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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
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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 »
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
Škoda gave a preview of its new fully-electric Enyaq Coupé iV and launched two improved models at Singapore Motorshow 2023. Prices below.
Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV has not gone on sale yet in Singapore. Interested buyers may register their interest on Skoda Singapore’s website.
Škoda Singapore is the first market in Asia Pacific to unveil the brand’s long-awaited fully-electric Enyaq Coupé iV at the Singapore Motorshow 2023.
Built on the MEB platform for Škoda electric vehicles, the Enyaq Coupé iV is the second addition to Enyaq iV family.
The two improved models are the mild-hybrid Octavia and hatchback Scala – both with a better fuel efficient 1.0 TSI engine.
The improved Octavia 1.0 TSI eTEC drivetrain has a reduced fuel consumption (4.3 litre/100km 1.0 TSI eTEC versus 5.3 litre/100km 1.5 TSI eTEC) and CO2 emissions (98 gram/km 1.0 TSI eTEC versus 122 gram/km 1.5 TSI eTEC).
The improved Scala is now equipped with features such as full LED headlights with daytime running lights, full LED rear lights with dynamic indicators, Virtual Cockpit, Multi-function steering wheel and Drive Mode selection.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:automobiles, cars, Enyaq, event forecast, exhibitions, motoring, motorshow, Octavia, Scala, Singapore, Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2023, Skoda
Posted in Automobile, Events, events, Exhibition, Launch, Motoring, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Skoda, VehTech | 4 Comments »
Friday, January 13th, 2023
Lexus showcased its new electrified eco-friendly car models at the Singapore Motorshow 2023 by launching the Lexus RX SUV and previewing the Lexus RZ BEV.
The 5th-Gen Lexus RX (right) and the Lexus RZ (left) at the Singapore Motorshow 2023. Jasmmine Wong (center), CEO of Inchcape Greater China and Singapore.
At the Singapore Motorshow 2023, Lexus also displayed an extensive hybrid lineup ranging from Luxury Sedans to SUVs: Lexus IS, ES, UX, NX.
The preview of the RZ at the Singapore Motorshow 2023 is its first public preview ahead of its official launch.
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is built on a new dedicated all-electric platform, with the adoption of the new Lexus spindle body, a minimalist design and athletic silhouette that will set the new design direction for Lexus’ all-electric vehicles in the future.
One key focus of the Lexus RZ is the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system.
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Tags:automobiles, cars, electric, event forecast, exhibitions, Lexus, motoring, motorshow, Singapore, Singapore Motorshow, Singapore Motorshow 2023, Toyota
Posted in Automobile, Events, events, Exhibition, Launch, Lexus, Motoring, newArrivals, Press Release, Singapore, Specifications, Toyota, VehTech | 2 Comments »
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
Roborock is having a one-day sale on Shopee on 12 December 2022. This is a chance to purchase its Roborock G10 robot vacuum-mop at S$929.90 and Dyad handheld vacuum cleaner at S$469.90.
The Roborock promotions are available exclusively on the brand’s official store on Shopee. Check out the discounts for Roborock’s cleaning robots for 12.12.
Last chance for Christmas shopping for the festive season!
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum-mop makes an ideal present for the mother/mother-in-law, while the Roborock Dyad handheld vacuum should please the father/father-in-law.
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Tags:12.12, appliances, Home, mops, promotions, Roborock, sales, Shopee, vacuums
Posted in Appliances, Brochures, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Prices, Promotions, Roborock, Vacuum Mop | No Comments »
Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Dyson enters a new market segment with its dual-purpose Dyson Zone which serves as an active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a detachable over-the-nose/mouth air purifier. Prices TBA.
The Dyson Zone air purification headphones are designed to help city dwellers fight urban air and noise pollution in their daily commutes in the city.
Audio wise, the Dyson Zone boasts up to 50 hours of audio playback with active noise cancellation.
