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New Arrival: Oppo Reno10 Series Smartphones in Singapore

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

The new Oppo Reno10 series comprises three 5G smartphones focussing on portrait and imaging capabilities – Reno10 5G (S$649), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$849), Reno10 Pro 5G (S$1,149). Promotions below.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

All Reno10 series users will enjoy 24 months local warranty, protective film refresh service, and 10% points cashback on My OPPO app.

Oppo touts its new Reno10 series as the company’s most powerful portrait camera phone.

The Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System comprises a Telephoto Portrait Camera with a large sensor, an Ultra-Clear Main Camera, an Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera, and a high-quality 112° 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ are available at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO Official Online Store as well as OPPO’s Lazada, Qoo10, Shopee, and partner consumer online stores such as Challenger and iShopChangi.

Oppo boasts that the Reno10 series offers pro-level portrait imaging experiences that are not just Reno’s first, but also the industry’s first, housed within the slim, lightweight, and trendy design of the Oppo Reno series.

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Event: Photoshoot Day for New Gadgets for Review

Friday, July 7th, 2023

It’s studio shoot day today for a slew of new gadgets.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

From Left: Huawei MatePad 11 (2023) with Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil, Huawei Watch Buds, and Huawei Mate X3.

First off the block is the Huawei Mate X3, Huawei Watch Buds and Huawei MatePad 11 (2023), seen in this photo.

Also shot today is the Acer Swift Go 14; the Sony Xperia 5 IV; the PRISM+ Q75 Ultra; the Dell Pro Webcam; and the Belkin power bank cum wireless charger for Apple Watch.

Stay tuned for reviews.

New Arrival: Huawei MateBook D 14 Notebook Computer

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The Huawei MateBook D 14 (RRP: S$1,298) will be available from 7 July 2023 at Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate, as well as Huawei Official Stores on Lazada and Shopee. Launch promotions below.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The latest Huawei MateBook D 14 focuses on performance, connectivity and smart user experience.

The MateBook D 14 sports the latest 12th Gen Intel Core Processor and boasts Huawei’s strongest Metaline Wi-Fi antenna to date.

Sleek and lightweight, the Huawei MateBook D 14 features the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Super Device, upgraded PC Manager, and the new Personal Voice Enhancement technology.

Consumers can redeem a S$100 Early Bird Voucher# from 25 June – 14 July 2023 at Huawei Official Store on Lazada and Shopee to enjoy up to S$200 OFF from 1 – 14 July 2023.

More details below from the press release.

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PICO is Official VR Headset Partner for Olympics ESports Week

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

PICO has announced its sponsorship as the Official VR Headset Partner for the inaugural Olympics Esports Week (OEW). For the first time, the PICO 4 VR headset will be used in the main virtual taekwondo competition.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

Programming of Olympic Esports Week will be available on demand on the PICO Video app.

The first event of its kind is created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and will be taking place in Singapore between 22 and 25 June 2023, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Sport Singapore and the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC).

“We are thrilled to be the Official VR Headset Partner for Olympic Esports Week. This partnership highlights PICO’s commitment to revolutionising the way people experience sports and gaming. We believe that VR has the power to merge the best aspects of both worlds, offering unparalleled immersion and physical engagement. We are excited to showcase our technology and contribute to the success of this groundbreaking event,” said Allen An, Regional Director for PICO Southeast Asia.

The four-day festival event will take place in Singapore at the end of June, showcasing the best of virtual sports, gaming and esports.

As the official VR headset sponsor, PICO’s VR headsets will be utilised, for the first time, in Virtual Taekwondo, one of the main competitive events.

This combines Singapore company Refract Technologies’ proprietary real-time full-body motion tracking system AXIS with the PICO 4 VR headset to deliver a groundbreaking VR adaptation of the traditional Korean martial art.

Virtual Taekwondo was created by Refract in partnership with World Taekwondo as an innovative game that will captivate participants and spectators alike, showcasing the incredible potential of VR in the world of sports.

In addition, PICO will be offering the programming of Olympic Esports Week on the PICO
Video app, providing viewers with the opportunity to enjoy the action on demand.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum with New Mop Design

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

Roborock has introduced a new robot vacuum – Q Revo – with a dual spinning mop system, priced at S$1,299.90.

The Roborock Q Revo will be available for pre-order at a special price of S$1,199.90 only on 6 June 2023 via the brand’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.

The Roborock Q Revo will be available for pre-order at a special price of S$1,199.90 only on 6 June 2023 via the brand’s official store on Shopee and Lazada.

