Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
Monday, October 2nd, 2023
The Leica SOFORT 2 (S$580) is now available at the official Leica Singapore stores and authorised dealers in black or white. The red variation is only available through the Leica Online Store from 9 November.
The SOFORT 2 is Leica’s second iteration of the instant camera.
The Leica SOFORT 2 is able to save the digital photos it captures permanently.
The hybrid camera can print selected photos it takes as well as photos on your smartphone and those captured with other Leica cameras which are stored in the gallery of the Leica FOTOS app.
Accessories for the Leica SOFORT 2 include stylish wooden picture frames for displaying prints, wrist straps, carrying straps, bags and various other accessories.
Pulling the manual printing lever on the SOFORT 2 begins printing on instax Mini format photo paper.
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Tags:cameras, instant, Leica, new arrivals, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Availability, Cameras, cameras, Gadgets, gadgets, Instax, Leica, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore | 2 Comments »
Friday, September 29th, 2023
The Xiaomi 13T Series is in Singapore, with prices ranging from S$699 (Xiaomi 13T) to S$1,099 (Xiaomi 13T Pro).
Xiaomi 13T Pro and Xiaomi 13T will be available in three color options: Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, and Black.
Both the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro sport a triple camera setup featuring Summicron lenses co-engineered with Leica.
These include a 50MP wide angle camera with 24mm equivalent focal length and a 7P aspherical lens designed to capture more light supporting high dynamic range shooting, a 50MP telephoto lens with 50mm equivalent focal length, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 15mm equivalent focal length.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Leica, new arrivals, Singapore, smartphones, Xiaomi
Posted in events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, smartphones, Xiaomi | No Comments »
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.
For those planning to sightsee in New York City, there are three CityPASS tickets which cater to different budgets and itineraries:
- New York CityPASS
- Adults: US$138
- Child 6-17: US$118
- New York C3
- Adults: US$96
- Child 6-12: US$74
- 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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Tags:CityPASS, New York City, revue, The Travel Memoir, travel, USA
Posted in Holiday, New York 2023, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Specifications, travel | 5 Comments »
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.
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.
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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Tags:CityPASS, New York City, revue, The Travel Memoir, travel, USA
Posted in Holiday, New York 2023, Opinion, Review, Tips, Travel, travel | 5 Comments »
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.
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.
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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Tags:audio, earbuds, Jabra, new arrivals, TWS, wearables
Posted in Accessories, Audio, audioVisual, earphones, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Jabra, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Specifications | 3 Comments »
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.
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.
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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Tags:appliances, Deebot, Ecovacs, flagship, Home, launch, new arrivals, robot, Singapore, vacuums
Posted in Appliances, Ban Leong, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Specifications, Vacuum Mop | 3 Comments »
Thursday, August 31st, 2023
Atrix is offering two-hour deliveries, a collaboration with Lazada online, retail expansion plans to have 24 stores island-wide by mid-2024, and a slew of new customer support services.
Launch event for Atrix Dynamics at Suntec City in Singapore.
Atrix Dynamics, a PC/laptop seller founded in 2016, is expanding its IT retailing business in Singapore in both the online and offline spaces – and offering both online/offline shopping and after sales support seamless for its customers.
Firstly, it aims to expand its current 19 physical stores to 24 by next year (2024).
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Tags:Atrix, events, IT, laptops, notebooks, PCs, retail, shopping, Singapore
Posted in Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Launch, Notebooks, notebooks, Shopping, Singapore | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
The annual Dell Technologies Forum was held in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands – targeted at technology enthusiasts and business leaders looking to drive innovation and growth.
Dell’s flagship conference in Singapore covered emerging trends, cutting-edge technology and featured speakers from government and the industries. Here’s Grainger Wallis delivering the keynote.
Andy Sim (Vice President and Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies) delivered the welcome speech while Pang Yee Beng (SVP, South Asia and MD, Malaysia, Dell Technologies) presented Dell’s thought leadership study on the Innovation Index.
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Tags:AI, Business IT, conferences, DELL, edge, enterprise IT, events, innovation, multicloud, security, technology, work
Posted in AI, Business IT, Dell, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Seminars, Singapore, Technology | No Comments »
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.
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.
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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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, mobile, new arrivals, power, reviews, Singapore, tech4travel, travel, TUCU, Watch
Posted in Accessories, Apple, battery, Belkin, chargers, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Prices, Review, reviews, Singapore, Specifications, travel, TUCU | 6 Comments »
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has launched the ORA Good Cat 03 Electric in Singapore. The electric vehicle (EV) is the first model in the ORA lineup that C&C is bringing into the country.
The ORA Good Cat 03 Electric, brought in by Cycle & Carriage, offers a stylish and affordable EV option for Singaporeans, equipped with top-notch safety innovations.
The ORA Good Cat 03 Electric is a compact hatchback electric vehicle designed by former Porsche designer Emanuel Derta under the concept of “Retro Futuristic” with a touch of fun.
As a part of the renowned Great Wall Motor (GWM) group, ORA stands for “Open, Reliable, and Alternative” signifying its dedication to shaping a greener and more sustainable future.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:automobiles, cars, Cycle & Carriage, electric, EV, motoring, new arrivals, Singapore, vehTech
Posted in Events, events, Launch, Motoring, newArrivals, Press Release, Singapore | 2 Comments »
