Posts Tagged ‘accessories’
Saturday, December 4th, 2021
Tech-U-Can-Use (TUCU): My mom’s in-box power supply for her phone died on her, so I got her a replacement wall charger – as a replacement and upgrade.
The Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD 3.0 PPS Wall Charger 25W is an intelligent charger for those new phones that doesn’t include chargers in the box, as a second charger at the office, or simply as a spare/backup charger.
The main features of Belkin’s BoostCharge 25W wall charger can be gleaned from its lengthy name.
It’s a wall charger, it can charge at up to 25W max power, it uses USB-C, it is PD 3.0 certified, and it is equipped with PPS technology.
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Tags:accessories, Belkin, BoostCharge, chargers, TUCU
Posted in Accessories, battery, Belkin, Gadgets, Home, Opinion, Prices, Review, reviews, Specifications, TUCU | 3 Comments »
Friday, December 3rd, 2021
It used to be that the new phones come with chargers in the box, but phone makers are now beginning to exclude the charger in the box. So we’ll begin to shop more for 3rd-party chargers.
Do you remember these different plugs for different chargers, not to mention different power ratings for each device?
I remember years ago when I was writing for the Straits Times Digital Life about what tech to pack when travelling, I’d lamented that the charger for different phones used proprietary chargers that were not interchangeable – in terms of the plugs and the power ratings.
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Tags:accessories, chargers, trends
Posted in Accessories, gadgets, Opinion, Trends | 2 Comments »
Sunday, November 28th, 2021
Looking for some beautiful accessories (phone cases, mouse pads etc) with watercolour paintings on them? Check out Erinsgarden – an e-shop on Redbubble selling print-on-demand stuff based on the watercolour paintings of @kkmakesandbakes.
* Full disclosure: @kkmakesandbakes is my wife.
Fancy an iPad Case and Skin with a watercolour Christmas Puppy on it?
Or a X’mas Kitty Cat gracing your laptop skin?
Check out other tech4xmas gift ideas that I’ve curated for this year’s Christmas here.
Or a Vacation Kitty art mug to keep up inspired since most of us aren’t likely to travel this Christmas.
@kkmakesandbakes loves watercolour painting.
She paints as a hobby and friends suggested that she put some of these on Redbubble so people can buy stuff printed with her watercolour paintings on them.
So if you’re looking for a nice accessory as a X’mas gift for a colleague or a loved one, check out her designs!
Tags:accessories, Christmas, Christmas 2021, Erin’s Garden, gadgets, painting, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2021, watercolour, Xmas
Posted in Accessories, Apple, Holiday, Shopping | 3 Comments »
Sunday, November 21st, 2021
Here are some gift ideas that I’ve curated for X’mas 2021. I’ll be adding to this list over the next few weeks, so check back daily for new gift ideas as I collate them.
The tech4xmas gift guide is meant to provide ideas to start you off, so do check out some of them online and in the shops if they are what you think would bring a smile to your loved ones this Christmas. Start by shopping (on Redbubble) for accessories (phone cases, mouse pads, T-shirts, mugs etc) based on this lovely watercolour painting painted by my wife.
It’s now time to shop for presents for Christmas 2021, and bring some cheer to two years living under the shadow of COVID-19.
Cover Art for tech4xmas 2021
This year’s cover art for tech4xmas 2021 has been painted by my wife. Check out her other paintings on Instagram at @kkmakesandbakes.
This cutie in a Christmas sweater is a watercolour painting that she did for this year’s Christmas and has kindly agreed to be used as the tech4xmas 2021 banner.
Around this time of year, I’m usually inundated with requests from readers and friends on Christmas gift ideas for their loved ones or themselves.
So here are some tech that I would use myself or get for MY loved ones, based mostly on those gadgets that I’ve tried or reviewed.
Not all are the latest and newest, but they are what I think are some of the best-in-class in their category of products.
Happy Christmas Shopping!
tech4xmas 2021 Gift Guide below.
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Tags:accessories, Christmas, Christmas 2021, Erin’s Garden, gadgets, painting, reviews, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2021, watercolour, Xmas
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, Holiday, Lists, Opinion, Shopping | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
The Omnidesk Ascent will be available in Singapore from 6 December at S$1,298 for the standard resin-top version and S$1,647 for the Wildwood version with wood-top.
The Omnidesk Ascent is available in standard (resin-top) or Wildwood (wood-top) versions while the frames (legs) come in black or white. This is the Wildwood version.
Pre-orders for the new Omnidesk Ascent begins today (see sidebar for promotional prices).
