Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
Monday, April 11th, 2022
Samsung is launching its 2022 lineup of Neo QLED and Lifestyle TVs in Singapore, along with refreshed Soundbars.

Samsung’s 2022 portfolio is built on the vision of ‘Screens Everywhere, Screens for All’, with televisions serving as the hub of consumers’ homes for entertainment, connectivity, work and more.
The new lineup offers improvements in picture and sound quality, larger screen sizes, customisable accessories, and an upgraded Smart TV interface – designed to bring user experiences closer to reality by delivering lifelike visuals, immersive sound, and “hyper-personalised” experiences.
The new soundbars have improved features to enable seamless connectivity, enhanced customisation, and integration, as well as better audio and visual synchronisation from scene-to-scene.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:AV, entertainment, Home, launch, lifestyle, QLED, Samsung, Singapore, soundbars, TVs
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, Lifestyle, newArrivals, Press Release, Samsung, speakers, TV | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
The world is coming to terms with having to live with COVID-19 for a while to come. Apart from population-level vaccination to enhance our resistance against the disease, how can we make our living and working environment safer from the SARS-COV-2 virus that causes the disease?
Jitender Khurana shares how UVC disinfection technology provides an effective means of sanitising the air and surfaces around us in an efficient and sustainable way. Most importantly, it can be implemented at scale without breaking the bank! Jitender Khurana is the Country Head & Managing Director for Singapore and Emerging Markets, Southeast Asia at Signify.

When will life go back to what it was like in pre-pandemic days? Will it ever? Image: Signify.
After more than two years and six million deaths globally, the world is still reeling from the humanitarian and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SARS-COV-2 virus has infected almost half a billion people around the world to date, and continues to cause more than a million new cases of COVID-19 every day.
However, the pandemic shows no sign of slowing down, following the scourge of the Delta variant which swept across the earth, as well as the current Omicron variant.
“For true endemic living, I want to be able to attend concerts, work out at a gym, watch an indoor sports event and visit a public bathroom knowing that the air I’m breathing is safe from the SARS-COV-2 virus. All these aspirations can be fulfilled through air disinfection solutions harnessing UV-C technology – in conjunction with wearing masks, social distancing and vaccination.”
Even though no end is in sight for the pandemic, life and business must go on. Governments and companies need a solution that will provide employees and citizens with a safe working and public environment that is protected from COVID-19.
Like it or not, COVID-19 is not going away and all of us will have to learn how to live, work and play while the SARS-COV-2 virus hangs around us and the disease becomes endemic.
Welcome to the new normal of “Endemic Living”.
The silver lining in the cloud is that we have learnt much since the beginning of the pandemic – about the disease itself, the virus that causes it, the way it spreads, the safety measures and practices that would protect us from infection.
I believe we are ready to embark on this new phase of the pandemic, because we are equipped with the know-how and wherewithal to live safely and normally despite COVID-19. We now know that the reason COVID-19 is so contagious is that it can be transmitted over the air.
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Tags:commentary, COVID, endemic, opinion, Signify, Tech Focus, technology, UV, UVC
Posted in Appliances, Healthcare, Interview, Opinion, Philips, Signify, Tech Focus, Technology | 6 Comments »
Monday, March 28th, 2022
The Huawei MateBook D 14 sports an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and will be available in Singapore from 2 April 2022 at S$1,198.

Designed for young creatives, Huawei MateBook D 14 is designed to provide all-round performance while offering portability in a sleek, robust chassis — great for productivity on the go
Huawei today announced the launch of Huawei MateBook D 14 – an upgraded high-performance laptop designed for young creatives.
Availability and Pricing
The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 will be available from 2 April 2022 at all Huawei Authorised Stores and selected consumer electronic stores (Best Denki, Challenger, COURTS, Gain City), as well as Huawei’s official online stores in Lazada and Shopee (available on Shopee from 11 April 2022).
Featuring the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i5-processor, the MateBook D 14 caters to today’s social media, design and content-savvy youths.
The Huawei MateBook D 14 also features the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics which allows the notebook to handle a wide variety of complex image processing tasks with ease.
Huawei MateBook D 14 also provides technologies such as Super Device, Fingerprint Power Button, Dual Antenna Wi-Fi 6, reverse charging capabilities for smartphones and a high-capacity battery to ensure long-lasting battery life.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:computers, creatives, Huawei, Intel, laptops, MateBook, new arrivals, notebooks, Singapore, Windows
Posted in Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, MateBook, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release, Prices, Specifications, Windows | 2 Comments »
Thursday, March 24th, 2022
MSI has announced its latest Business and Productivity laptops in the Summit, Prestige and Modern Series with 12 Gen Intel Core Processors.

