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Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Galaxy Z Fold2 is the third folding smartphone/tablet hybrid from Samsung, following the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip. Available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze from 18 September, 2020, with pre-orders in early September. Prices TBA.

The latest member of the Galaxy Z line-up: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Samsung first announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 during Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in early August, with a few details on the size of the two Infinity-O displays and the two colour options available.
Dress Up the Galaxy Z Fold2
Customised options will be available for users on Samsung.com in select markets with four distinct colors for the hinge: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition will be available for pre-order beginning September 1, 2020 in select markets with general availability on September 25.
In “Part 2” of Galaxy Unpacked 2020 today, Samsung has just showcased Galaxy Z Fold2 in full, including detailed product specifications, availability and pre-order dates.
Essentially, the Galaxy Z Fold2 gives the user a convertible smartphone/tablet hybrid – offering the compactness of a smartphone for personal communications usage, and the extended screen real-estate of a tablet should the need arise.
Check out the details of the Galaxy Z Fold2 from the press release below.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020
Acronis True Image 2021 combines automated backup with antimalware defence to offer a comprehensive personal cyber protection solution. Perpetual & 1-year subscriptions available online, prices below.

Acronis True Image 2021 integrates real-time antimalware and on-demand antivirus with its established personal backup solution.
Acronis True Image 2021 is a cyber protection solution targeted at home users, prosumers, and small businesses around the world.
Pricing and Availability
Four versions of Acronis True Image are available: Standard, Essential, Advanced and Premium.
One-computer licenses starting at S$82 for Standard and S$68 for Essential.
Special launch prices for Advanced and Premium licenses (starting at S$96 and S$137, respectively) are available until November 2020, at which time the full MSRP will be in effect (starting at S$123 and S$171, respectively).
* see price table below.
With COVID-19 forcing people to work from home, a recent Acronis survey found nearly half (47%) of remote workers never received clear guidance on working from home.
Incorporating cybersecurity capabilities such as real-time antimalware protection, on-demand antivirus scans, web filtering, and videoconference protection into Acronis True Image helps users enjoy greater cyber protection.
For individuals and small business users, unifying these vital capabilities in one solution makes their protection easier to manage and more affordable.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Acronis, antimalware, backup, Blockchain, cyber defence, cyber protection, data, launch, protection, ransomware, Singapore, software, True Image
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Friday, August 14th, 2020
Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac is now ready for macOS Big Sur, blending the OS updates with new Mac integration and Windows-related features. Prices below.

Parallels Desktop 16 subscribers receive complimentary concurrent subscriptions to Parallels Toolbox for Mac and Windows and Parallels Access as well.
Highlights of Parallels Desktop 16 include the following.
Key Highlights
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3: Up to 20 percent faster DirectX 11 and improved OpenGL 3 graphics in Windows and Linux.
- Increased battery life: Stay productive on the go with up to 10 percent longer battery life when Windows runs in Travel Mode.
- Automatically reclaim disk space: Virtual machines (VMs) can be set to automatically return unused disk space when shutting down.
- New multi-touch gestures for Windows apps: Use smooth zoom and rotate Trackpad multi-touch gestures in Windows apps.
- Enhanced printing: Print on both sides and use more paper sizes, from A0 to envelope.
Prices and more details below from the press release.
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Tags:Big Sur, desktop, DirectX, Mac, Mac OS, macOS, new arrivals, OpenGL, OS, Parallels, software, Windows, Windows 10
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
Xiaomi is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Redmi 9C on Shopee on Sunday, 16 August. There will also be promotional discounts for Xiaomi devices from 14 – 21 August on Xiaomi’s Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada. Promotions below.

Xiaomi Redmi 9C to be launched for Singapore on Shopee on Sunday, 16 August.
The entry-level Redmi 9C will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor and feature a large 6.53-inch HD+ Dot Drop large display – good for gamers.
Prices for Redmi 9C
- Redmi 9C (2GB+32GB): S$159 (fr 16 August)
- Redmi 9C (3GB+64GB): S$179 (fr 23 August)
The smartphone has a 5000mAh (TYP) high-capacity battery, and 13-megapixel AI triple camera.
For those considering Xiaomi’s other smartphone models, or looking for a robot vacuum mop, gaming monitor or wireless earphones, check out below the 10th Anniversary sales on Xiaomi’s Official Store on Shopee.
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Tags:Lazada, MediaTek, new arrivals, promotions, Redmi, sales, Shopee, Singapore, smartphones, Xiaomi
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
Prime Gaming offers free content for today’s popular video games plus free games every month.

