Android Pay Now In Singapore
Android Pay is now available in Singapore, the first country outside the US and UK, and the first in Asia, to get it. It works with VISA and MasterCard cards from DBS, OCBC, POSB, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
June
Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 (Gen5)
I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Smart Switch 6 from Automate Asia for S$110, so new it wasn't yet on their site. After the Fibaro Starter Kit hooked me on energy monitoring, I added these for my always-on appliances.
OnePlus 3 Available In Singapore From 4th July 2016
The OnePlus 3 arrives in Singapore from 4th July 2016, exclusively online via Lazada until 30th July. From the 30th, it reaches retail stores and telcos at an RRP of S$699. Only one variant is offered.
The Start Of My Smart Home Journey
When I wanted to make my home smarter, I engaged Automate Asia, which I'd come across in the local news. Not a sponsored post, I paid for their services. A shout-out to Mike and the team for their great help.
Sudio Vasa Bla Giveaway
Thanks to Sudio, I'm giving away one Sudio Vasa Bla worth S$165 to a lucky reader, who'll receive their preferred colour. The Vasa Bla wireless earphones come in four colours; check out my review to learn more.
Samsung Pay Available In Singapore From 16th June 2016
Samsung Pay launches in Singapore from 16th June 2016, supporting the Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S7, and S7 edge. Singapore is the fifth country after Spain, China, the US, and South Korea, partnering Amex, MasterCard, Visa, and major banks.
Igloohome Smart Lock Review
Igloohome is a Singapore smart-home startup that raised US$1.25 million in seed funding, led by Wavemaker Partners with Singtel Innov8 and DreamIt Ventures. Its first product is the Igloohome Smart Lock, which I review here.
Sudio Vasa Bla
Sudio is a little-known Swedish earphone brand from Stockholm, with four series: TVA, KLANG, VASA, and VASA BLA. The entry TVA is S$65 with a one-button remote, while KLANG steps up to a three-button mic remote.
MOGICS Power Bagel
I backed the MOGICS Power Donut/Bagel on Kickstarter in February 2016, a project that raised US$437,738 from 9,882 backers. Both are circular travel power strips designed to save space, each packing five power sockets. This covers the Power Bagel.