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Samsung The Freestyle is the most versatile, easy-to-use projector yet, with amazing autofocus at any angle.

Review | Samsung The Freestyle: projector that’s portable and easy to use

Samsung The Freestyle is the easiest projector to use and has the best autofocus, but the US$899 price tag is high, and it isn’t the best in bright light.

17 Apr 2022 - 11:03AM

STYLE Edit: Hermès’ bumper collection of accessories for spring/summer 2022

21 Mar 2022 - 10:00AM

Review | Motorola’s Edge 30 Pro: performance, a vivid OLED display, OK cameras

19 Mar 2022 - 11:28AM

Samsung Electronics

Review | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: biggest ever tablet is for work and play

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is impressive – the 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate is bright and fluid, the stylus has the lowest latency going, and it is thin at just 5.5mm.

25 Feb 2022 - 4:15PM

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in Dex Mode

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra first look: S Pen, best zoom lens, new features

Is the Galaxy Note back? Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra includes an S Pen stylus while also boasting a 6.8-inch display, better camera performance and exclusive Android features.

10 Feb 2022 - 2:03AM

Back to the Future? Here are 4 hoverbikes you can actually fly in 2022

Channel No Time to Die with the Triumph Tiger Bond Edition, splurge US$777,000 on the new XTurismo Limited Edition or go high fashion with the DAB Motors Concept-E RS Burberry Edition

7 Feb 2022 - 5:02PM

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10 sustainable gadgets and accessories to help fight climate change

Choosing sustainable gadgets that are either repairable or will work well for years can help you reduce waste and fight climate change. Here are 10 of the best on the market.

19 Jan 2022 - 12:25PM

Eneloop rechargeable batteries.

4 epic TVs for the ultimate home cinema – including LG’s 325-inch monster

LG, Bang & Olufsen and Samsung have pulled out all the stops, bringing cutting edge tech to truly gigantic screens, culminating in a 325-inch, 8K model that’ll fill your wall

20 Nov 2021 - 3:00AM

Glam up your fave devices with these stylish new tech accessories

Tech geek, who? Gadgets are trendier than ever with these fashionable pieces, from Hermès’ Apple Watch strap and Loewe’s Airpods case, to Balenciaga’s iPhone 12 cover and Vetements’ USB-C necklace

17 Nov 2021 - 6:01PM

Review | DJI Mavic Mini 2 drone is faster, lighter and better in every way

The Mavic Mini 2 drone can fly for 30 minutes at a distance of up to 9.6km from the pilot; if it loses contact, it will return to where it took off. It is faster than the first Mini and records 4K video.

6 Nov 2021 - 7:45PM

The DJI Mavic Mini 2 is faster than the Mavic Mini, flies further, and shoots 4K video. Photo: DJI

Review | Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: Apple and Samsung better beware

Improved camera hardware, a custom chip, longer battery life and stand-out design make the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro serious rivals to Apple and Samsung smartphones.

2 Nov 2021 - 3:15PM

The new Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones come in a variety of soft pastel colours. Photo: AFP

Review | Apple Watch 7’s larger screen, faster charging enhances experience

The Apple Watch 7 series’ bigger screen, faster charging, more durable body, new case colours and innovative wellness apps could make it a bestseller.

16 Oct 2021 - 5:12AM

Are you an e-game or social media addict? Time for some device detox

Technology can breed digital dependence, especially if use it too much as a child. Fortunately, there are strategies for developing a healthier relationship with electronic devices.

15 Oct 2021 - 3:07PM

What you need to know about Microsoft’s new Surface devices

Ahead of Windows 11 launching, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Pro X, Go 3 and Duo 2. Here’s a breakdown of everything that was announced.

24 Sep 2021 - 9:42PM

The Microsoft Surface Pro X laptop, one of a range of new models released ahead of hte launch of the Windows 11 operating system.

Review | Motorola Edge 20 Pro’s 144Hz refresh rate, 5X zoom may woo Samsung fans

New Edge 20 models from Motorola boast a 108-megapixel main camera lens, 5G networking, fast USB-C charging, and 6.7-inch OLED display. The Edge 20 Pro’s photo quality is a draw.

