The Galaxy Tab S7+ is one of the new devices unveiled during the Samsung Unpacked virtual event on Aug 5. It is the flagship tablet…
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Sony TV a winner on picture quality
The Sony A8H 4K Oled TV is a flagship television set in all but name. While it may not be the designated successor to last…
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Tech review: Huawei nova 7 SE is a 5G mid-range smartphone
Singapore is only expected to have island-wide 5G coverage by 2025, but 5G Android smartphones are already in the market. While most 5G phones currently…
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Sturdy hybrid for working on the go
One of my biggest gripes about 2-in-1 convertibles is their weight. Because these hybrid devices – which can easily transform between laptop and tablet forms…
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Poco's 'flagship killer' a worthy contender
A “flagship killer” smartphone is one that offers high-end hardware at an affordable price. One of the best examples was 2018’s Xiaomi Pocophone F1, which…
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Tech review: Huawei Sound X offers superb audio at affordable price
Huawei’s Sound X (available on Lazada and Shopee) is a wireless speaker that the Chinese tech giant co-designed with French premium audio company Devialet. Devialet…
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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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Surface Go 2 convertible light but pricey
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 tackles its predecessor’s flaws with limited success. The entry-level model in the Surface line of two-in-one Windows convertibles, the Go…
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Tech review: Sonos Arc is an excellent but pricey Dolby Atmos soundbar
The expectations are sky-high for the Sonos Arc (available on Lazada). Not only is it the first Dolby Atmos soundbar from the acclaimed audio brand,…
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Shootout of eight wireless charging stands
HOW WE DO THE TESTS To keep this shootout fair, we used the power adapter and charging cable that come with the wireless charging stands.…
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Tech review: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is a solid all-rounder notebook
With many people now working from home, the line between work and home has blurred further. Mirroring this trend are the gadgets – consumer models…
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Tech review: Dyson V8 Slim Fluffy+ is a handy stick cordless vacuum cleaner
The V8 Slim Fluffy+ (available on Lazada) is the latest model in Dyson’s stick cordless vacuum cleaner series. At $599, it is also the most…
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Prosumer camera great for vloggers at home
The global coronavirus pandemic is rubbing salt into the wound of the beleaguered camera industry, as people are staying indoors and not venturing out to…
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Wireless keyboard that is a joy to use
The Logitech G915 TKL is the tenkeyless (TKL) version of the excellent G915 mechanical gaming keyboard, which I reviewed in October last year. Like its…
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Tech review: Logitech G915 TKL gaming keyboard is sleek and compact
The Logitech G915 TKL (available on Lazada) is the tenkeyless (TKL) version of the excellent G915 mechanical gaming keyboard, which I reviewed in October last…
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Tech review: Dynabook Portege X30L-G is an ultra-light notebook with long battery life
Toshiba’s computers were rebranded as Dynabook after the Japanese electronics giant sold its PC business to Sharp in 2018. But judging from the latest Dynabook…
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Battle of gaming laptops
One is a home-grown firm, while the other is a global brand helmed by a Singaporean. It is David v Goliath as the Aftershock Vapor…
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Tech review: AMD-powered Acer Swift 3 is the budget laptop to beat
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42, available on Amazon, Lazada and Shopee) sticks to the tried and tested. This 14-inch thin-and-light notebook does not have standout…
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True wireless in-ear headphones with excellent soundscape
The true wireless in-ear headphones market is getting increasingly crowded. One of the latest models to enter the fray is from German audio brand Sennheiser,…
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Tech review: Sony Xperia 10 II is a handy, elegant smartphone
There is a refreshing old-school vibe about the Sony Xperia 10 II (available on Lazada and Shopee). While modern smartphones are reducing screen bezels through…
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Tech review: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offers amazing soundscape
The true wireless in-ear headphones market is getting increasingly crowded. One of the latest models to enter the fray is from German audio brand Sennheiser,…
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Asus' AMD ZenBook 14 offers good value
The AMD-powered Asus ZenBook 14 (UM433DA) is the latest sign of AMD’s growing traction in notebooks. The chipmaker was expected to hit a 20 per…
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Find simple pleasures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
I was never into the Animal Crossing video game franchise, as I did not own a Nintendo gaming console before I bought the Switch. So…
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Tech review: JBL Quantum One gaming headset looks cool and sounds good
The Quantum One (available on Amazon, Lazada and Shopee) is the flagship model of JBL’s Quantum gaming headsets. This wired over-ear unit comes with 50mm…
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Tech review: Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi is a do-it-all robot vacuum cleaner
The state-of-the-art Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi robot vacuum cleaner comes with all the bells and whistles. Not only does it vacuum and mop, it…
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Latest security standard for D-Link EasyMesh routers
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: 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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