Now more than 150 million paid Prime members around the world can get more value out of their Prime membership with the best of gaming.
Amazon first launched gaming benefits in 2016 as Twitch Prime.
Prime Gaming is included with Prime memberships and Prime Video subscriptions in over 200 countries and territories.
Prime members can start claiming Prime Gaming content today.
If you’re not a Prime member, learn more and start a 30-day free trial.
Today, Amazon is launching Prime Gaming, an Amazon Prime benefit offering members tons of free, exclusive content for their favorite games, a collection of free PC games, and a free Twitch channel subscription every month.
This month’s more than 20 Free Games with Prime include SNK arcade classics SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION, METAL SLUG 2, and indie retro brawler Treachery in Beatdown City.
More details below from the press release.
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Monday, August 10th, 2020
The Galaxy Buds Live (S$288) are Samsung’s latest true wireless earbuds – now available for pre-orders, for collection from 17 August.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will be available in Mystic Bronze, Mystic White and Mystic Black.
Combining AKG’s sound expertise with a bigger, 12mm speaker compared to Galaxy Buds+, along with a bass duct, audio sounds deep and rich so you can enjoy music the way the artist intended.
Galaxy Buds Live comes with three microphones and Voice Pickup Unit so you can feel like you’re in the same room as your loved ones, even when you’re apart.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live was unveiled together with 4 other devices during Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
These earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation for open type bringing the best of both: live and spacious sound quality, with the ability for you to tune in (or out) of the world around you.
Below are details of how to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live in Singapore.
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Tags:audio, AV, earbuds, earphones, Galaxy, launches, new arrivals, preorders, Samsung, Singapore
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Sunday, August 9th, 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 features advanced health features and is now available for pre-orders, for collection from 17 August. Prices and models below.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3 in Mystic Black.
The Galaxy Watch3 helps manage your routines, enabling you to achieve fitness goals, and take ownership over your health.
With a slimmed-down version of the rotating bezel, Galaxy Watch3 aims to be the center of your wellness experience, sporting Samsung’s most expansive health suite yet.
With the Blood oxygen feature, you can measure and track oxygen saturation over time, for fitness and wellness purposes.
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Tags:Galaxy, launches, new arrivals, preorders, Samsung, Singapore, smartwatches, wearables
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Saturday, August 8th, 2020
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are two versatile tablets that combine the power of a PC, the flexibility of a tablet, and the connectivity of a smartphone. Prices and pre-ordering info below.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ promise seamless videoconferencing, fast downloads, and virtually lag-free streaming.
Samsung boasts that the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ offer PC-level productivity because of a powerful processor, as well as an improved keyboard experience (keyboard sold separately as Book Cover Keyboard).
The S Pen is also enhanced with similar capabilities as the
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ together with four other devices including the Note20, during Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
For entertainment, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ feature an immersive display with a 120 Hz refresh rate to power the cloud-based gaming or high-definition streaming that 5G enables — or do both at the same time with upgraded multi-tasking capabilities.
For users who want even more space to work, play, and create, Galaxy Tab S7+ offers a larger 12.4” Super AMOLED display.

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. Click to enlarge.
To work across multiple devices, when there’s no Wi-Fi network, you can use Auto Hotspot to automatically tether other Galaxy devices to the 5G-enabled tablet.
With Nearby Share, you can effortlessly transmit files to nearby contacts.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ can extend a Samsung PC as a Second screen, either duplicating and extending the PC’s display.
Maximize productivity even further with tools such as Samsung Notes, S Pen, Book Cover Keyboard and Bluetooth mouse for the complete computing experience.
More details below on pre-ordering and purchasing the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in Singapore.
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Friday, August 7th, 2020
The ASUS ROG Strix G35 is a top-of-the-line gaming desktop that promises tournament-level performance for competitive gaming with the flexibility to go beyond. Prices and configurations below.

For demanding workloads like content creation and heavy duty multitasking, the ROG Strix G35 features up to Intel Core i9 processor.
The Republic of Gamers Strix Strix G35 retails from S$3,998 starting today and is available at the ASUS Exclusive Store, ASUS Online Store and all authorised retailers.
The ROG G35 ships with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti which handles modern games with fast and fluid frame rates.
It is equipped with up to Intel Core i9-processor to tackle heavy multitasking, content creation, and other demanding workloads
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Asus, desktops, gaming, Intel, new arrivals, NVIDIA, ROG, Singapore, Strix
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Thursday, August 6th, 2020
Sony’s new wireless noise cancelling headphones offers up to 30 hours of battery life. The WH-1000XM4 will be available in Singapore (S$549) from tomorrow, 7 August.

Sony’s noise cancelling wireless headphones WH-1000XM4 in Black and Platinum Silver (pictured here) will be available at selected retail shops and online stores from 7 August 2020 at a retail price of S$549 inclusive GST.
The WH-1000XM4 is the 4th generation over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphones in Sony’s 1000X family.
Key features of the WH-1000XM4 include:
- Superior sound with Industry-leading Noise Cancellation.
- Less noise and purer sound with smart listening technology that automatically personalises your experience.
- Practical, comfortable and stylish with up to 30 hours battery life.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:audio, headphones, new arrivals, noise cancelling, Singapore, Sony, wireless
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