Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
Sunday, July 10th, 2022
Tech-U-Can-Use (TUCU): Need charging USB cables with Lightning connectors for your Apple devices? Check out these two cables from Belkin.
Over the weekend, I got these two cables for my nephew who is an Apple fan.
- Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex USB-A Cable with Lightning Connector
- Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector
Why use these cables instead of those generic cables that came with the devices?
Because of greater durability and flexibility.
Belkin boasts that the BoostCharge Pro Flex USB cables are up to 30x more durable than ordinary cables, so that they are more resistant to tangling, fraying and kinks.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, cables, new arrivals, power, reviews, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU
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Saturday, July 9th, 2022
Tech-U-Can-Use (TUCU): This compact and fast GaN charger takes care of the charging needs of all my smartphones, tablets and laptops at home and on my travels.
I’ve been using this BoostCharge Pro 4-Port 108W GaN Charger from Belkin since it hit shelves in Singapore last month and it has become the charging “hub” for my electronic gadgets.
The charger includes 2x USB-C and 2x USB-A ports to power a laptop and three additional devices, using USB-C PD and GaN technologies to provide a high-powered and efficient charge.
Combinations for simultaneously charging different devices on the four ports.
It can charge my Asus laptop at full speed or fast charge a Samsung S22 Ultra and an iPad while charging two additional devices such as the Sony LinkBuds S earbuds and the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, new arrivals, power, reviews, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU
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Friday, July 8th, 2022
Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is launching in Singapore a new smart lighting product line under the brand WiZ.
WiZ is a new line of plug-and-play smart lighting system that Signify is introducing into the Singapore market.
Based on Wi-Fi connectivity, the WiZ platform is in addition to the existing Zigbee-based Philips Hue smart light ecosystem.
“When people think smart homes, they think smart lighting. Lighting is the top device that they want to control with voice. With the intuitive, relevant and accessible WiZ product range, Signify is making it effortless for consumers to get started on their smart home adventure and ushering them into new realms of connectivity, control and convenience,” said Jitender Khurana, Country Head and Managing Director, Signify Singapore.
The plug-and-play WiZ Connected portfolio comprises modern bulbs, portable lights, ceiling lights, downlighters, lightstrips and accessories, enabling users to easily inject smart, connected lighting to every corner of their home.
Designed for hassle-free set-up over Bluetooth and connectivity over existing Wi-Fi networks, WiZ comes with multiple control options including the WiZ app, voice control, smart switches and motion sensors to make daily living smarter, easier and more comfortable.
It is a multi-protocol smart lighting system built on an open Internet of Things (IoT) platform to give users the ultimate smart lighting experience.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:appliances, Home, IoT, lighting, new arrivals, Philips, Signify, Singapore, smart home, WiZ
Posted in Appliances, audioVisual, Decor, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, Lighting, newArrivals, Philips, Press Release, Signify, Singapore | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
Roborock will be launching its latest robotic vacuum mop tomorrow. The G10 ships with an Auto Self-Cleaning Dock, and introduces Auto-Mop Washing, which washes the robot’s mop during and after cleanup. Introductory promotions below.
The Roborock G10 is now available for pre-order at a special launch price of S$1,399 (U.P. S$1,699) exclusively on the brand’s official store on Shopee from 7 July until 14 July.
The Roborock G10 features the brand’s proprietary Auto Mop Washing, a unique system that washes the robot’s mop during and after cleanup.
Upon startup, the standard mop wash is enabled by default with an interval of 20 minutes. The maximum interval can be set up to 50minutes.
The slide drives the cleaning module to brush (600 rpm) the mop to remove dirty water back and forth, in order to avoid dragging a dirty cloth over the floor.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:appliances, mops, new arrivals, Roborock, robots, Singapore, vacuum
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Monday, July 4th, 2022
Huawei has just launched its latest wireless Bluetooth speaker in Singapore. Co-engineered with audio expert Devialet, the Sound Joy offers good punchy sound, long playback battery life and IP67 waterproofing/dustproofing rating to deploy the speaker in the fun outdoors.
The Huawei Sound Joy will be launching exclusively on Lazada at an introductory promotion of S$168 (U.P. S$188). Available from 11 July 2022.
The Huawei Sound Joy is targeted at the young who are active outdoors and need a portable and chic wireless speaker that produces powerful sound and which can withstand the elements.
The Sound Joy comes in two colours, the boring Obsidian Black and the lovely Spruce Green which I prefer.
The coloured light circle on top of the Sound Joy jazzes up the wireless speaker and complements the vibrating passive radiators.
With a length of 202mm and diameter of 73mm, and mass of 680g — the speaker is about the size and weight of a water bottle.
Co-engineered with Devialet, it features the audiohouse’s 2-way speaker system and its Devialet SAM technology which produces good sound quality for any audio type.
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Tags:Bluetooth, Devialet, Huawei, new arrivals, reviews, speakers
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Sunday, July 3rd, 2022
Tech-U-Can-Use (TUCU): In preparing for the resumption of travel, I got myself a 4-Port 108W GaN charger from Belkin as well as an assortment of USB cables.
