a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen – the largest in the myFirst smartwatch range – and an always-on display, ensuring the time and date remain visible without needing to wake the device manually.

There is also a gamification feature that transforms routines into rewarding adventures.

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New Arrival: Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition

Friday, September 20th, 2024

The Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition was unveiled during the Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona, Spain and introduces Advanced Golf features and enhanced outdoor experiences.

The Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 -- the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for local prices as I will be attending the launch.

The Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 — the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for local prices as I will be attending the launch.

The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate sports a Zirconium-based liquid metal material case and 100-metre true submersible water resistance, making it Huawei’s first 10 ATM smartwatch under the ISO 22810:2010 standard and with EN13319 certification for diving accessories which supports dives with a maximum depth of 100 metres.

Additionally, it offers up to 14-days of battery life.

The new Green Edition introduces a new Green colourway, an Advanced Golf Course Mode and upgraded Expedition Mode features.

More details below about the smartwatch from the press release.

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Event: Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona Unveils Wearables and Tablets

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

The Huawei Innovative Product launch in Barcelona, Spain introduced a slew of exciting wearables (Huawei GT 5 Series, Huawei Watch D2, and Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition) and tablets (Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch and Huawei MatePad Air).

The Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona unveils next-gen wearables experience and seamless productivity with tablets.

The Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona unveils next-gen wearables experience and seamless productivity with tablets.

Products will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 — the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur.

Stay tuned as I will be attending the launch.

During the Barcelona launch, Alex Huang, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Consumer BG, emphasised the brand’s global impact and commitment to innovation.

Highlighting Huawei’s commitment to blend cutting-edge technology, fashion, and creativity, into the products, seamlessly integrating them into consumers’ daily lives, the brand continues to inspire consumers through campaigns such as Light Up Your Rings initiative and GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity.

Some highlights below from the Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona.

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New Arrival: All-in-One Compact TM-m30III Receipt Printer

Thursday, June 27th, 2024

The Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer offers a new versatile point-of-sale (POS) printing solution that supports the operational demands of the Retail and Food & Beverage industry. Available now in Singapore.

The versatile TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer has built in multiple connectivity options, paper de-curl mechanism and UTF-8 font support.

The versatile Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer has built in multiple connectivity options, paper de-curl mechanism and UTF-8 font support.

The new Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer streamlines operations, enhances customer experiences, and elevates efficiency for businesses.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung WindFree Multi-Split Air Conditioners

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The latest additions to Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances supported by AI innovation promises smarter experiences to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

The new WindFree Air Conditioners will be available in May 2024.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

To allow homeowners to manage their homes in a smarter way, Samsung is also launching a lineup of new Bespoke AI appliances with enhanced connectivity and AI capabilities.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Leica SL3 Mirrorless Full Frame Camera

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

The Leica SL3 is now available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorised dealers — with a retail price of S$10,400 inclusive of GST.

The “Made in Germany” Leica SL3 offers an optimised design, efficient user interface, and the versatile L-Mount bayonet to offer a mirrorless full-frame camera boasting high image quality.

The “Made in Germany” Leica SL3 offers an optimised design, efficient user interface, and the versatile L-Mount bayonet to offer a mirrorless full-frame camera boasting high image quality.

At the core of the Leica SL3 is the BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, protected in a solid all-metal body with elegant leather.

The sensor records raw files in DNG or JPEG format with a resolution of either 60, 36 or 18 MP.

In each case, the full sensor surface is used.

The SL3 has a dynamic range expanded to 15 f-stops and an ISO range from 50 to 100,000.

With phase detection (PDAF), depth mapping (Object Detection AF), and contrast recognition (Contrast Detection AF), the autofocus system of the SL3 combines the strengths of three technologies to create sharp pictures even in dim light.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Epson WorkForce ES-C380W and ES-C320W Scanners

Friday, February 16th, 2024

Epson today launched the WorkForce ES-C380W and ES-C320W A4 document scanners. Both are available for sale in Singapore.

The new Epson WorkForece ES-C380W(left) and ES-C320W A4 document scanners.

The new Epson WorkForece ES-C380W (left) and ES-C320W A4 document scanners.

The Epson Workforce ES-C380W and ES-C320W targets hybrid workers from compact home offices to bustling corporate spaces, and are designed to empower productivity, enhance collaboration and streamline workflows across diverse work settings.

The ES-C380W and ES-C320W are the successors of the DS-360W.

Compared to its predecessor, these new models are able to scan more types of media and feature duplex scanning at speeds up to 30 ppm / 60 ipm.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Belkin Launches Disney-Themed Accessories

Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Belkin celebrates its 41st anniversary with a new lineup of Disney and Marvel-themed accessories.

This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.

This is Belkin’s first collaboration of accessories with Disney and Marvel.

The Disney-themed range of accessories aim to evoke nostalgia, style, and innovation and will be available in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region from Greater China, Korea and Japan, ASEAN and across to India.

This collection spans Belkin’s range of accessories encompassing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Cases, the 5K Magnetic Battery Pack for the iPhone, the powerful 65W Dual USB-C Charger, two-metre-long super durable braided silicone cables and an array of children headsets.

As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the new line-up of products feature Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories and characters, designed along five themes.

  1. Disney100 Prism
  2. Disney100 Music
  3. Lotso from Toy Story
  4. Frozen
  5. Marvel

More details about each theme below from the press release.

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