Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category

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: PRISM+ Ventures into Laundry Washers and Dryers

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

PRISM+ has entered the laundry appliances market with the launch of its Monsoon Laundry Series and unveiling of premium Cyclone Laundry Series — both including washers, dryers and washer/dryer combos. Price and availability below.

The new Laundry Series from PRISM+ will feature Singapore’s first UV-light sanitation dryer.

The new Laundry Series from PRISM+ will feature Singapore’s first UV-light sanitation dryer.

Starting out with TVs and gaming monitors, PRISM+ has grown into a company offering home technology and appliances.

Following the launch of its refrigerator products one year ago, the local company has launched its first laundry products with its Monsoon lineup of front load washers, heat pump dryers with UV-light sanitation and washer/dryer combos.

Prices and availability of the PRISM+ Monsoon Laundry Series. Prices for the Space Grey colour are S$20 higher than the white version.

Prices and availability of the PRISM+ Monsoon Laundry Series. Prices for the Space Grey colour are S$20 higher than the white version.

For those looking for premium features, PRISM+ will introduce the Cyclone Series in Q2 2025 — with AI-driven washing, auto detergent dosing, and an ultra-quiet Direct Drive motor.

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Kahoot! Teams Up with Hello Kitty and Sanrio Characters for Free Educational Games in Singapore

Monday, February 17th, 2025

The new collaboration between Kahoot! and Sanrio is now available in Singapore and offers engaging learning experiences to help children and lifelong learners develop future-ready skills.

Kahoot! x Sanrio, now available in Singapore.

Kahoot! x Sanrio, now available in Singapore.

Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform, is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the globally loved Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, Mr. Men Little Miss and many more.

This collaboration introduces a collection of educational learning games designed for children and families.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition

Friday, September 20th, 2024

The Huawei Watch Ultimate Green Edition was unveiled during the Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Barcelona, Spain and introduces Advanced Golf features and enhanced outdoor experiences.

The Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 -- the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for local prices as I will be attending the launch.

The Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Edition will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting September 26, 2024 — the date for the APAC launch in Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for local prices as I will be attending the launch.

The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate sports a Zirconium-based liquid metal material case and 100-metre true submersible water resistance, making it Huawei’s first 10 ATM smartwatch under the ISO 22810:2010 standard and with EN13319 certification for diving accessories which supports dives with a maximum depth of 100 metres.

Additionally, it offers up to 14-days of battery life.

The new Green Edition introduces a new Green colourway, an Advanced Golf Course Mode and upgraded Expedition Mode features.

More details below about the smartwatch from the press release.

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StarHub Collaborates with NUS for Borderless University

Friday, July 5th, 2024

StarHub and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to collaborate on building Singapore’s first ‘Borderless University’.

Tan Shui-Min (left), Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore and Tan Kit Yong (right), Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub at the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony.

Tan Shui-Min (left), Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore and Tan Kit Yong (right), Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub at the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony.

The collaboration aims to elevate campus experience, enhance network connectivity and drive cutting-edge innovation.

It will leverage ultra-fast, uninterrupted and borderless connectivity, through the deployment of state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, to further elevate the University’s aspirations in education, research and innovation.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Samsung WindFree Multi-Split Air Conditioners

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The latest additions to Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances supported by AI innovation promises smarter experiences to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.

The new WindFree Air Conditioners will be available in May 2024.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.

To allow homeowners to manage their homes in a smarter way, Samsung is also launching a lineup of new Bespoke AI appliances with enhanced connectivity and AI capabilities.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: PRISM+ Oasis Pro Ceiling Fans

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Singapore brand PRISM+ is updating its ceiling fan lineup with the Oasis Pro – with prices ranging from S$249 to S$489 (details below), depending on embellishments. Pre-orders begin tomorrow, 14 March 2024, with delivery expected end April.

The PRISM+ Oasis Pro offers an upgraded user experience with better airflow and brighter lighting.

The PRISM+ Oasis Pro offers an upgraded user experience with better airflow and brighter lighting.

Building on the popularity of its predecessor, the latest iteration of the Oasis expands on the modular approach, offering homeowners 3,120 combinations of design and functionality – including new blade and housing design options, as well as colours

Prices for the PRISM+ Oasis Pro Ceiling Fans, exclusive of installation charges. PRISM+ will be at the IT Show 2024 from 14 - 17 March 2024 at Suntec City Convention Centre, booth #8701.

Prices for the PRISM+ Oasis Pro Ceiling Fans, exclusive of installation charges. PRISM+ will be at the IT Show 2024 from 14 – 17 March 2024 at Suntec City Convention Centre, booth #8701.

PRISM+ boasts that the Oasis Pro will be the first ceiling fan in Singapore to be launched with RGB lighting, allowing homeowners to further personalise the mood and ambience in their homes to their liking.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: PRISM+ Launches Its First Refrigerators

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Singaporean brand PRISM+ is venturing into the refrigerator space with 10 new models to be unveiled at the IT Show. Capacities come in 330L, 420L, 530L and 600L while promotional prices (below) range from S$599 to S$999. Available from tomorrow, 13 March 2024.

As part of its unveiling, PRISM+ will be offering a limited-time IT Show promotional price, on top of its launch promotional Pricing. PRISM+ will be at the IT Show 2024 from 14 - 17 March 2024 at Suntec City Convention Centre, booth #8701.

As part of its unveiling, PRISM+ will be offering a limited-time IT Show promotional price, on top of its launch promotional Pricing. PRISM+ will be at the IT Show 2024 from 14 – 17 March 2024 at Suntec City Convention Centre, booth #8701.

The new refrigerators comprise two lineups – PureFresh and EverShine.

The PureFresh lineup comes in 330L, 420L, 530L and 600L capacities in two colour variants – Inox (Steel) and Black Inox (Black Steel).

The Black Inox version is priced S$20 more. Detailed pricing below.

The three smaller capacities are top-mounted while the 600L is a side-by-side model with a freezer compartment that’s almost twice in size.

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