My renewed charging toolkit for hitting the road. I tend to use proper cables from a brand I can trust when traveling instead of the free generic charging cables that come in the box together with devices. And that 4-Port GaN Charger is really something to get excited about!
In anticipation of a few upcoming trips, I’m re-equipping myself with devices and accessories for traveling.
One of the most stressful chores during travel is charging the plethora of electronic devices that we bring along for business trips and family vacations.
My top tip for people traveling with lots of electronic devices is to bring along a plug power bank, because many hotel rooms do not have enough wall outlets to plug in all our electronic gadgets.
It also helps reduce the number of plug adaptors for countries that do not use the same 2-pin or 3-pin sockets as we do here.
To cut back on the number of charging plugs, I got myself a Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-Port 108W GaN Charger.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, cables, chargers, new arrivals, power, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU
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Saturday, July 2nd, 2022
#tech4travel: My top tip for people traveling with lots of electronic devices is to bring along a plug bank. Sounds simple or overkill? It’s my personal travel best practice!
Back in 2018, this room in a tiny rustic village in Taiwan had only two wall outlets, crammed under the side table. Imagine charging the phones, tablets, camera batteries overnight for a family of four. And you have laptops that plug while in use or being charged. The plug power bank is a life-saver!
Travel is resuming slowly and steadily despite the pandemic.
One of the most stressful chores during travel is charging the plethora of electronic devices that we tend to bring along for the trip.
The bulk of carrying loads of chargers and charging cables alone can contribute to the bulk and weight of the luggage, especially since I tend to carry them in the carry-on luggage.
For greater peace of mind, I use this APC power bank by Schneider Electric that has surge protection for your gadgets, with six three-pin sockets and two USB-A ports.
That’s because if a charger is lost or delayed in the checked-in luggage for the flight, the associated gadget becomes unavailable for the trip – until I go shopping for a replacement charger/cable – which is a great inconvenience in terms of time and effort.
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Tags:APC, chargers, power, Schneider Electric, tech4travel, tips, travel, TUCU
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, Opinion, Tips, travel, TUCU | 4 Comments »
Friday, July 1st, 2022
Dyson today launches the new Dyson V15 Detect handheld vacuum, as well as a Pet Grooming Kit and a Detail Cleaning Kit that are backward compatible with previous vacuum models. Price & Availability below.
Dyson V15 Detect comes with fully sealed whole machine HEPA filtration and laser dust detection to reveal hidden dust. Also introduced are the Pet Grooming and Detail Cleaning Kits with backward compatibility.
The V15 Detect is Dyson’s most powerful and intelligent vacuum has been engineered with 240AW and laser to reveal microscopic dust.
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Tags:appliances, Dyson, Home, new arrivals, vacuum
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Thursday, June 30th, 2022
The Huawei Band 7 (S$88) is the company’s thinnest and lightest smart band to date while the Huawei Sound Joy (S$188) was co-engineered with audio technology company Devialet. Available in Singapore from 4 July, 2022. Launch promotions below.
The new Huawei Band 7 and Huawei Sound Joy.
The two latest gadgets to hit Singapore shelves are targeted towards the outgoing with an active lifestyle.
The Huawei Band 7 measures only 9.99mm, weighs a mere 16g (with strap), and ships with 96 workout modes and 24/7 comprehensive health monitoring features for all fitness levels.
The HUAWEI Sound Joy is a stylish and compact portable speaker that offers superior sound quality powered by the Devialet SAM technology.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Huawei, new arrivals, smartwatches, speakers, trackers
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
Joan Hu, Overseas Southeast Asia Director at Roborock, shares her plans for the company in APAC for the second half of this year.
Joan Hu is the Overseas Southeast Asia Director at Roborock.
To get a picture of Roborock’s strategy for APAC in H2 2022, I asked Joan Hu five questions.
Q1. Roborock has recorded a strong growth in China since its introduction. What do you think contributed to this?
In the robot vacuum market back in 2014, most available products only focused on the basic need that comes with a vacuum – cleaning.
We saw an opportunity to fulfill needs and wants that consumers didn’t know they had yet.
Hence, we grew our R&D department with a team of engineers, scientists, manufacturing experts and designers – all vital for creating products that truly fit our users’ lifestyle.
Q2. Any new vacuum launches this year?
We have just launched the Roborock S7 MaxV in early 2022.
This is an upgrade of our popular Roborock S7, with ReactiveAI 2.0 Obstacle Avoidance System.
The S7 MaxV recognizes objects in its path more accurately and adapts quickly to clean around them, regardless of lighting conditions.
It also features Roborock’s acclaimed VibraRise® technology, a combination of sonic mopping with an automatic mop lift designed to transition smoothly over contrasting surfaces, while delivering effective high-intensity scrubs to tackle surface dirt.
The Roborock Q7 Max robot vacuum cleaner and mop was launched in Singapore recently in April 2022.
That’s not all, we also launched the Q7 Max – the latest lineup to our premium Q-series, a range of robot vacuums that combines proven features of our flagship S-Series, including LiDAR navigation, multi-level mapping and customizable app controls, making automated cleaning now an affordable luxury.
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