Nomad Universal Cable
I'd wanted the Nomad Universal Cable, the only rugged 3-in-1 supporting Lightning, USB-C, and Micro-USB. Its core USB-A to Micro-USB cable adds MFi Lightning and USB-C tips, wrapped in braided 500D ballistic nylon.
October
Huawei Mate 10 Series Availability in Singapore
For the first time, Singapore gets three Huawei Mate 10 models: the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and Porsche Design Mate 10. Singapore is the first market for the Mate 10 Pro. The Mate 10 retails for S$888.
Onan Korea Lumena N9 Fan
On my first visit to South Korea, unsure what to buy, I followed my friend's lifehack of browsing Airfrov, a platform where travellers bring back requested overseas products. That's how I discovered the Onan Korea Lumena N9 portable fan.
Apple TV 4K
I bought the Apple TV 4K at iStudio in Changi Airport Terminal 2 on my way to South Korea. Buying in the departure area saved the 7% GST, so the 32GB cost me S$250.47, below the S$268 retail price.
V-MODA Forza Metallo Wireless Earphones
With semitseasia now the official V-MODA distributor in Singapore, the first product I tried is the Forza Metallo Wireless Earphones, retailing for S$289. It's V-MODA's third earphone, following the wired Forza and the Forza Metallo.
Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator
Vornado air circulators had been on my list, recommended by a colleague. Pricier than ordinary fans but cheaper than a Dyson, an air circulator moves all the air in a room rather than blowing in one direction.
Homey Review
In the second part of my Homey review, I focus on the desktop app. In my opinion, it has the best UI/UX of any smart home hub. Built in Node.js and packaged with Electron, it's split into several sections.
Google Pixel 2 XL Will Be Available in Singapore
Google Pixel 2 XL arrives in Singapore from 15th November 2017, exclusive to Singtel; the smaller Pixel 2 won't be sold here. Two colours are offered, Just Black and Black & White, both in 64GB.
Homey Review – Unboxing & Setup
Homey is a smart home hub from Athom supporting a wide range of wireless technologies. It began as a Kickstarter in May 2014, raising €203,918 from 996 backers, but shipped well past its targeted June 2015 date.