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Tags:audio, Dyson, headphones, new arrivals, purifiers, wearables
Posted in Air Purifiers, Announce, Appliances, Audio, Dyson, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, headphones, Healthcare, newArrivals, Specifications, travel | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
#tech4travel: When I’m on road or go on vacation, the most important laptop accessory I bring along is the Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter, which expands the limited connectivity options on the ultraportable laptop that I bring along.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter is a must-have accessory for my ultraportable laptop when I’m on vacation and on the road.
For full connectivity on my Work From Home workspace, the centerpiece is my Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, which provides full compatibility and connectivity for my laptop to other devices and peripherals, including those using legacy ports such as VGA ports.
When I go on vacation, or present at clients’ offices, I usually bring an ultraportable laptop which has a limited number of physical ports for the sake of compactness.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Hub Adapter has an RRP of S$109 in Singapore.
There are actually some ultraportable laptops out there that have a sum total of ONE USB-C port!
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Tags:#t4tWFH, accessories, Belkin, Connect, docks, hubs, reviews, tech4travel, tech4WorkFromHome, travel, TUCU
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
#t4tWorkFromHome: One of the most important accessories on my Work From Home setup is the Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock, because it turns my laptop into a well-connected workstation.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock is the connection central for my Work-From-Home setup.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock enables me to connect my laptop to a whole host of other devices and peripherals without having to worry about a shortage of ports on my laptop, especially when using an ultraportable laptop which usually suffers from a dearth of ports.
The Belkin Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Multiport Dock has an RRP of S$149 in Singapore.
The 11-in-1 Multiport Dock also allows my laptop to connect to other devices when the laptop does not have the correct port (e.g HDMI or Ethernet ports) or the connected device still uses legacy ports (eg. VGA video port).
This can come in useful when going to a new presentation venue and you’re not sure what kind of devices (and connectors) the venue uses.
So on my workspace at home, my laptop is connected to an external monitor via the HDMI port on the 11-in-1 Multiport Dock.
My ultraportable doesn’t have an HDMI port so the dock is a godsend in hooking up my ultraportable to the 4K monitor.
The 11-in-1 Multiport Dock also has DisplayPort and VGA video ports as well.
For power, the Multiport Dock supports pass-through charging up to 100W.
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Tags:#t4tWFH, accessories, Belkin, Connect, docks, hubs, reviews, tech4travel, tech4WorkFromHome, travel, TUCU
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Friday, November 25th, 2022
It’s Black Friday today and the beginning of the BFCM (Black Friday Cyber Monday) long weekend of sales.
Check out discounts for Belkin’s chargers on Lazada and Shopee for the Black Friday Cyber Monday sale. Here’s my favourite gadget for #t4tWorkFromHome.
Here’s a chance to grab some handy accessories for the year-end travel season and presents for Christmas.
Belkin is offering its range of chargers and audio gadgets for those traveling or looking for a gift for Christmas.
Below are BFCM discounts for Belkin’s chargers and audio products.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, audio, Belkin, BFCM, BoostCharge, chargers, Lazada, promotions, Shopee, Singapore
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Friday, November 11th, 2022
The Huawei MatePad SE (S$298) tablet will hit Singapore shelves on 26 November 2022. Promotions below.
The Huawei MatePad SE ships with HarmonyOS 3 which enables users to manage their devices and connections from a single place and even share devices between accounts, making cross-device collaboration easier than ever.
The Huawei MatePad SE is an affordable all-rounded tablet for multitasking and entertainment.
Weighing at just 440g with a 10.4 inch display, I found the tablet comfortable to grip.
The design of its body aims to better withstand drops and extrusion, making the tablet particularly suitable for families with kids.
More details below about the Huawei MatePad SE tablet from the press release.
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Tags:Huawei, MatePad, new arrivals, prices, promotions, Singapore, tablets
Posted in Announce, audioVisual, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, HarmonyOS, Huawei, MatePad, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Singapore, Specifications, Tablets, tablets | No Comments »
