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Review: Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023

tech4travel: Tech enthusiast and Apple fan, Dylan, got himself the latest Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W (WIZ019). He was pleased that the charging pad “encompassed both power and convenience in one sleek package”.

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W (WIZ019bt) comes in black or white (UP S$139) on Belkin Lazada Mall and Shopee Mall, as well as Challenger stores, Challenger.sg.

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W (WIZ019bt) comes in black or white (UP S$139) on Belkin Lazada Mall and Shopee Mall, as well as Challenger stores, Challenger.sg.

As a tech enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for products that combine innovation, functionality, and style seamlessly.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad certainly ticks all the right boxes, offering an impressive array of features for charging, portability, and consumer guarantee.

Freshly unboxed: Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W (WIZ019).

Freshly unboxed: Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Official MagSafe Charging 15W (WIZ019).

Let’s delve into what makes this charging pad a must-have accessory.

Charging Powerhouse

One of the standout features of the BoostCharge Pro is its ability to wirelessly charge your iPhone 15/14/13/12 and AirPods (including Pro and 2nd gen) SIMULTANEOUSLY.

This two-in-one convenience eliminates the need for multiple cables and chargers cluttering your workspace or luggage.

For those with the latest iPhones, the BoostCharge Pro offers fast charging at up to 15W with a seamless MagSafe wireless charging experience.

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Travel: Visiting The Big Apple with a New York CityPASS

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Catherine Zhang visited New York City this summer. During her time in the Big Apple, she used a New York CityPASS to visit five of the most popular sights in the City, saving some 40% in admissions.

The New York CityPASS provides great value-for-money for checking out the top attractions in the Big Apple.

The New York CityPASS provides great value-for-money for checking out the top attractions in the Big Apple.

For those planning to sightsee in New York City, there are three CityPASS tickets which cater to different budgets and itineraries:

  1. New York CityPASS
    • Adults: US$138
    • Child 6-17: US$118
  2. New York C3
    • Adults: US$96
    • Child 6-12: US$74
  3. New York C-All
    • Adults: US$194
    • Child 6-12: US$144

All three tickets are valid for nine days (starting from first use) and have a 365-day full refund policy (from date of purchase) for non-activated tickets in case travel plans change.

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Travel: First Visit to New York City – the City that Never Sleeps

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Who hasn’t dreamt of visiting New York City at least once in their lifetime? Catherine Zhang was in NYC for three days this summer. She shares with us her sojourn in the Big Apple.

Sunset view of New York City from the Empire State Building.

Sunset view of New York City from the Empire State Building.

The city might seem overwhelming at first, with the raging crowds, endless skyscrapers and the plethora of attractions you can visit.

Having only three days between my summer programme in Ithaca and volunteering at an animal sanctuary in the Amazon jungle in Peru, I was spoilt for choice on which sights to see on my first visit to NYC.

The Empire State Building

My favourite sight was the Empire State Building. An iconic feature of the NYC skyline, it towers over most of the other skyscrapers in Manhattan.

Despite its popularity, I was able to easily book a timeslot online to visit the building just the day before.

Night view of the Big Apple after nightfall, from the Empire State Building.

Night view of the Big Apple after nightfall, from the Empire State Building.

The first few floors feature a museum commemorating the cultural importance of the building, including a gallery of the various movies – from King Kong to Superman to Independence Day – which have featured the Empire State in one way or another.

However, the highlight of the building is easily the 86th floor observatory, where I was able to catch a beautiful view of NYC at sunset.

The thing is, you might forget how beautiful NYC is when you’re down on the ground jostling with hundreds of tourists and seeing the skyscrapers stretch out endlessly above. It is so easy to feel lost in a city so big and bustling with the stories of hundreds of other people.

But when you’re up high, looking down at the lights of the city that never sleeps, then it’s easy to see why so many singers, movie makers and artists have been captivated by its fast-paced charm and charisma.

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New Arrival: Jabra Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 TWS Earbuds

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Jabra launched its latest consumer True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds in Singapore: Elite 8 Active (S$308) and Elite 10 (S$378). Available from 22 September 2023 in all authorised retailers including Jabra’s official stores in Lazada and Shopee.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active (S$308) on the left is available in caramel, navy, black and dark grey; while the Jabra Elite 10 (S$378) is available in Cream, Cocoa, Titanium Black, Gloss Black, and Matt Black.

The Jabra Elite 8 Active (S$308) on the left is available in caramel, navy, black and dark grey; while the Jabra Elite 10 (S$378) is available in Cream, Cocoa, Titanium Black, Gloss Black, and Matt Black.

Jabra boasts that the Elite 8 Active has been tested to be the toughest earbuds on the market with military standards for ruggedised electronics, IP68, Jabra ShakeGrip, and Dolby Audio.

The Elite 10 are Jabra’s flagship earbuds – optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking and engineered for long-wearing comfort and clear calls.

 

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The new Jabra Elite 10 at the Singapore launch.

The two earbuds feature Spatial Sound, sophisticated Active Noise Canceling (ANC), optimal battery life and compact designs for both work and life.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Ecovacs Launches Square Flagship Deebot X2 Omni

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

The new flagship robot vacuum mop from Ecovacs is now available in Singapore at Courts and the Ecovacs official online stores on Lazada and Shopee. The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni retails for S$1,699.

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni boasts a powerful suction power of up to 8000Pa and a 6400mAh lithium battery.

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni boasts a powerful suction power of up to 8000Pa and a 6400mAh lithium battery.

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni boasts a powerful suction power of up to 8000Pa and a 6400mAh lithium battery.