The Roborock Q Revo is an all-in-one vacuum and mop that uses an alternative mopping system to the brand’s signature VibraRise system.

It also includes a newly designed fast-charging maintenance dock which self-empties, self-refills, and washes the mop with drying.

The new dual spinning mop system cleans floors at 200 RPM speed while the automatic mop lifting feature lifts the mop up to 7mm when going over carpets.

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New Arrival: Asus Ultraportable Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504) in Singapore

Saturday, May 27th, 2023

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED (S$2,098) is a thin and light 15.6-inch laptop with 16:9 120 Hz 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display, AMD Ryzen 7 processor, AMD Radeon graphics and long-lasting 67 Wh battery.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED is a powerful and compact laptop is designed for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED is a powerful and compact laptop is designed for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

The Asus Zenbook 15 OLED laptop has a durable and compact all-metal 14.9 mm-thin design, weighing 1.4 kg for on-the-go productivity and creativity.

It has a 15.6-inch, 16:9 ratio, 2.8K, 120 Hz / 0.2 ms OLED NanoEdge display that is Pantone Validated for accurate colour rendering; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 for deep blacks; and is SGS and TÜV Rheinland-certified eye care.

It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7735U processor, and ships with 16 GB RAM, AMD Radeon graphics, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and WiFi 6E (802.11ax).

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Huawei Band 8 Smart Health Wearable Tracker

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

Huawei Band 8 (S$88) will be available for pre-order on its official store on Shopee from 1 June 2023. It will be available at Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 6 June. Promotions below.

The Huawei Band 8 smart band weighs 14g and has a thickness of 8.99mm. It also sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED colour display with a resolution of 368 x 194, and screen-to-body ratio of up to 65%.

The Huawei Band 8 smart band weighs 14g and has a thickness of 8.99mm. It also sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED colour display with a resolution of 368 x 194, and screen-to-body ratio of up to 65%.

Huawei’s Band 8 is equipped with comprehensive health monitoring, all-round fitness features, up to 2-weeks long battery life, and smart features.

More details below about the Huawei Band 8 from the press release.

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New Arrival: Leica Q3 Compact Full-Frame Camera with Summilux Lens

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

The Leica Q3 retails at S$8,960 and will be available at official Leica Singapore Stores, the Leica Online Store and authorised dealers from 25 May 2023.

Leather protectors, lens caps, retro-look lens hoods, thumb rests, soft release buttons and flash shoe covers are also available in three different colour variations for the new Leica Q3.

Leather protectors, lens caps, retro-look lens hoods, thumb rests, soft release buttons and flash shoe covers are also available in three different colour variations for the new Leica Q3.

Leica Camera AG introduces the 3rd generation of the Leica Q family, the Leica Q3.

The Leica Q3 is a compact fixed focal length full-frame camera with a fast Summilux lens.

At the heart of the Leica Q3 is the new BSI-CMOS sensor with Triple-Resolution-Technology spitting out DNG RAW or processed JPEG files with resolutions of 60, 36, or 18 megapixels.

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New Arrival: Canon EOS R100 Camera and RF28MM F/2.8 STM Lens

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Canon is launching its lightest mirrorless camera and thinnest RF lens. The EOS R100 mirrorless camera (S$729, body only) and the RF28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens (S$459) will be available in Singapore on 20 June and 4 July 2023 respectively.

The S$729 eos R100 camera body is also available as part of a S$889 kit bundled with the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The S$729 EOS R100 camera body is also available as part of a S$889 kit bundled with the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

The EOS R100 mirrorless camera will be Canon’s smallest, lightest and most affordable EOS R system camera to date.

The RF28mm f/2.8 STM is the company’s first “pancake” prime lens in the RF lens lineup.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Nikon Z 8 Compact Mirrorless Camera

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

The new Nikon Z 8 condenses the advanced performance of the flagship Nikon Z 9 into a compact and portable body, whilst maintaining reliability and functionality. Available in Singapore from 25 May 2023 at S$5,999 (body only).

Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. introduces the Z 8 mirrorless camera made for videos and stills.

Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. introduces the Z 8 mirrorless camera made for videos and stills.

Weighing at approximately 910g, the new Z 8 allows for agile shooting for an extended period of time, even for a one-person operation with its compact and lightweight video recording system.

Choose from a wide variety of video formats, from 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW, to 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 HQ and 8 bit-H265 SDR in-camera recording – suitable for a creator just starting out or for a full-fledged professional.

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