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Should you get the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro?
Apple released the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro last Friday. Those who want the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max have…
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Feature-lite Samsung still packs a punch
With the pandemic still raging and the economy battered, many consumers are likely to be tightening their purse strings. Perhaps keeping that in mind, Samsung…
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True wireless in-ear headphones roundup
True wireless in-ear headphones (TWH) range from nameless brands that cost peanuts to premium brands that cost a bomb. The Straits Times rounds up nine…
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Tech review: Sony Xperia 1 II is a smartphone for shutterbugs
Sony continues to buck conventional smartphone trends. Its latest Xperia 1 II flagship smartphone (available on Lazada) is taller than usual because of the unusual…
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Classic smartwatch gets upgrades under the hood
The Apple Watch Series 6 looks like its predecessor, the Series 5, which also looks like the Series 4. You get the same rectangular watch…
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Wasteland 3 a contender for role-playing game of the year
Wasteland, released in 1988, launched the post-apocalyptic role-playing game (RPG) genre that spawned spiritual successors such as Fallout and The Last Of Us. Its sequel,…
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Wireless security camera easy to install
Arlo makes some of the best wire-free home security cameras in the market. But they are pricey and require a smart hub that connects to…
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Sleek smartwatch for Android users
It is striking how much the Oppo Watch resembles the Apple Watch. With its rectangular watch case and curved corners, this smartwatch will make many…
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Tech review: Oppo Watch is sleek and intuitive
It is striking how much the Oppo Watch (available on Lazada and Shopee) resembles the Apple Watch. With its rectangular watch case and curved corners,…
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Gorgeous watch with health features
The Galaxy Watch3 is the latest flagship smartwatch from Samsung. Successor to the Galaxy Watch (there is no Watch2, but there was a cheaper Watch…
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Tech review: Samsung Galaxy Watch3 is a classy premium smartwatch
The Galaxy Watch3 (available on Lazada and Shopee) is the latest flagship smartwatch from Samsung. Successor to the Galaxy Watch (there’s no Watch2 but there…
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Improved yet cool PC
The Apple iMac, still the quintessential all-in-one desktop PC, has brushed off many a clone competitor over the years. But while its Windows competitors have…
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Logitech keyboard, mouse for Mac
Swiss computer peripheral maker Logitech has refreshed its much-loved MX Keys keyboard and MX Master 3 mouse for Mac users. The MX Keys for Mac…
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Tech review: Logitech MX Keys and MX Master 3 for Mac are the Apple peripherals to get
Swiss computer peripheral maker Logitech has refreshed its much-loved MX Keys keyboard (available on Lazada) and MX Master 3 mouse (available on Amazon, Lazada and…
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Tech review: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is a capable ultrabook with excellent battery life
Lenovo used to call its 2-in-1 convertibles Yoga, which I found very appropriate, seeing as these devices relied on a flexible 360-degree hinge to switch…
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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: Vivo X50 Pro 5G tackles shaky videos with gimbal camera system
Vivo was one of the first smartphone makers to introduce innovative features such as the in-display fingerprint sensor and the pop-up front camera. With its…
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Press a button to change smart TV's screen orientation
Designed with millennials and Generation Z in mind, Samsung’s The Sero smart TV has the ability to switch its 43-inch screen between portrait and landscape…
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Tech review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is the best Android tablet now
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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