Departing from the normal round shape of robot vacuums on the market, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni has a square shape design with rounded corners, allowing the brush to reach further into corners (by 30mm) to clean better.

Other similarly-shaped robot vacuums on the market include the iRobot Roomba s9+ (with two square corners on one half and semi-circular shape on the other half) and the LG Hom-Bot.

 

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Below the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni are two mop pads, one corner brush and the main roller brush. Photo taken at the launch of the new flagship robot vacuum mop in Singapore.

As with the flagship models of other robot vacuum brands, the docking station – called the OMNI station – auto-refills the water tank and auto-washes (with 55°C hot water) the mop cloths on the robot vacuum at intervals during cleaning.

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New Arrival: Canon Launches 2 Maxify Business Printers with MegaTank Rebrand

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

Canon ushered in the rebranding of its ink tank printers with the launch of two new business printers from its Maxify product line: Maxify MegaTank GX6570 (S$799) and Maxify MegaTank GX2070 (price TBA).

With a front-access duplex Auto Document Feeder, the Canon Maxify MegaTank GX6570 makes scanning and copying documents easier for small businesses with space limitations and height placement constraints.

With a front-access duplex Auto Document Feeder, the Canon Maxify MegaTank GX6570 makes scanning and copying documents easier for small businesses with space limitations and height placement constraints.

The frontal operation of the Maxify MegaTank GX6570 enables it to be deployed in tight spaces, while the Maxify MegaTank GX2070 is a productivity work printer targeted at home and small workgroup environments.

Canon today announced the rebranding of its Pixma and Maxify ink tank printers into Pixma MegaTank and Maxify MegaTank.

Canon today announced the rebranding of its Pixma and Maxify ink tank printers into Pixma MegaTank and Maxify MegaTank.

The Maxify MegaTank series of business printers boasts low-cost colour printing and water-resistant documents, promising productivity gains through its refillable ink tank system.

The Maxify MegaTank GX6570 has an ID copy feature, allowing both sides of business cards or identification cards to be scanned easily.

The Home Screen on the printer LCD is also customisable with commonly used functions.

The front and rear paper trays has a total paper loading capacity of 350 sheets.

A full set of ink delivers up to 14,000 colour documents and 6,000 greyscale documents.

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New Arrival: Huawei MateBook 16s and MatePad 11.5-inch (LTE)

Monday, September 4th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook 16s notebook (S$2,298) and MatePad 11.5” tablet (S$498) will be available from Huawei Official Stores online on Lazada and Shopee, as well as Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 9 September 2023.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a Windows notebook sporting 13th Gen Intel Core Processor while the Huawei MatePad 11.5” (LTE) is a tablet powered by Harmony 3.1 operating system.

Both are the latest office productivity computers in Huawei’s Super Device ecosystem which feature drag-and-drop file transfer and connectivity between devices.

More details below from the press release.

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Review: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K

Monday, August 21st, 2023

tech4travel: I asked an Apple fan what is the latest Apple accessory he’s using and he showed me this nifty gadget that he carries around, especially when he travels – the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wirelesss Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) retails in Singapore for S$159 from Challenger stores, challenger.sg, iStudio stores, as well as Belkin official stores on Lazada and Shopee Mall.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Fast Wirelesss Charger for Apple Watch + Power Bank 10K (BPD005) retails in Singapore for S$159 from Challenger stores, challenger.sg, iStudio stores, as well as Belkin official stores on Lazada and Shopee Mall.

For Dylan, the key highlights for the wireless charger cum power bank are as below.

Swift Charging Capability: If you value rapid charging, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro is a standout performer. It effortlessly charges Apple iPhones, providing up to 30% battery capacity in under 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time using your device.

Another compact multi-tasking accessory for Apple users from Belkin. This nifty travel companion wirelessly charges your Apple Watch at 7.5W while simultaneously charging your iPhone for up to 20W fast charging.

Another compact multi-tasking accessory for Apple users from Belkin. This nifty travel companion wirelessly charges your Apple Watch at 7.5W while simultaneously charging your iPhone for up to 20W fast charging.

Efficient Self-Recharge: The power bank itself swiftly replenishes its energy levels, going from one button to four buttons fully charged in approximately 2 hours. This convenient feature keeps you ready for any adventures that lie ahead.

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New Arrival: Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum in Singapore

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Dyson is launching its first robot vacuum in Singapore – the Dyson 360 Vis Nav will hit the shelves tomorrow with a hefty price tag of S$1,999.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

Dyson has been making robot vacuums since 2016 but this will be the first time it has sold one in Singapore.

First launched on 25 May 2023 in Australia, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav was also the first Dyson robot vacuum to be released in the continent.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is available from 3 August 2023, priced at S$1,999 on Dyson.com and Dyson Demo Stores.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei WATCH FIT Special Edition & WATCH Ultimate

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Huawei is launching two new smartwatches this August: WATCH FIT Special Edition (S$128) and WATCH Ultimate (S$1,198). Both will be available in Singapore from 8 August 2023.

The Huawei WATCH FIT (SE) will be available in three colourways - Starry Black, Nebula Pink, and Forest Green.

The Huawei WATCH FIT (SE) will be available in three colourways – Starry Black, Nebula Pink, and Forest Green.

Huawei sells three tiers of smartwatches catering to different budget levels, offering different features: the BAND series of entry-level health trackers, the FIT series of mid-tier fitness trackers, and the WATCH series of top-tier boutique smartwatches.

The WATCH FIT (SE) is the latest in Huawei’s FIT series, offering a stylish design with a lightweight futuristic exterior, sporting a wide range of health management and smart features, and more than 10,000 pre-designed watch faces.

The WATCH Ultimate extends the flagship series from high performance into the luxurious.

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