Archive for the ‘gadgets’ Category
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Huawei FreeBuds 5i, a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, will hit the shelves in Singapore from 1 February 2023. Prices and promotions below.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i comes in Isle Blue, Nebula Black, and Ceramic White.
The Huawei FreeBuds 5i continues to offer multiple ANC (active noise cancellation) and EQ modes, as well as Dual Device Connection for seamless switchover between different devices and operating systems.
It weighs only 4.9g and is 29mm long – that’s 7mm shorter than the FreeBuds 4i.
More details below, including promotional prices and availability, from the press release.
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Tags:audio, AV, earbuds, FreeBuds, Huawei, new arrivals, TWS
Posted in Announce, Audio, audioVisual, Availability, earphones, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, Music, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Specifications | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Apple introduces the new Mac mini (starting from S$849) with M2 and the new M2 Pro chip. The new Mac mini with M2 chip starts from an affordable S$849.
The M2 Pro model (top) includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to three displays; while the M2 model (bottom) features two Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to two displays.
The new M2 Pro chip boasts pro-level performance to Mac mini for the first time, enabling users to run high-performance workflows that were previously unimaginable in such a compact design.
Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro promises faster performance, more unified memory, and advanced connectivity, including support for up to two displays on the M2 model, and up to three displays on the M2 Pro model.
For Intel-based upgraders, Mac mini with M2 promises up to 22x faster machine learning image upscaling performance in Pixelmator Pro.
Customers can order the new Mac mini models beginning Monday, January 30.
More details below about the new Mac mini from the press release.
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Tags:Apple, chips, M2, Mac, MacBook, new arrivals
Posted in Announce, Apple, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Mac, Mac OS, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring the new M2 Pro and M2 Max, for greater performance and longer battery life in a Mac.
New MacBook Pro from Apple features up to 6x faster performance than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro and support for up to 96GB of unified memory for demanding pro workflows.
Apple has just announced the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring their latest cutting edge M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and running on the macOS Ventura.
“MacBook Pro with Apple silicon has been a game changer, empowering pros to push the limits of their workflows while on the go and do things they never thought possible on a laptop. Today the MacBook Pro gets even better. With faster performance, enhanced connectivity, and the longest battery life ever in a Mac, along with the best display in a laptop, there’s simply nothing else like it,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
Apple boasts that the MacBook Pro tackles demanding tasks, like effects rendering, at up to 6x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pro, and colour grading, at up to 2x faster.
MacBook Pro now has a battery life of up to 22 hours; supports Wi-Fi 6E, which is up to twice as fast as the previous generation; as well as advanced HDMI, which supports 8K displays for the first time.
The new MacBook Pro now has up to 96GB of unified memory in the M2 Max model for creators, and sports features such as the Liquid Retina XDR display, an array of connectivity, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, six-speaker sound system, and studio-quality mics.
Customers can order the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro beginning Thursday, 19 January, with availability beginning Friday, 3 February.
More details below about the new MacBook Pro from the press release.
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Tags:Apple, chips, computers, laptops, M2, Mac, MacBook, macOS, new arrivals, notebooks
Posted in Announce, Apple, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Mac OS, MacBook, newArrivals, Notebooks, Online, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | 3 Comments »
Monday, January 16th, 2023
I helped a friend persuade her mother to use a robot vacuum-mop to help her clean her home. The initial push back was steep, but the outcome was sweet and rewarding. Here’s a reference for those trying to persuade their seniors at home to accept a robot vacuum-mop into their house-cleaning arsenal.
The S7 MaxV Ultra is Roborock’s current flagship model and embodies the latest features and technologies in robot vacuum-mops. Look out for the new S8 coming to the region soon.
Robot vacuums have successfully captured the market for the young and tech-savvy professionals, because the robot-cleaners relieve them of the tedious and time-consuming chores of house cleaning to free up precious time from their busy schedules.
Another market which needs the help of robot vacuums, however, has seen limited success – seniors for whom cleaning is physically demanding and sometimes painful.
Useful features and advanced technologies to look out for when looking for a robot vacuum mop.
Two hurdles to seniors accepting robot vacuums into their house-cleaning toolkit is their skepticism on whether the robots can do a good cleaning job, and general apprehension/fear of technology.
With the rapid development in robot vacuum technologies and features, the former is a rather moot point since robot vacuums these days tend to be able to do a pretty good job at vacuuming and mopping the home.
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Tags:appliances, mops, reviews, Roborock, robots, tech4home, TUCU, vacuum mops, vacuums
Posted in Appliances, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Opinion, reviews, Roborock, Robots, Vacuum Mop | No Comments »
Sunday, January 8th, 2023
The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G budget phone will be in Singapore in February 2023. Prices TBA.
