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Tech review: D-Link Covr AC1200 is an affordable entry-level mesh Wi-Fi system
Mesh routers, which extend Wi-Fi coverage through the use of multiple wireless nodes, typically work only with similar models from the same manufacturer. This lack…
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Tech review: TP-Link Deco X20 mesh router is ideal for mainstream users
The TP-Link Deco X20 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (available on Lazada and Shopee) is one of the first entry-level Wi-Fi 6 routers in the…
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Improved scissor-mechanism keyboard in 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple has been trying to replace its much-maligned butterfly-mechanism keyboard – first introduced in 2018 – in all its laptops. With the latest 13-inch MacBook…
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Tech review: Asus ExpertBook B9450 is a super-light business laptop
Asus’ latest ExpertBook B9450 business ultrabook reminds me of Sony’s Vaio notebook series in its heyday in the early 2010s, when it was the gold…
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Tech review: Budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S punches above its weight
Budget smartphones continue to close the gap with higher-end models in almost every way – even as the prices of flagship phones hit stratospheric heights.…
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Shooting mechanics kill Predator: Hunting Grounds' potential
Predator: Hunting Grounds has tense moments when players are being hunted by an alien in the jungle. Unfortunately, this multiplayer-only video game’s loose shooting mechanics…
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Marshall headphones look and sound good
Probably better known for guitar amps, Marshall has been in the headphones realm for a while now. Its latest wireless over-ear flagship, the Monitor II…
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Wearable review: Fitbit Charge 4 is the fitness tracker that does it all
The Charge 4 is Fitbit’s latest flagship fitness tracker, succeeding last year’s Charge 3. The biggest improvement over its predecessor is its built-in GPS and…
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Graphics make up for repetitive play
My ego was shattered when I failed in the second mission of Gears Tactics. That was when I sat up and really took it seriously.…
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Tech review: Apple's new iPhone SE is the iPhone for these trying times
The second iteration of Apple’s iPhone SE is practically a dead ringer for the iPhone 8, starting with its front and back that are made…
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Switching cameras is a snap
Imagine turning a regular action camera into a 360-degree one by changing one component. That is what you get with the Insta360 One R. It…
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Superb camera worth the price
Canon’s EOS 1D X Mark III is the Japanese imaging giant’s flagship DSLR camera, aimed at sports and wildlife photographers who want both speed and…
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Laptop offers one of the best gaming experiences
Gamers have reason to rejoice. New gaming notebooks unveiled earlier this month sported refreshed Intel mobile processors and Nvidia graphics chips. Among them is the…
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Cleaner air with Panasonic's triple filtration system
With health at the forefront of many Singaporeans’ concerns these days, the Panasonic F-VXK70A air purifier could be a welcome addition to any home. The…
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Tech review: Apple's iPad Magic Keyboard is expensive but perfect companion to iPad Pro
Apple’s Magic Keyboard case for its 2018 and 2020 iPad Pro, supposedly available next month, arrived early last Friday (April 17). Those who ordered it…
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Much to love and reminisce about in Final Fantasy VII Remake
There are few video game characters as iconic as Cloud Strife. Since his 1997 debut in Final Fantasy VII, the taciturn, spiky-haired mercenary has appeared…
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Promising ultra-portable gaming notebook
Last year, Razer set a new bar for ultra-portable gaming laptops by putting a gaming-grade Nvidia graphics chip in the svelte Blade Stealth 13, which…
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Tech review: Improved audio and battery life with new Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Launched together with the Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones and thus has flown under the radar, the Galaxy Buds+ true wireless in-ear headphones (available on…
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Ori And The Will Of The Wisps: Stunning visuals, absorbing storyline
I can’t play platform games very well. You know, those games in which you control a character that has to jump and climb between platforms…
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Doom Eternal: Heart-racing, gory shooter treat
Doom Eternal goes for the jugular right off the bat. The first sign that things will soon get hairy is when Doomguy, the game’s strong…
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Tech review: Huawei P40 Pro excels at night photography
Huawei’s new photography-centric flagship P40 smartphone series comes in three versions – the 6.1-inch P40 (with a rear triple-camera system and up to 3x optical…
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Snazzy pair of smart shades
I have been wishing for something like the smart glasses worn by Marvel movie character Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, that enable him…
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Game review: Two Point Hospital is seriously addictive
The patients are bored while waiting for their turn to see the doctor, so I have to build magazine racks and arcade machines to keep…
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Affordable router with solid features
If you are thinking of getting a new router, there is little excuse not to consider a Wi-Fi 6 one, which offers higher speeds and…
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Functional laptop with responsive eye-tracking feature
Lenovo describes its latest ThinkPad L13 as a “powerful laptop with cost-conscious pricing”. The former is debatable, seeing as the base ThinkPad L13 comes with…
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Tech review: Nokia Beacon 1 is a basic mesh router that is easy to use
On Monday (Mar 16), local telco StarHub started bundling a home mesh Wi-Fi system – dubbed StarHub Smart WiFi – for free with its fibre…
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Tech review: Huawei Mate Xs is a foldable work of drool-worthy art
The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone, launched last year, did not make it outside China. However, its successor, the Mate Xs, will be available here…
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Intuitive sports earbuds with long battery life
Adidas recently launched its line of sports wireless headphones here with the over-ear RPT-01 and the in-ear FWD-01. We tested the FWD-01 to see if…
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Home security camera that is also a smart home hub
D-Link’s latest Wi-Fi camera (DCS-8330LH) may look like a typical home security camera, but it has a neat trick up its sleeves. The camera has…
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