Latest Business & Productivity laptops from MSI shipping with 12th Gen Intel processors.
The Intel Evo platform certification was awarded to the Summit and Prestige series for their lightweight design, rapid response, and long-lasting battery life.
“MSI’s roots are in high-performance laptops, and our Business Series laptops are built to complete any workspace. Our core mission has never changed; it’s built to be the backbone that maximizes your productivity,” said Derek Chen, MSI Notebook Worldwide Sales & Marketing Director.
Discrete graphics, powered by NVIDIA, fuel the Summit and Prestige series to help people express their passion and help business professionals reach their goals.
The Summit Flip models also feature a seamless 360° 2-in-1 design utilising the touch screen capability to convert into a tablet mode.
And for the Modern series, popular French illustrator Lorraine Sorlet collaborated on four visual designs revitalizing the series with a more “modern” look.
The models that were unveiled are listed below.
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Tags:computers, laptops, MSI, new arrivals, notebooks
Posted in Business IT, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, MSI, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Online, Press Release, Prices | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
In conjunction with Lazada’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Huawei is offering discounts to a range of its products at its official store on the online shopping platform on 27 March, 2022.
Fans can enjoy deals on fitness and WFH essentials such as the Huawei WATCH GT3 and MatePad 10.4, as well as get an extra S$12 voucher with a minimum of S$100 spent, with up to S$234 free gifts on selected products.
Below are some of the promotional discounts available.
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Tags:computers, discounts, Huawei, Lazada, notebooks, promotions, sales, smartwatches, tablets
Posted in Accessories, Event forecast, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, MateBook, MatePad, Notebooks, notebooks, Online, Prices, Promotions, smartwatches, Tablets, tablets, Watches | No Comments »
Friday, March 18th, 2022
Every network has a security vulnerability – where is yours? In this guest commentary, Keith Bromley from Keysight Technologies shares a three-point plan on how to find your security vulnerability before hackers beat you to it.
One of the top questions on the minds of network security personnel is “how do I reduce my security risk?”
Even for smaller organisations this is important because every network has a weakness. But, do you know where you are the most vulnerable? Wouldn’t you like to fix the problem now, before a hacker exploits it?
Here is a three-point plan that works to expose intrusions and decrease network security risk.
Network security – It all starts with prevention
Inline security solutions are a high impact technique that businesses can deploy to address security threats. These solutions can eliminate 90% or more of incoming security threats before they even enter your network.
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Tags:insights, intrusions, Keysight, networking, opinions, security, Tech Focus, technology, vulnerability
Posted in Keysight, Network, Opinion, Security, Tech Focus | 2 Comments »
Thursday, March 10th, 2022
PRISM+ has launched its first OLED TVs and Soundbars in Singapore. These comprise the PRISM+ 55AL (S$1,699) & 65AL (S$2,799) OLED TVs, and the PRISM+ Symphony (S$699) & Flow (S$249) Soundbars.

The 55AL and 65AL are the first OLED Android TVs from PRISM+, while the Symphony and Flow Soundbars are Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio enabled respectively.
Homegrown consumer tech brand PRISM+ today announced its latest line-up of home entertainment systems, with the launch of the PRISM+ Alpha (AL) TV Series and the PRISM+ Soundbars.
Pricing and Availability
The PRISM+ AL Series is available for purchase on the PRISM+ online store and all authorised online retailers as of 6PM, 11 March 2022.
The PRISM+ Flow and PRISM+ Symphony will also be available for pre-orders at 6pm on 11 March and are scheduled to ship by the end of March 2022.
The PRISM+ Alpha is the brand’s first foray into the premium OLED display space and will feature two models – the 55AL and 65AL.
In addition, the brand also launched its first generation of audio products.
The PRISM+ Symphony and Flow feature Dolby Atmos spatial audio and Dolby Audio respectively.
Both the OLED Android TV and soundbars will be available for purchase on its online store, as well as its official Lazada stores.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:entertainment, Home, launch, OLED, PRISM+, Singapore, soundbars, TVs
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, Monitors, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, PRISM+, speakers, Specifications, TV | 2 Comments »
Monday, February 28th, 2022
Seagate’s cloud storage services and data-harnessing solutions are now available for businesses and start-ups in Singapore to accelerate growth in the digital economy.

“Lyve Cloud and Lyve Labs represent Seagate’s evolution to serve mass data ecosystems. With Singapore being a hub for regional and global industry-leading businesses, innovators and disruptive startups, it was a natural choice for us to bring these offerings to Singapore. I am delighted to mark Seagate’s 40th anniversary in Singapore with these transformative platforms,” said Dave Mosley, Seagate CEO.
Seagate Technology Holdings, a world leader in data storage infrastructure solutions, announced today the launch of its Lyve Cloud and Lyve Labs in Singapore.
Lyve Cloud is Seagate’s premiere cloud storage-as-a-service platform and Lyve Labs is a collaborative innovation hub to create solutions that harness the flow of data.
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Tags:cloud, EDB, Equinix, launch, Lyve, offices, Seagate, Singapore
Posted in Business IT, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Launch, Press Release, Seagate, Singapore, storage drive | No Comments »
Sunday, February 27th, 2022
At the Huawei Spring 2022 Smart Office Launch, Huawei announced an enhanced Super Device concept for its Smart Office Scenario, as well as seven new PC products.