18 Sep 2021 - 11:52AM

The Motorola Edge 20 is part of the smartphone series that also includes the Edge 20 Pro and the cheaper Edge 20 Lite.

5 stylish tech accessories to up your gadget game this autumn

Samsung’s collab with Thom Browne, the Polaroid camera inspired by US artist Keith Haring and Loewe’s elephant-themed calfskin phone case are as fashionable as they are state-of-the-art

10 Sep 2021 - 3:00PM

Review | The new Devialet Gemini earbuds boast excellent sound … but is that enough?

A-list music artists Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Will.i.am are all fans of the brand, but how do its new earbuds stack up to its competitors?

3 Sep 2021 - 10:00AM

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Review | Asus Zenfone 8 – a downsized flagship punching above its weight

Despite its small size, the Zenfone 8 still has a 120Hz AMOLED display, optional 5g, up to 256GB of memory and 6GB to 16GB of RAM, with WLAN 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 versions.

9 Aug 2021 - 3:51PMvideocam

The Asus Zenfone 8 fits in your hand unlike most flagship phones, but doesn’t skimp on features.

7 gadgets for beach or pool, from a smartwatch to earbuds

To stay cool in the summer heat, try Sony’s wearable air conditioner. To make some noise, look for Sonos portable speakers. For reading, you need the Kobo Libra waterproof e-reader.

10 Aug 2021 - 1:02PM

Language Matters | World Emoji Day: where the word ‘emoji’ originates from

Emojis have only been around for a decade, but studies show they can represent complex sociopolitical and scientific ideas.

17 Jul 2021 - 3:15AM

9 new home, office and travel gadgets for your post-pandemic life

From webcams and power banks to robot vacuums and air purifiers, these new tech toys will help make life easier, no matter what your ‘new normal’ is.

2 Jul 2021 - 11:53AM

The 27,600mAh airline-safe Storm 2 Power Bank has a built-in screen that displays a range of statistics from battery capacity to real-time power draw.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra the best smartphone right now? Quite possibly

Arguably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has an amazing camera and top-end performance, though its gigantic camera bump might put some off.

10 Apr 2021 - 5:56AM

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a 6.8-inch OLED screen with Quad HD resolution and refreshes at 120Hz. Photo: Ben Sin

Luxury Spend It

5 celebrity-approved gadgets to glam up your home

Song Hye-kyo loves Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer while Beyoncé and Jay-Z swear by Devialet speakers – lift your appliances and crockery from the drab and conformist to new heights of sophistication with the help of Versace, Gucci and more

4 Apr 2021 - 9:00AM

‘Chaotic, but a lot of fun’: gamer chat app Discord’s communities

Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord, a video game chat app, for US$10 billion as the software giant shops for assets that would provide access to thriving communities of users.

26 Mar 2021 - 8:15PM

Need a better night’s sleep? Meet Google’s new Nest Hub

Tech giant Google is ramping up its focus on health and wellness by adding radar-based sleep tracking to its Nest Hub smart home device.

21 Mar 2021 - 8:45PM

Google is ramping up its focus on health and wellness by adding radar-based sleep tracking to its Nest Hub smart home device. Photo: AP

Would you spend US$2 million on a blinged-out PlayStation 5?

Russian luxury brand Caviar has launched its Golden Rock version of the video game console, which features 20kg of 18-karat gold and controllers done up in crocodile leather

18 Mar 2021 - 5:00PM

Caviar’s “Golden Rock” PlayStation 5. Photo: PlayStation

Samsung Electronics

Do smartphones really need an external SD card?

In the days of the cloud and growing internal storage, companies like Apple and Samsung don’t think smartphone users need an external SD card – but those 4K video clips fill up space fast.

5 Mar 2021 - 8:15PM

Review | Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better than Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Why this Korean-made phone, released at the same time as the Galaxy Earbuds Pro, almost tempted us to the Android side

24 Feb 2021 - 2:32PM

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