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Signify Showcases its WiZ Smart Lights in Singapore

Friday, March 14th, 2025

Founded in 2017 as a startup and acquired by Signify in 2019, WiZ showcased its smart lighting products and capability in a rebranding campaign in Singapore. It is one of two main consumer smart lighting brands (together with Philips Hue) owned by Signify.

The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.

The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.

The showcase, held at Smart Living Gallery, highlighted how WiZ makes smart home automation effortless — allowing users to manage their lights anywhere, anytime via voice control or the intuitive WiZ app.

Attendees explored WiZ key lighting features, including SpaceSense, a Wi-Fi-sensing solution for smart lights; and Music Sync, which makes smart lights react to the rhythm of the music by using the smartphone’s microphone.

At the showcase, WiZ demonstrated how its smart lights integrate seamlessly with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, and Matter, ensuring compatibility with any smart home ecosystem for a truly connected experience.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD in Singapore

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

The ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD (S$799) is a portable monitor with two 14-inch OLED screens to enable users to extend or mirror laptop content across two displays via a single USB-C connection.

ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD will be available in Singapore in mid-March 2025 for S$799.

ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD will be available in Singapore in mid-March 2025 for S$799.

Key highlights of the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD include the following.

  • Dual 14″ OLED panels each have 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 resolution to create a workspace with an area equivalent to a 20″ monitor.
  • 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Delta E <2 color accuracy, plus DisplayHDR True Black certification ensure exceptional visuals.
  • Versatile ultraportable 1.07kg design features durable 360° hinge, tripod socket, integrated fold-out kickstand to prop device in landscape or portrait orientation.
  • Flexible connectivity options include mini-HDMI and two USB Type-C ports, and DisplayWidget Center software enables automatic screen rotation.

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: Dell Announces Four New AI-Driven Headsets

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Dell’s new line up of four intelligent wireless/wired headsets are built from the ground up with the latest AI-driven technology. Prices below.

Dell boasts that these wireless and wired headsets feature noise cancelling performance and long-lasting, comfortable wear for all-day conferencing. From Left: Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024), Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024), Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024), Dell Wired Headset (WH3024).

Dell boasts that these wireless and wired headsets feature noise cancelling performance and long-lasting, comfortable wear for all-day conferencing. From Left: Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024), Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024), Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024), Dell Wired Headset (WH3024).

All four headsets are now available for purchase.

The two non-ANC models – the Dell Wireless Headset (WL3024) and Dell Wired Headset (WH3024) – are easy to use and targeted at the everyday, no-frills consumer.

The two top-end models – the Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset (WL5024) and Dell Pro Wired ANC Headset (WH5024) – are equipped with built-in AI-driven noise cancellation microphones that pick up and filter out background noises.

More details below about the two pro models from the press release.

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CES 2024: Earlier LG SmartTV Models to Receive webOS Upgrade

Sunday, January 7th, 2024

CES 2024: LG Electronics is offering the latest upgrade of its webOS smart TV platform to owners of older LG Smart TVs turning them into home entertainment hubs.

webOS Re:New Programme gives more users of earlier LG Smart TV models access to the home entertainment experience of LG’s most recent platform. Image: LG Electronics Singapore.

webOS Re:New Programme gives more users of earlier LG Smart TV models access to the home entertainment experience of LG’s most recent platform. Image: LG Electronics Singapore.

In early 2024, the webOS Re:New programme will bring the latest webOS upgrade to every model in LG’s 2022 OLED TV lineup, LG OLED Flex, LG OLED Objet Collection Posé, as well as LG’s 2022 QNED Mini LED 8K (QNED99/95 series).

“Demonstrated by the constant improvement to the webOS platform’s UX and UI, LG is firmly dedicated to elevating convenience and security, ensuring that users benefit from a hassle-free and secure experience when using our products. We strive to provide life-enriching experiences for our customers by delivering a wide range of content and services on our TVs,” said Baik Seon-pill, leader of the LG Home Entertainment Company’s Product Planning Division.

This upgrade will be extended to more LG TVs worldwide in the future.

With the latest version of webOS, LG Smart TV owners can enjoy a more personalised TV experience with a Home Screen that greets users with recommendations according to their tastes.

The user interface is highly customisable, which means viewers can personalise the selection of content and services and access them with greater ease.

To make the process even more seamless, the Quick Card UI sorts diverse content and services into categories like music, games and sports within a user-centric interface that resembles mobile user interface design.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch and Huawei FreeClip

Thursday, January 4th, 2024

Huawei has unveiled the MatePad 13.2-inch tablet (S$1,398) and FreeClip earbuds (S$298) at its global launch event. Promotional offers below.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

Huawei boasts that the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet is one of the thinnest and lightest 13-inch large-sized tablets in the industry.

The MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet ships with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and features a flexible OLED screen and WPS Office 2.0 productivity software.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet works with the 3rd-generation Huawei M-Pencil to offer an elevated painting, drawing and writing experience with the stylus which is powered by NearLink technology with high pressure sensing level and lower latency.

For productivity, the tablet works with a new detachable Huawei Smart Magnetic Keyboard which comes with a full touchpad.

Both the M-Pencil and keyboard (worth S$296) are bundled free with the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet for pre-orders from 9-25 January 2024 on the Huawei Official Store on Lazada.

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CES 2024: Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW)

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Dell boasts that the UltraSharp 40 is the world’s first 40-inch 5K monitor certified for five-star eye comfort.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is designed to help content creators, data scientists, and engineers etc be more precise, efficient and productive in their work.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunder Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is designed to help content creators, data scientists, and engineers etc be more precise, efficient and productive in their work.

The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW) is an ultrawide curved VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified monitor with IPS Black Panel technology for greater colour contrast and intricate detail in 5K resolution (5120×2160).

Dell partnered with TUV Rheinland to enhance eye wellness, with its UltraSharp monitors being the first to have TUV Rheinland five-star eye comfort certification, a new industry standard for eye comfort to help reduce signs of eye fatigue.

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New Arrival: Samsung Upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor will be available in Singapore on S$4,488. Pre-orders from 23 Nov – 7 Dec 2023.

The upgraded Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.

The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor (G97NC model) has a 55-inch screen with 1000R curvature and enhanced Multi View provides a more immersive gaming experience.

The original version debuted in 2022.

The upgraded monitor is equipped with an AI-Powered processor for pixel-perfect image restoration, AI Sound Booster, and Dolby Atmos technology to enhance gaming ambiance.

The upgrade introduces Multi-View connectivity, supporting up to four source inputs, including three HDMI sources and one DisplayPort source.

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New Arrival: PRISM+ Launches 100” QLED TV and 2024 TVs

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Local TV maker PRISM+ showcased its 2024 TV portfolio with the headline launch of the 100-inch QLED TV, as well as its first Mini-LED QLED TVs, and refreshed OLED TV lineup. Price and availability below.

“Our 2024 TV line-up is our most exciting TV launch to date. Local consumers have spending power, and are quick to discern between a ‘cheap’ product, and one that offers ‘value’. We are confident that our latest offerings will redefine expectations of home entertainment,” said Jonathan Tan, Founder and Managing Director of PRISM+.

The new TVs unveiled in today’s showcase are as follows.

  • Alpha Series 4K OLED TV
    • 55 AL – S$1,899
    • 65 AL – S$2,699
    • 77 AL – S$4,599
  • Mini-LED QLED 4K Google TV
    • U65 Mini LED – S$1,699
    • U75 Mini LED – S$2,299
  • QLED 4K Google TV
    • Q86 Ultra – S$2,399
    • Q100 Ultra – S$3,999

The Q100 Ultra goes on sale today while the other models are on pre-order from today.

All models offer two HDMI 2.1 ports, as well as a native 120Hz 4K display, along with a host of other features to optimise and streamline gaming experience.

The Q100 Ultra is the biggest TV that PRISM+ has made so far and will feature 4K UHD resolution, localised dimming, and a built-in 2.2.2ch Dolby Atmos sound system.

The Q86 Ultra will now come with Google TV and the same hardware and features as the Q100 Ultra, except for the built-in sound system and full-array local dimming.

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New Arrival: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 and Watch Ultimate Design

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Huawei has unveiled flagship models in two of its product lines – the S$298 FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds and the S$3,998 Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch.

The latest flagship wearables from Huawei - FreeBuds Pro 3 TWS earbuds (top) and Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch.

The latest flagship wearables from Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 TWS earbuds (top) and Watch Ultimate Design smartwatch.

Huawei is really doubling down on the luxurious watch segment following its launch of the Huawei Watch Ultimate back in August.

Priced at S$1,198, that was already twice the price of the priciest model until that time.

Now the new Huawei Watch Ultimate Design has a price tag of S$3,998 – that’s more than three times that of the Huawei Watch Ultimate!

Positioned to be the Gold Standard (literally) with Huawei’s best watch specs, the Huawei Watch Unlimited is made of 18K gold alloy with 75% gold content.

The S$298 Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 TWS earbuds ships with Pure Voice 2.0, noise cancellation with Intelligent ANC 3.0, and Triple Adaptive EQ.

The FreeBuds Pro 3 is available in Ceramic White, Green, and Silver Frost and is IF54 dust and splash-resistant.

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