X-mini’s latest foray into the portable audio scene includes a slew of products for every budget and every need - including the mass-premium bracket. Yet this is a landscape that X-mini is not known to tread. Does the X-mini SUPA have any of the proverbial brains and brawns to take on its
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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40kL1IGpCjA[/embed] This is the speaker I would probably want in my bedroom to replace my boring lamp! The JBL Pulse 3’s smashing good looks take on the form of a Lava Lamp that flickers to my music’s every beat. And it’s IPX7 waterproof too. Read on to delve into my
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[embed]https://vimeo.com/231671121[/embed] At first glance the new Sennheiser CX 1.00 BT earbuds looks very similar to the premium Momentum Wireless M2s. It’s got the same distinctive neckband, but now with a more attractive price point. Will these ‘buds get me warm under the collar? Let’s find out. Build Quality and Design
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Berlin, 30 August 2017 - LG Electronics and Bang & Olufsen had jointly announced the launch of the BeoVision Eclipse TV at IFA Berlin - a statement-piece that marries the visual excitement of LG's OLED technology, and B&O's cutting-edge acoustics and fine craftsmanship. LG's OLED screen technology continues to lead the
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Singapore, 27 August 2017 - The new Nikon D850 introduces some hot engineering breakthroughs that elevates the D850 to Nikon’s pantheon of greatness. For starter’s, the D850’s new full=frame CMOS image sensor packs a whopping 45.7 megapixels of resolution for unrivalled dynamic range and razor-sharp detail. The D850's also flaunts
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Singapore, 25 August 2017 - More than 8 months after CES, Harman finally releases the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker in Singapore. Dubbed the ‘Lava Lamp’ speaker by fans, the Pulse 3 bumps up your music to a whole new level with its bright 360° light show. The 'Lava Lamp' pulses
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[embed]https://youtu.be/pda5xa7cZwY[/embed] Singapore, 24 August 2017 - The mavens from Bang & Olufsen launched the new BeoSound Shape modular speaker system at Ion Orchard's Opera Gallery, an upmarket galleria dedicated to Modern Art. It is a modular system that can be artistically arranged in different patterns and colours – and even performs like a
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Students in school can soon leave behind their cash, cards, wearables or smart wallets and simply use just two fingers to pay. Coolpay introduces the world’s first Biometric payment system for local schools. Partnered with POSB, NETS, STYL and 3Radical as part of the POSB Smart Buddy programme, the device
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22 August 2017 - HARMAN International announced that law enforcement authorities in Thailand and Brazil had successfully conducted a series of raids on manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit HARMAN products. The products involve knock-offs of popular JBL Professional, JBL Consumer, and dbX Professional products. More than 1600 fake JBL audio
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17 August 2017 - Two very popular Bluetooth speakers just got even better! The UE BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM now supports Amazon's Alexa Voice Assistant through a new software update. The new update stacks on the smarts, allowing you to control UE BOOM 2 and MEGABOOM speakers directly with your
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15 August 2017 - Dubai is home to the world’s largest mall and the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Now the Gulf Emirate can claim ownership to the world’s largest (and highest definition) video wall. Partnered with Dubai Aquarium operator Emaar Entertainment, the monstrous wall is powered by South
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LG’s best sound bar packs some mean capabilities in a slim body, like Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 decoding and hi-res audio streaming. It looks great on paper but how does it stack up in everyday use? Read on to find out! Build Quality and Design The SJ9 sports a rigid blend
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Klipsch reinterprets its classic desktop speakers with the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1BT system. It now rocks a new way to enjoy your tunes while serving as your desktop’s main entertainment center. Now you can stream your audio conveniently with Bluetooth instead of relying on cables only - a feature increasingly common
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[embed]http://vimeo.com/229287749[/embed] If you find it as hard as I do to focus in your noisy workplace then you might want to check out the new Jabra Evolve 75 Wireless headphones. Aimed at office workers, this professional noise-cancelling headset is packed with features for pro and casual users alike. But how
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[embed]http://vimeo.com/228380843[/embed] Designed and built in Paris, France, the Devialet Gold Phantom was constructed to take acoustic technologies to the extreme. Double the power of the first Phantom speaker, and decked out in 22K gold, it's a sound and sight to behold... or is it? Let's find out. Build Quality and
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Ever wondered if you have what it takes to snap breathtaking wildlife pictures? Do what I did, and check out the ‘Nikon School Day Out!’ wildlife photography course at the Singapore Zoo. It’s safer than camping out at a safari were the lions, snakes, hyenas and panthers might get you,
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[embed]http://vimeo.com/227681043[/embed] If you wanted a small and affordable portable speaker, X-mini might be one of the brands you’ll consider. The Singaporean company invented the small portable capsule speaker ten years ago but the new KAI X3 is a whole new breed from X-mini designed to appeal to your finer audio
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[embed]http://vimeo.com/227377872[/embed] The Parrot BeBop 2 drone faces increasing competition from popular ones like the DJI Mavic Pro. It’s almost been a year since it was released, but is it still a compelling purchase? Let’s find out. Build Quality and Design First thing I noticed about the drone was how light
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Singapore, 27 July 2017 - If you’re living in Singapore, you can now enjoy Amazon’s Prime Now service from today. Amazon Prime Now offers a hyper fast 2-hour delivery for orders placed in the Prime Now App (iOS/Android), even for groceries! Whether they’re shopping for TVs and Music systems, or
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Singapore, 25 July 2017 - The Huawei P10 Plus smartphone is outfitted with Leica-designed optical technology to make it an indispensable companion for serious photographers. I attended a workshop hosted by professional photographer Richard Chen to find out how the Huawei P10 Plus has enriched his journey as a photographer,
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