From smartphones to notebooks and wearables. Its all about the gear you want
Samsung has announced the availability of the SGD 248 Samsung Galaxy A20 on the 25th May 2019, and the SGD 498 Galaxy A70 today (18th May 2019). Aimed at a budget-conscious audience, the new A-series devices delivers features that meets the varied demands of modern users. The Samsung Galaxy A70
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Notches, hole-punches, but Asus baulks all smartphone selfie-camera trends we've grown oh-so-tired of. Instead, Asus uses a flipping mechanism to solve the issue that so many smartphones have gone to great lengths to resolve. The Asus Zenfone 6 with a radically new flipping camera mechanism. Image: Asus Flipping cameras are
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After a spate of high-profile defects affecting review units, Samsung pulled its Galaxy Fold smartphone indefinitely. Set to launch at a retail price of USD 1,980, the foldable phone was plagued with issues especially concentrated around its screen. The Samsung Galaxy Fold. Image: Samsung Korean outlet Yonhap News reported just
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It's not the first time we've heard stories of how robust iPhones can be - a quick search and you'll find stories likethis, this and this. However, Singaporean DJ Lee Hong Qing, who presents for UFM1003, found this out first-hand while skiing on the snowy slopes of Niseko, Hokkaido. UFM1003
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You might know Huawei for its line of smartphones with astounding camera performance, but the company is responsible for the MateBook family of ultrabook laptops that pack power in an ultra-slim form-factor. The company will be introducing two new laptops here in Singapore: the Huawei MateBook 13, and the MateBook
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Garmin has launched the Forerunner 245 and 245 Music GPS smartwatches, which are aimed at advanced runners in their training regimes. Designed with the demands and requirements of athletes, the Garmin Forerunner 245 packs tracking and stat monitoring capabilities to deliver comprehensive reports for training history and for more effective
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Raising the bar for entry-level smartphones at an astonishingly affordable price-point of SGD 338, the Honor 20 Lite is the first to arrive of the Honor 20 series - soon to be joined by the highly-anticipated Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones. With a focus on design and camera
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Joining the Medium and Large models, the Wacom Intuos Pro Small completes the brand's lineup up of advanced pen tablets. Artists and creatives now have the added flexibility of choosing their perfect tablet size that fits their workflow, while enjoying the tablet's wireless capabilities. With a focus on digital artists,
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The Oppo Reno, instantly recognisable with its slanted extending top tray, has been launched in Singapore. At the event, Oppo reinforced its focus on creativity with a first-ever partnership with top creators in the local scene. Mr Dylan Yu, Marketing Director; Mr Chris Wei, Reno Product Manager; Mr Moon Yue,
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Environmental concerns have been at the forefront of Apple's latest initiatives. Today, the tech giant announced that they have doubled the number of suppliers committed to 100% clean energy goals, bringing the total to 44 at present. With this, the manufacturer is slated to exceed its goal of bringing 4
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Microphones have come a long way from the 2000s when everyone was using those white plastic ones that yellowed from the sun's rays. Today, headsets (headphones with a mic attached) are by far the more popular option when it comes to getting your voice on the computer. However, almost all
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Netflix, one of the world's leading subscription-based streaming services, has abruptly dropped Apple AirPlay compatibility on its iOS applications for iPhone and iPad. This means that users are unable to cast media from the app onto Apple TVs or AirPlay-enabled TVs and speakers, inhibiting the user experience to a great
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Yes, the AirPods, now in its second generation. You already know about the improved features. New H1 chip with Bluetooth 5.0, better connectivity and better battery performance. New Wireless Charging Case without any AirPower charging mat to go with it. Perpetual "Hey, Siri" assistant trigger. [caption id="attachment_135305" align="alignnone" width="2016"] The
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Apple's privacy poster stunt at CES 2019 fresh on our minds - the company has dropped another reminder in the form of a video advertisement of its commitment to - you guessed it - privacy. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_6uV9A12ok[/embed] With the iCloud leaks and the FaceTime bug fresh on our minds, it's easy
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I've been a convert to Apple's iPad line of tablets with the launch of the astounding iPad Pro 2018 last year. Utilising the iPad Pro daily as a MacBook replacement (but alongside my Mac Pro desktop computer), I've grown accustomed to the quirks and limitations of the iPad family -
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AirPower, Apple's upcoming wireless charging mat was to do something no other wireless charging mat could deliver: accommodate up to three haphazardly-placed Apple devices for charging, concurrently. The company announced it with iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods rendered over the image of the charging mat at the iPhone X launch event
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Horology has long been one of my obsessions. With a particular soft spot for clean, modernist bauhaus design - best embodied in brands like Nomos and Junghans, I was immediately attracted to the Withings Steel line of tech-powered analogue wearables when I encountered them years ago. Despite the recently-unveiled Move
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Designed to compete against industry giants like GoPro and DJI, the Sony RX0 II (model DSC-RX0M2) is the company's latest Ultra-Compact camera, packing an absolutely wide array of features into an absolutely tiny form factor. [caption id="attachment_135276" align="alignnone" width="2419"] The Sony RX0 II, along with shooting grip (VCT-SGR1), bracket and
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Just a week after Google's landmark announcement of its Stadia cloud gaming and integration service, Apple debuted its Arcade game subscription service at its Cupertino headquarters. [caption id="attachment_135269" align="alignnone" width="2898"] The unveiling of Apple Arcade. Image: Apple[/caption] The big revelation at the first major event this year by the tech
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Plagued by issues since its launch, the Samsung Galaxy S10's teething problems have encompassed everything from fatal facial-recognition security flaws to slow ultrasonic fingerprint scanning; from slower memory configurations, to the re-using of the same camera modules from its predecessor (which didn't do too well against the iPhone XS and
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