Huawei Smart Office: Seven new PC products and an enhanced Super Device concept.
At the launch event, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group announced the launch of seven PC products for Smart Office, including: its latest flagship laptop, its first all-in-one PC, a new 2-in-1 laptop, its first E-Ink tablet, a new HarmonyOS tablet, the company’s first-ever printer, and a new portable speaker.

Huawei has announced a slew of seven new products during its Spring 2022 Smart Office Launch online.
He also announced an enhanced Super Device capability to extend support of the feature to projectors.
The seven new PC products for Huawei’s Smart Office are below.
- Huawei MateBook X Pro
- Huawei’s latest flagship laptop
- Huawei MateBook E
- Huawei’s first OLED laptop
- Huawei MateStation X
- Huawei’s first all-in-one PC
- Huawei MatePad Paper
- Huawei’s first E-ink tablet
- Huawei MatePad
- Huawei PixLab X1
- Huawei’s first multi-functional laser printer
- Huawei Sound Joy
- Huawei’s first portable speaker
These launches work towards Huawei’s vision of “Boundless Creation and Seamless Communication” for its Smart Office.
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Tags:AIOs, computers, events, Huawei, new arrivals, printers, speakers, tablets
Posted in Accessories, All-in-One, Announce, Audio, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, Monitors, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Online, Printers, printers, speakers, Tablets | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
Developed in-house, Singtel boasts that Paragon is the industry’s first all-in-one orchestration platform for 5G edge computing and cloud services.

The Paragon platform significantly reduces the complexity and time needed to adopt 5G MEC and low latency applications and services – lowering the barriers to entry for enterprises, enabling faster deployment of use cases while removing considerable operational and cost overheads. Photo shows Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Group Enterprise, Singtel. Credit: Singtel.
Singtel today launched Paragon, a platform that enables enterprises to tap into Singtel’s 5G network to activate network slices on demand, deploy mission critical applications on Singtel MEC (multi-access edge compute) as well as access a robust eco-system of partner applications, offering them control and choices.
The platform also empowers enterprises to securely deploy applications in a hybrid fashion across the edge at Singtel MEC and a public cloud of their choice.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:5G, events, networking, SingTel, telcos
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Tech Focus: Making it Safe to Live and Work in Endemic COVID
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022The world is coming to terms with having to live with COVID-19 for a while to come. Apart from population-level vaccination to enhance our resistance against the disease, how can we make our living and working environment safer from the SARS-COV-2 virus that causes the disease?
Jitender Khurana shares how UVC disinfection technology provides an effective means of sanitising the air and surfaces around us in an efficient and sustainable way. Most importantly, it can be implemented at scale without breaking the bank! Jitender Khurana is the Country Head & Managing Director for Singapore and Emerging Markets, Southeast Asia at Signify.
When will life go back to what it was like in pre-pandemic days? Will it ever? Image: Signify.
After more than two years and six million deaths globally, the world is still reeling from the humanitarian and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SARS-COV-2 virus has infected almost half a billion people around the world to date, and continues to cause more than a million new cases of COVID-19 every day.
However, the pandemic shows no sign of slowing down, following the scourge of the Delta variant which swept across the earth, as well as the current Omicron variant.
“For true endemic living, I want to be able to attend concerts, work out at a gym, watch an indoor sports event and visit a public bathroom knowing that the air I’m breathing is safe from the SARS-COV-2 virus. All these aspirations can be fulfilled through air disinfection solutions harnessing UV-C technology – in conjunction with wearing masks, social distancing and vaccination.”
Even though no end is in sight for the pandemic, life and business must go on. Governments and companies need a solution that will provide employees and citizens with a safe working and public environment that is protected from COVID-19.
Like it or not, COVID-19 is not going away and all of us will have to learn how to live, work and play while the SARS-COV-2 virus hangs around us and the disease becomes endemic.
Welcome to the new normal of “Endemic Living”.
The silver lining in the cloud is that we have learnt much since the beginning of the pandemic – about the disease itself, the virus that causes it, the way it spreads, the safety measures and practices that would protect us from infection.
I believe we are ready to embark on this new phase of the pandemic, because we are equipped with the know-how and wherewithal to live safely and normally despite COVID-19. We now know that the reason COVID-19 is so contagious is that it can be transmitted over the air.
(more…)
Tags:commentary, COVID, endemic, opinion, Signify, Tech Focus, technology, UV, UVC
Posted in Appliances, Healthcare, Interview, Opinion, Philips, Signify, Tech Focus, Technology | 6 Comments »