Promotional Prices for Omnidesk Ascent
Standard (resin-top)
- S$1,298: Usual price
- S$850: Pre-order before 6 Dec
- S$950: From 6 Dec onwards
Wildwood (wood-top)
- S$1,647: Usual price
- S$1,149: Pre-order before 6 Dec
- S$1,249: From 6 Dec onwards
The controller for the Ascent has been re-designed to look more pleasing and includes a 5V USB charging port, as well as control buttons to adjust the height of the table.
The controller is located to the left of the Ascent and includes 4 buttons for pre-programmed heights, as well as an OLED screen for adjusting other settings for the table.
Newly introduced for Ascent is a companion iOS/Android app – “Omnidesk Life” – which enables users to adjust the height of the table remotely (via Bluetooth), including 9 pre-programmed heights and other features such as tracking the time spent sitting or standing at the desk.
The standard (resin-top) version of the Omnidesk Ascent standing table.
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Tags:accessories, Aftershock, appliances, furniture, new arrivals, Omnidesk, PRISM+, Singapore, tables
Posted in Accessories, Appliances, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
The Yubico “Security Key C NFC” (US$29) is the latest keey to join the Security Key Series.
The new Security Key C NFC key from Yubico.
The blue Security Key C NFC offers FIDO-only support in a USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities.
It provides enhanced, modern security for applications, services, and user accounts for both desktop and mobile authentication.
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Tags:accessories, security, Yubico
Posted in Accessories, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Security, Specifications | No Comments »
Friday, September 24th, 2021
The iPhone 13 series of smartphones hits the shelves today. Belkin is offering its SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-Treated Screen Protectors for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Prices & availability below.
Protect your spanking new iPhone 13 with Belkin’s SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-Treated Screen Protector.
Available at both Singtel & Starhub retail stores – Usual price S$59. However, getting the line subscription at one go, PwP @ S$25 from 24 Sep.
20 Oct, 2021: I’ve just posted an Instagram giveaway for a Belkin SCREENFORCE TemperedGlass Antimicrobial-treated Screen Protector for the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The giveaway winner will be announced in a week’s time on 27 Oct. So go try your luck!
While at our channel Challenger, Gain City, Harvey Norman stores – Usual price S$59. And PwP with iPhone 13 purchase, it is going @ S$29 from 27 Sep.
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Tags:accessories, Apple, Belkin, iPhone, new arrivals, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Apple, Availability, Belkin, cases/housings, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Prices, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
#tech4wfh is a new series to curate technology and gadgets that you can use to set up your home environment for #WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning – based on what I use for my own home office.
What is your #WorkFromHome or #HomeBasedLearning setup at home? Stay tuned for #tech4WorkFromHome series of curated technology and gadgets to set up your work or study environment at home.
It’s been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
#tech4WorkFromHome
The #tech4wfh series will include devices such as Wi-Fi routers, notebooks, monitors, keyboards, speakers, mice, headsets, UPS, plug banks, storage devices and even robot vacuums and air purifiers to keep the work/study/home environment clean and fresh!
By now, workers and students all over the world have become accustomed to lockdowns and social distancing in the fight against the respiratory disease.
#WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning have become the norm for the time being.
As a result, I’ve been inundated with requests for recommendations on technology and gadgets for setting up the home environment for working and for studying.
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Tags:accessories, COVID-19, devices, gadgets, Office, pandemic, tech4wfh, tech4WorkFromHome, technology
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Appliances, Gadgets, gadgets, Opinion, Tips | No Comments »
Friday, May 21st, 2021
Targus has launched its edition of its Newport Collection of backpacks, tote bags, computer sleeves and pouches. There are a total of six designs in the collection. Prices range from S$69 to S$199 and are listed below.
The 15” Newport Backpack (left) and the 15” Newport Ultra Slim Backpack are two of the six designs in Targus’ Newport Collection.
According to Targus, the Newport Collection is inspired by the Californian way of life, taking sophisticated individuals through the day and into the night, from coffee to cocktails.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, backpacks, bags, new arrivals, pouches, sleeves, Targus, tote
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Bags, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Targus | 2 Comments »
Monday, April 12th, 2021
Huawei’s entry-level fitness tracker Band 6 will be available in Singapore from 15 April at S$88. Introductory promotions below.
From 15 April 2021, Huawei Band 6 will be available at S$88 in three different colours — Graphite Black, Sakura Pink and Forest Green.
Huawei has just announced the new Band 6 – featuring a 1.47-inch enhanced AMOLED FullView Display, 2-week battery life, as well as all-day health monitoring.
The Huawei Band 6 supports all-day monitoring of heart rates, SpO2, sleep, and stress measurement; as well as menstrual cycle tracking for ladies.
Details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, gadgets, Health Tech, Huawei, launch, new arrivals, promotions, smartwatches, tracker, wearables
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Healthcare, Huawei, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Sports, trackers, Watches | 2 Comments »