The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is available in four colour choices: Black, Silver, Light Green and Dark Red.
Galaxy A14 5G features a multi-day battery, a huge leap in selfie quality, and convenient expandable storage, guaranteeing up to two generations of Android OS upgrades and up to four years of security updates.
The Galaxy A14 5G is the most affordable 5G smartphone in the Galaxy portfolio.
Key Features below.
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Tags:CES, CES 2023, Galaxy, new arrivals, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, GALAXY, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Samsung, smartphones | 2 Comments »
Friday, January 6th, 2023
For CES 2023, Samsung Electronics shares its vision of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World”, through technologies that provide smarter and more intuitive experiences to enhance users’ lives.
Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division at Samsung Electronics, introduces the theme of “Bringing Calm to Our Connected World”, the aim of which is to make life easier by connecting technology seamlessly.
During its press conference at CES 2023, Samsung Electronics and its partners came together to outline details about how they plan to build a better-connected world while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Below is a selection of their latest press releases from their CES 2023 Press Conference.
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Tags:CES, CES 2023, events, exhibitions, Samsung
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Friday, January 6th, 2023
TCL presented its home theater experiences and smart connected lifestyle ecosystem at its booth at CES 2023.
TCL’s Booth (#16915 & #16937, Central Hall) at CES 2023 spotlights the global brand’s ultra-large Mini LED QLED displays, gaming monitors, mobile devices, smart home appliances, sustainability commitments etc.
TCL’s interactive exhibit at its 1,600 square meter booth at CES 2023 includes its ultra-large-screen Mini LED QLED TV lineup and its latest award-winning sound bars offering cinema-quality audio in conjunction with the brand’s “Inspire Greatness” tagline.
The extra large screen of the 98-inch Mini LED TV employs many more Mini LEDs, with at least 2,000 local dimming zones bringing high contrast and over 2,000 nits peak brightness to images, driven by TCL’s light control algorithm to help reveal every detail in very bright and dark areas.
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Tags:CES, CES 2023, events, exhibitions, smart home, TCL
Posted in Air Conditioners, Air Purifiers, Appliances, audioVisual, Entertainment, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Home, LED, Monitors, Press Release, Refrigerators, Smart TV, smartphones, speakers, TCL, TV | 1 Comment »
Thursday, January 5th, 2023
During its virtual launch event for CES 2023, Asus showcased new lineups which pushed the envelopes of performance, introduced glasses-free 3D displays, and added durability with new sustainable solutions.
Asus unveiled a huge slew of new products at its CES 2023 virtual launch event.
Highlight is the ASUS Spatial Vision, the world’s first glasses-free 3D OLED laptop display technology, which provides a unique visual and working experience for creators.
“As we progress on this incredible journey towards sustainability, we continually leverage our technological leadership, data-driven rigor, and human-centered philosophy. Our goal is to ultimately create a net-zero enterprise that drives the shift towards a circular economy — with a responsible supply chain creating shared values for each and every one of us,” said ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu.
ASUS also announced its creator solutions including laptops with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 HX series CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs.
New products include ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604), Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ), Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404), Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404), Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604), ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM, and ProArt Display PA279CRV.
A range of new commercial products was also announced, each delivering performance, versatility, and expandability for business.
Highlights included the new ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) a light and powerful commercial laptop crafted for business executives, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) laptop for immersive gaming and versatility, and the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 router for high speeds and high security.
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Tags:Asus, CES, CES 2023, events, exhibitions
Posted in Announce, Asus, Desktops, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Ahead of CES 2023 Acer unveils a slew of products in its “Explore the new balance” global press conference that includes new gaming, work and home laptops, monitors and a cycling work table.
Acer has unveiled a large slew of gaming, work and personal laptops, monitors and an innovative Bike Desk for CES 2023.
Here’s a selection of Acer’s new announcements.
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Tags:Acer, CES, CES 2023, event forecast, events, exhibitions, gaming, laptops, monitors
Posted in Acer, All-in-One, Announce, Desktops, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Gaming, Monitors, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023
As CES 2023 approaches, Korean electronics maker LG has been rolling out announcements of new products.
LG will be showcasing its slew of new home appliances during CES 2023. Photo: LG Electronics.
Here’s a selection of their latest press releases.
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Tags:CES, CES 2023, event forecast, events, exhibitions, LG
Posted in Announce, Appliances, audioVisual, Entertainment, Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Gaming, gram, Home, LG, Monitors, newArrivals, Press Release, Refrigerators, speakers, TV, Vacuum Mop | 2 Comments »
